Conference Session

Assessment Methods

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas Currin, Southern Polytechnic State University

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Engineering Technology

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Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Technology Curriculum Innovations

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vladimir Sheyman, Wayne State University

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Engineering Technology

functions and configurations may be studied separately. The learning system complements any text on air conditioning and refrigeration. The “Learning System” is designed for lecture-demonstrations, for student experimentation, and for learning the diagnosis and correction of a wide range of malfunctions, Figures 1,2,3, and 4.Experiments The following experiment set-ups are exactly what will be used for the simulation. They are presented as they appear in the simulation. All tabulate data along with a ± 5% error are provided on line.The following is a list of the provided experiments: 1. Determination of Superheat 2. Work, Energy and Power 3. Condenser

Conference Session

Industrial Collaborations and Applications

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jason Durfee, Eastern Washington University; William Loendorf, Eastern Washington University; Donald Richter, Eastern Washington University

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Engineering Technology

Mentoring.Eastern Washington University awarded a Strategic Planning Grant to the proposal with thestated purpose “to increase the opportunities for undergraduates to participate in meaningfulresearch developed and executed under the mentorship of engaged faculty members,” (Zeisler-Vralsted, Keller, & Kiser9, 2006, p. 1). The grant provided funds for faculty reassigned time, fortravel to a Council on Undergraduate Research Workshop, and for technical resources. Theobjective is to create a University wide infrastructure to encourage and support energetic andvibrant undergraduate research programs while at the same time establishing and nurturing adynamic research culture.The faculty members supported by the grant have established an Undergraduate

Conference Session

Assessment Methods

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott Danielson, Arizona State University; Bradley Rogers, Arizona State University

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Engineering Technology

integrated curricular experiences; relevant nationally-normedexaminations; results of surveys to assess graduate and employer satisfaction with employment,career development, career mobility, and job title; and preparation for continuing education”1.The details of these assessment procedures are left to the discretion of each institution. Usingdata from employer and graduate surveys is convenient because the results can be quantified andsomeone other than the faculty does the work of completing the surveys.However, while not directly required in Criterion 3, some form of direct assessment of studentattainment of program outcomes is generally expected. Unfortunately, direct assessment can beoverlooked by program faculty, often leading to an over

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Industrial Technology

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jason Durfee, Eastern Washington University

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Engineering Technology

EWU Living Lab thus farThe new Computing & Engineering Building at EWU has been in use since Fall of 2005 and isshown in the following figure.Figure 1, Computing and Engineering Building at EWUAs the planning and construction of the new building progressed it became obvious that allaspects of the Living-Building Laboratory concept would not be funded as money earmarked forthis was needed in more fundamental aspects of the construction. Areas that were designed toaccommodate students have been built to that standard but certain elements of theinstrumentation were not completed.Typical of modern construction, the building’s operations are computer controlled andnetworked to a central physical plant facility. Process control software used

Conference Session

Recruiting, Retention and Diversity in Engineering Technology

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tim Brower, Oregon Institute of Technology; Richard Grimsley, Project Lead The Way; Pam Newberry, Project Lead The Way

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Engineering Technology

about learning, labeled constructivism, proposes that learnersneed to build their own understanding of new ideas. A convenient format to viewconstructivism has been defined by Roger Bybee and the Biological ScienceCurriculum Study.1 In this model, the process of learning is explained byemploying the “Five Es.” The Five Es are: Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate,and Evaluate. There are several "E" versions, such as 3E, 4E, and even Seven Esemployed by the Miami Museum of Science2; the basic premise is that childrenhave an experience with the phenomena in the learning of the concept or topic. Inother words, the Learning Cycle applies the inquiry approach of teaching into aseries of planning strategies.It is widely accepted that curricular

Conference Session

Recruiting, Retention and Diversity in Engineering Technology

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Claude Kansaku, Oregon Institute of Technology; Linda Kehr, Klamath County School District; Catherine Lanier, Oregon NASA Space Grant Consortium

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Engineering Technology

Camera Payloads Position Reporting Module(a) (b)Figure 1. (a) BalloonSat vehicle stack (b) Typical student payloadsThe recurring cost of a launch includes the costs of the balloon and the helium. The dollaramount is typically $60 for a 1000 gram latex balloon and $130 for the helium. So, a BalloonSat Page 12.1301.3launch can be performed for under $200. (There are hidden costs such as transportationexpenses.) The non-recurring costs are vested in the LaunchOIT program. (This is typically onthe order of $900-$1,000, not including the balloon. In addition, tracking

