Conference Session

Engineering Technology Division Poster Session

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jiliang Li P.E., Purdue University - Northwest

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Engineering Technology

makerswith very useful and important information in planning and implementation of manyengineering practices or taking some proactive engineering measures. In the followingsections, we will use coastal shoreline erosion, geotechnical/foundation engineering asexamples to stress the importance of Google Earth in the mankind’s engineering workand planning efforts.COASTAL/SHORELINE EROSIONShorelines and especially sea or great lakes beaches provide many recreation, stormprotection and attractive environment for human natural habitat. They are veryeconomically attractive magnets where more than 50 percent of Americans prefer to livewithin 50 miles of the coast/shorelines. Boruff et al. (2005) reported the erosion hazardvulnerability of US coastal

Conference Session

Non-Technical Skills in ET

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas Nicholas, University of North Carolina-Charlotte; Anthony Brizendine, University of North Carolina-Charlotte; Ted Stilgenbauer, Fairmont State University

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Engineering Technology

the county courthousegrounds. They were moved to the city cemetery at an unknown date between 1900 and1925. The field investigation for this county proved to be the most successful. Using thebearings provided by the 1930 report, the monuments were relocated by the Surveying IIclass. Figure 1 shows an elevation of the north monument at the city cemetery. As canbe seen in the figure, the monuments were difficult to initially locate due to theresemblance to grave markers. Figures 2 and 3 illustrate the plan view of themonuments. Interestingly, the original monuments were moved instead of newmonuments being constructed. In most other counties, new monuments were constructedand the originals destroyed. The monuments measure eight inches by eight

Conference Session

Issues Affecting Engineering Technology Program Development

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Howard Evans, National University; Shekar Viswanathan, National University

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Engineering Technology

/organizations such as ASSE, ABET and WASC. • Be flexible with a broad appeal to scientists, engineers, and technologists • Provide suitable knowledge and capabilities requisite to getting national certification from societies such as Board of Safety Professionals (BSP) and American Board of Industrial Hygienists (ABIH). Page 12.893.3Upon completion of the BS program, graduates from Environment, Health, and Safetyprogram will be able to: 1. Assess, plan, and implement environmental, health and safety problems. 2. Encourage flexibility and innovative approaches to problem solving which stimulate independence and

Conference Session

TC2K Methods and Models

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Cottrell, University of North Carolina-Charlotte

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Engineering Technology

economy, and construction planning, scheduling, estimating, and management. Page 12.997.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Keeping from Reinventing the Wheel: Some Lessons Learned from a Successful TC2K ProgramIntroduction The Department of Engineering Technology at the University of North Carolinaat Charlotte (UNCC) has developed a comprehensive program leading to an academicenvironment of continuous improvement consistent with the ABET Technology Criteria2000 (TC2K).1 Experts have long debated the pros and cons of assessment at the courselevel versus program level assessment and the potential

Conference Session

Diversity and K-12 Issues

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Asad Yousuf, Savannah State University; Mohamad Mustafa, Savannah State University; Hope Cranford, Savannah State University

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Engineering Technology

white institutions5.SSU received a grant from the US Army Research Office to conduct the Junior Engineering andTechnology Summer program (JETS). This program was supplemented by SSU’s UpwardBound program funded by the Department of Education. The program serves as model forrecruiting minority students in engineering programs at a minority institution. The followingparagraphs will list the best practices that promote recruitment and retention of minoritystudents. The remainder of this paper will present the goals, curriculum, student activities,evaluation of student learning, and future plans. Page 13.1319.3Best Practices for Recruitment and

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Potpourri

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Brian D. Tedeschi, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Julia K. Miller, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Anne M. Lucietto, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Nancy L. Denton P.E., Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

importance of lessening thebarrier of location and socioeconomics is important to continue to provide equal opportunity inSTEM.Educational System:Informal learning environments serve as supplemental classrooms for students across the globe.The types of supplemental programs have a diversity in focus interest and demographics. Thecontent is generally more applied and practically focused. The types of program directlyinfluence interest in STEM careers and boost self-efficacy in STEM based content. [4]The classroom education system has a curriculum dictated by state and federal educationalstandards such as Common Core. This leaves less time and flexibility to teach subjects outside ofthe planned semester. While students learn STEM in the classroom

Conference Session

Assessment & Continuous Improvement in ECET: Part II

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Youakim Al Kalaani, Georgia Southern University; Shonda Bernadin, GSU

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Engineering Technology

improvement whose results areused to constantly update and evaluate the program for sustained improvement and continuedsuccess. A plan must exist that details program-level continuous improvement, as well ascourse-level continuous improvement.In this paper, we describe an ABET-driven assessment plan that was originally developed toaddress some weaknesses and concerns identified by program evaluators during a previousaccreditation visit. However, faculty of the Electrical Engineering Technology (EET) seized thisopportunity to embark on a major program revision making use of its newly organized IndustrialAdvisory Board (IAB). As a result, a five-step process that consists of 1) program assessmentplanning, 2) data collection, 3) data analysis, 4