Conference Session

Recruitment & Retention in ET Programs

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth Dudeck, Pennsylvania State Univ.-Hazleton Campus; Wieslaw Grebski, Pennsylvania State University

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Engineering Technology

. Presently, these two programs share 38 creditsthat are in common to both degrees. The credit break down between non-technicalgeneral education and common technical courses is shown below.General Education: 15 credits total Writing and Speaking (6 credits) – English 15, CAS 100 Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (9 credits) – AHS electivesCommon Technical Courses: 23 credits total Technical Mathematics (10 credits) – Math 81 (3), Math 82 (3), and Math 83 (4) Technical Physics (6 credits) – Physics 150 (3), Physics 151 (3) Engineering Design and CAD (3 credits) – EGT 101 (1), EGT 102 (1), ET 2 (1) Electrical Circuits (4 credits) – EET 101 (3), EET 109 (1)The general education courses comprise of English composition, public speaking, arts

Conference Session

Assessment of Engineering Technology Programs

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Albert Lozano, Pennsylvania State University - Wilkes-Barre

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Engineering Technology

different level than atextbook, and therefore it is expected that students will not be able to understand all the details inthe article3. However, the instructor also emphasizes that this can be a common thread that they canexpect after graduation when they will have to use their knowledge to learn new technical skills andconcepts. Review # Title of article 1 Ask the Applications Engineer: Op-Amp issues Ask the Applications Engineer: Capacitance and Capacitors 2 3 The PCB is a component of Op. Amp. design 4 Ask the Applications Engineer: Noise in Op. Amps 5 Electronic adjustments

Conference Session

Non-Technical Skills Build Success in ET

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Albert Lozano, Pennsylvania State University - Wilkes-Barre

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Engineering Technology

to be regarding future employment, weadministered a survey to the senior class of the baccalaureate degree in electrical engineeringtechnology (BSEET) at the Wilkes-Barre campus of Penn State. This survey addresses three mainpoints: 1) how the students perceive to be prepared for an interview; 2) how students perceive their level of understanding of compensation packages and their implications, and 3) the student perception of the campus involvement in their preparation for job interviews and negotiating compensation packages.Once again, the purpose of this survey was to start gathering more meaningful data than just theanecdotal evidence described previously. The author is aware that this is only the

Conference Session

Assessment of Engineering Technology Programs

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Virendra Varma, Missouri Western State University; Tina Varma, University of Central Missouri

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Engineering Technology

themes intheir experiences, clarify in their mind what they learned and what is important to them. Theprocess of reflection promotes critical thinking and evaluation and propels them into action to Page 13.1336.3take steps to establish their future goals…it emerges as a cycle of discovery (about themselves)and a plan of action. As a simple rule, the following 4-Step process is advisable to create anePortfolio: 1. Attend an ePortfolio Workshop 2. Get explicit directions to create an ePortfolio 3. Catalog artifacts from different courses 4. Create your ePortfolio folder on the institution’s serverE-portfolio workshops are provided

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Technology Curriculum

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kathleen Kitto, Western Washington University

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Engineering Technology

is important tobuild upon the “conceptual and cultural knowledge that students bring with them to the Page 13.1147.2classroom”1. It is known that teaching any course in multiple ways, especially in wayswhich build scaffolds from the students’ previous knowledge base, can prove to be veryeffective for a wide range of learners1-7. Several of the activities and strategies for thiscourse have been reported and described elsewhere 8-10. One of the strategies used in thecourse which has proven useful and effective involves the use of stringed instrumentdesign. This particular paper describes the selection of alternative materials for thedesign of soprano

Conference Session

Projects & Partnerships Result in Student Learning

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Karen Horton, University of Maine-Orono; Constance Holden, University of Maine at Augusta; Ken Wild, National Park Service

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Engineering Technology

the park’s landscape. Suchmodels can be built upon to help users understand what was at a given site, what it might havelooked like, and how it operated and possibly changed through time. This method is expected toprovide a unique and informative presentation of the history of St. John. The resulting computerfiles can be easily copied. The data and outcomes can be preserved on a durable medium, paper.Three-dimensional modeling of cultural heritage sites has been taking place for many years, butdeveloping low-cost methods suitable for public display is an ongoing area of research in thefield. 1 No attempt to “recreate” the structures through computer modeling is envisioned becausethe project focuses on a virtual preservation of the structures

Conference Session

Electrical Engineering Technology Design Projects & Curriculum

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kin Moy, Youngstown State University

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Engineering Technology

tofunction satisfactorily in its electromagnetic environment without introducing intolerableelectromagnetic disturbances to anything in that environment.1 EMC technology is not new andhas been around since the 1960’s. However, it has been mainly utilized in the military where theelectronic devices were incorporated into the communication and weapon systems. Thecommunication industry was next to place emphasis on EMC when wireless communicationbecame the main stream of the consumer market in the 1980s. The next large scale application ofEMC came in around early 1990s when the automotive industry began to incorporate electronicdevices into operational control of the automobile2. Coupling of the first automotive EMCdirective from EU (European Union) in

Conference Session

Reaching Students: Innovations to Curriculum in ET

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Myszka, University of Dayton

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Engineering Technology

improve processes”The typical mechanical measurements course includes familiarization with a variety of sensors,while completing fundamental mechanical measurements[1, 7, 9]. The course allows students togain experience with experimentation, along with expanding their understanding of mechanicalphenomena presented in other courses.The use of sensors, instrumentation and data acquisition systems in commercial products andmanufacturing equipment has been rapidly growing over the last several years. “Smart” hasbeen used to describe products from aircraft to automobiles to toasters[14]. Expertise withmechanical measurements is critical for technical professionals working with the design or

Conference Session

Manufacturing Engineering Technology Curriculum

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Immanuel Edinbarough, The University of Texas at Brownsville; Yazmin Muniz, The University of Texas at Brownsville

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Engineering Technology

technologiesthat they have learnt in their engineering technology curriculum.IntroductionGlobal competitions force manufacturers to constantly innovate new product manufacturingstrategies in reducing product development cost and time. For example, Rapid Prototyping cancut new product development costs by up to 70% and the time to market by 90%.1 There aresituations were the customer has requirement for a small quantity, say 25 numbers, of complexproduct (toy gun for a special game as an example) within a delivery time of 7 days. This type ofproduction requirement falls into the category of batch or quantity production. And, this batchmanufacturing of complex parts/product poses special challenge to manufacturers in meeting thetarget cost and delivery time

Conference Session

Curriculum Development in Mechanical Engineering Technology

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ivana Milanovic, University of Hartford; Tom Eppes, University of Hartford

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Engineering Technology

whichstudents become active participants in the process of discovery. To accomplish this, a cluster ofinterconnected laboratories in the area of thermo-fluids was reconfigured and organized in apyramidal block-like system. These blocks were: (1) classical experiments, (2) jigsawexperiments, and (3) design of an experiment. This new laboratory structure provides an array ofexperiences, builds on already existing skills and knowledge, and connects them in a logicalway.MARATHON was first implemented in Fall 2002 and has been used for four academic cycles.The primary benefits have been to expand the students’ understanding of the complexityassociated with designing and successfully performing an experiment from scratch. Each year atleast one project has

Conference Session

Graduate Education in Engineering Technology

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tom Eppes, University of Hartford; Ivana Milanovic, University of Hartford; Janice Girouard, University of Hartford

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Engineering Technology

successfully being used tostimulate student interest, increase participation, and thus improve their prospects for lifelongcareer success.Table 1 shows the FAP matrix for all ET programs, both current and future. There are threepossible tracks in each program: Business Advantage, Arts & Communication and TechnicalDepth. The Business Advantage track, the most established, spans all programs and offers up tofive minors. Arts & Communication is popular with Architecture and Audio majors since itresonates with the artistic interests of these students. Technical Depth affords the largest numberof choices with a multi-disciplinary array of associate degrees, minors and concentrations.FAP is an evolving process whereby new options are consistently

Conference Session

Industry Collaborations in Engineering Technology

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Landis, The Technology Collaborative; Stan Komacek, California University of Pennsylvania; Carol Adukaitis, PA State System of Higher Education; Robin Shoop, Carnegie Mellon University

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Engineering Technology

industry.Significant training needs were identified for military and civilian bomb disposal units as thenumber of military and civilian robots being deployed continues to increase. Military andhomeland security Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) robots have demonstrated the ability tosave lives, and beginning in 2009, robots will be on the list of required items for all accreditedbomb squads.1 In addition, PA companies are developing robotics technologies and selling Page 13.1098.2robotic equipment into a variety of industries, including healthcare, water, waste water,transportation, materials handling and even fast-food. According to the 2004 study

Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum in Electrical Engineering Technology

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cheng Lin, Old Dominion University; Gene Hou, Old Dominion University; Yuzhong Shen, Old Dominion University; Hector Garcia, Old Dominion University

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Engineering Technology

tothe displacements of six cylinders in a Stewart motion simulator. Information of thedisplacements is then transferred through the User Datagram Protocol (UDP) to apersonal computer which has the LabVIEW software. An NI USB-6251 data acquisitiondevice is applied to interact with the LabVIEW program and the Stewart hydraulicsimulator. The approach presented in this paper to function an old Stewart hydraulicsimulator can also be applied to other simulators.1. IntroductionThe major objective of this project is to develop a prototype system which can simulatethe motion of a water craft when it is driven through different waves and obstacles. Thisphysical simulator will also facilitate a virtual and interactive environment to support forthe future

Conference Session

Interdisciplinary Education

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jay Porter, Texas A&M University; Jorge Alvarado, Texas A&M University; Joseph Morgan, Texas A&M University; John Poston, Texas A&M University; Kenneth Peddicord, Texas A&M University; John Crenshaw, STP Nuclear Operating Company

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Engineering Technology

does nuclear power have no carbon costs, but its monetary costs are wellaligned with current generation alternatives2. The results of a Department of Energy sponsoredstudy by the University of Chicago in 2004 as shown in Table 1 estimated that the cost of nuclear Page 13.986.2power for new plants built over the next decade was approximately 4.4 cents/kWh, comparablewith both coal and gas power generation costs. Table 1 – Cost comparison of power generation alternatives2 Generation Method Cost (cents/kWh) Coal 3.5-4.1 Nuclear

Conference Session

Diversity and K-12 Issues

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph Fuehne, Purdue University-Columbus

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Engineering Technology

of teams coming toColumbus, Indiana to compete. All of these efforts were aided by the evolution of the outreachprograms initiated by the author.IntroductionPurdue University is a public, state-supported institution that, according to its mission exists to“serve the citizens of Indiana, the United States, and the world through discovery that expandsthe realm of knowledge, learning through dissemination and preservation of knowledge, andengagement through exchange of knowledge.”1 Subsequently, one of the corresponding goals tothis mission is to “effectively address the needs of society through engagement”1 and one of the Page 13.584.2key

Conference Session

Electrical Engineering Technology Design Projects & Curriculum

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Massoud Moussavi, California Polytechnic State University

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Engineering Technology

important to bridge the gap between traditional engineeringcurriculums and non-technical fields and, as a result, create an engineering discipline that is moreholistic. In line with this view, the two following issues from the health and food science fieldswere investigated in the laboratory section of the Photonics course: 1. Does the color of glass make a difference in bottled beer quality? If so, which color of glass provides tastier and fresher beer? 2. Does this apply to other consumer beverages such as milk? If so, which type of plastic milk container keeps milk fresher and healthier?This paper intends to show how these two experiments were developed and outline the results ofthe experiment.INTRODUCTION:The

Conference Session

Industry and Engineering Technology Partnerships

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph Fuehne, Purdue University-Columbus

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Engineering Technology

– decided to collaborate to offer the class. The MET facultymember submitted a proposal to the MET Curriculum Committee to have the course beconsidered a for-credit course that would satisfy a technical elective requirement for theAssociate of Science degree in MET. The proposal was accepted and the class was offered notonly to local companies for their employees but also to MET students looking to fill thatrequirement.Benefits to EmployersInitially, Cummins, Inc. created a charter to support the training class effort. Figure 1 showsgraphically the five elements they identified that result in competent calibrations – motivation,CCT certification, properly using software to automate the process, task proficiency and systemsthinking. Four of these

Conference Session

Diversity and K-12 Issues

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Seyed Allameh, Northern Kentucky University; Thomas Brackman, Northern Kentucky University; C. Dale Elifrits, Northern Kentucky University; Morteza Sadat-Hossieny, Northern Kentucky University

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Engineering Technology

its efficiency in terms of theprogram’s educational contents, its target audiences, and its outreach impacts.IntroductionInterest is growing in the reorientation of educational programs to make them moreoutcome-based and results-oriented [1-4]. Outreach programs, as parts of recruitmentefforts of educational institutions, are especially appropriate for outcome assessment. Theresults of such assessment allow evaluation of the accomplishment of the objectives andprovide for fine tuning of outreach activities leading to the improvement of the quality ofthe educational programs.Assessment tools used to evaluate the accomplishment of the outcomes of conventionaleducational programs that include class and laboratory activities may not be

Conference Session

Industry Collaborations in Engineering Technology

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Frank Bartonek, Cessna Aircraft Company; Bruce Dallman, Pittsburg State University; James Lookadoo, Pittsburg State University

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Engineering Technology

beencontemplating a means to measure economic impact of the EET program as a possibledefense against credit hour counters who will undoubtedly begin to question the viabilityof a program with declining numbers. While such an argument would be inappropriatefor programs such as liberal arts, a professional program that can document its return oninvestment to the taxpaying stakeholder has a better position to withstand potentialcriticism linked to declining numbers in enrollment. The experience this summer hasspawned a plan to more completely measure the EET program’s impact on the state’sbusiness and its leverage on tax support received.References 1. 2007-2008 Criteria for Accrediting Engineering Technology Programs, Technology Accrediting

Conference Session

Continuous Improvement & Assessment of ET Programs

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Chin, East Carolina University

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Engineering Technology

technology, and the like. Figure 1. Keyword Search of O*NET OnLineProcedure Page 13.289.4A keyword search was conducted with the aid of the O*NET Online9 using the phrase “industrialengineering technologist”—see Figure 1. The purpose was to identify the SOC code forindustrial engineering technologist and its associated occupational information. Once the SOCcode and its associated occupational information were identified, the SOC code was used inconjunction with a CIP to SOC Crosswalk10 to identify all CIP codes aligned with the industrialengineering technologist SOC code, as an adjunct to this study, and thus all

Conference Session

ET Leadership, Administration, and Articulation

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen Hundley, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis; Douglas Acheson, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis; Wanda Worley, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis; Sheila Walter, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis; H. Oner Yurtseven, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis

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Engineering Technology

involved in the governing of institutions of higher learning. We need strong faculty senates and other faculty organizations, whose opinions are attended to by those in authority. And we need meaningful faculty representation on all bodies making decisions about higher education.1”Faculty governance is a hallmark of American higher education. This unique structure andtradition – in which faculty members deliberate, debate, control, advise, and advance their ownand their institution’s priorities – requires ongoing commitment by both faculty andadministrators. Historically, faculty “owned” the curriculum and “managed” the institution. Ascolleges and universities have grown and become more complex, and as outside pressures

Conference Session

Shifting Trends of Course and Curricula in IET and IT

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Kelley, Central Michigan University; Adam Schmidke, Central Michigan University; Lauren Griffin, Central Michigan University

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Engineering Technology

, management,dissemination, and use of product definition information.”[1] While often looked at as softwaretechnologies, PLM is intended to be a philosophical or strategic approach to design.Within CIMdata’s definition the “collaborative creation” phrase is critical to the success of PLMimplementations. Collaborative product development is an important design enabler forcompanies dealing with increased competition, globalization of commerce, outsourcing, androles of first tier suppliers. It involves the seamless integration of tier suppliers into the designlifecycle of a product. This component of PLM will continue to grow in popularity asenterprises “recognize the need to improve their management of intellectual assets and moreclearly recognize

Conference Session

Engineering and ET Relationships & Professional Development

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daphene Koch, College of Technology - Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

one survey, in case they were in multiple-courses that were used in the study. Thedata were collected by spending one day at each program, except for program D. The students inprogram D were given a one-month period to respond to the emailed survey. Data collection wasthen completed. ResultsThe career influence section of the instrument required the student to rank people or situationsusing a scale of 1 – 5 with 1 being equal to “no influence,” 3 being equal to “significantinfluence,” and 5 being equal to “greatest influence” (see Appendix A). These data were thenranked in order of high to low by the mean responses of all students to illustrate the greatestinfluence for a student in a CM program.A