Conference Session

Manufacturing Engineering Technology Curriculum

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sandra Furterer, East Carolina University; Sandra Furterer, University of Central Florida

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Engineering Technology

the students to help them understand the tools andhow they integrate to improve the processes. Potential challenges and roadblocks to success arediscussed during team mentoring sessions to help the students better apply the problem solvingmethods. The real-world Six Sigma project examples that the students worked on as part of theexperiential learning component include: developing student recruiting plans for the IndustrialDistribution and Logistics program, and Computer Science program; streamlining the TECSadvising processes to better incorporate voice of the customer requirements; development ofprocesses to assess the college’s lab space and inventory and equipment management and controlprocesses; developing processes to help the college’s

Conference Session

Assessment & TC2K Methods

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nirmal Das, Georgia Southern University

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Engineering Technology

Education, 2006 Assessment and Evaluation of Engineering Technology ProgramsAbstractIn order to execute a continuous improvement plan in compliance with the TAC/ABETTechnology Criteria 2000 (TC2K), engineering technology programs face the challenge ofoutcomes-based assessment followed by evaluation, and implementation of improvementmeasures. Multiple constituencies are to be involved in the process, as the TC2K stipulate use ofmultiple assessment tools and measures for (a) the program outcomes, i.e., knowledge andcapabilities of students at the time of graduation and (b) the program objectives, i.e., theexpected accomplishments of graduates during the first few years after graduation.Effective assessment tools provide the information needed

Conference Session

TAC/ABET-related Outcome-based Assessment Methods and Models

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael J. Dyrenfurth, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Kathryne Newton, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Engineering Technology

student work a. Industrial Technology 16. Other student surveys (e.g., Steve’s) b. Industrial Distribution 17. Course evaluation data c. Organizational 18. Employer survey data Leadership 19. Student Portfolios 7. Graduate transcript data 20. University Strategic Plan a. Industrial Technology 21. COT Strategic Plan b. Industrial Distribution 22. Industrial Technology Strategic Plan & c. Organizational Related materials, e.g., a SWOT Leadership analysis 8. Departmental course syllabi 23. Faculty vita 9

Conference Session

Manufacturing Capstone and Design Projects

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven Fleishman, Western Washington University

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Engineering Technology

for skyscraper structures. Western Washington University currently offers a 4-credit course entitled Foundry,Forming and Joining, which is required for Manufacturing Engineering Technology (MET)majors. It is also planned as a requirement for the soon-to-be revised Vehicle EngineeringTechnology (VET) program that is targeted for 2013 implementation. The course presentlyfocuses on multiple welding process technologies, including gas, SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, gasand plasma cutting, as well as practical fabrication projects, project management topics, andfoundry processes, which include dry sand and green sand casting. In response to commentsprovided by our industrial advisory committee in regards to the content and depth of coveragecurrently

Conference Session

Unique Developments in Engineering Technology

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Darnell Austin, California State University-Fresno

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Engineering Technology

AC 2007-2782: A WEB-BASED PROGRAM IN INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGYDarnell Austin, California State University-Fresno Page 12.155.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Developing a Distance Learning Program in Industrial TechnologyThe need for a distance learning program in Industrial Technology in California comes froma quirk in the state’s higher education system. This paper will look at this need, what it takesto set up such a program, including the transfer issues and discuss of the level of studentsacrifices necessary for their bachelor’s degree.Since the development of the Master Plan in the 1960’s, state supported higher education hasbeen within the reach of most

Conference Session

Web-Based Learning in Engineering Technology

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nirmal Das, Georgia Southern University

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Engineering Technology

expectationsand plans for future evaluation of any positive results.IntroductionA lack of understanding of the basic principles of Mechanics of deformable bodies is frequentlyobserved among several Engineering Technology majors. These include concepts of free-bodydiagrams, stress, deformation, and shear and moment diagrams under different loadings. Sincethese constitute the foundation for the upper-level courses such as Structural Analysis andStructural design (Steel/ Reinforced Concrete), it is essential for the students to have a soundcomprehension of all these concepts so they can apply them properly.These students are juniors or seniors, and have already taken at least two courses in Mechanics:Statics and Strength of Materials. While dedicating class

Conference Session

Assessment of Engineering Technology Programs

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Engineering Technology

growing in popularity in colleges anduniversities across the nation. E-portfolios have been incorporated in higher education tofacilitate many aspects of education such as student learning, student achievement, and programassessment. This paper provides a direct insight into the value of e-portfolios in the overallhigher educational process including program assessment. What is an e-portfolio, and how doesit differ from the more traditional paper-based portfolio? E-portfolios go far beyond collection ofartifacts, and are seen as a dynamic tool for constructive learning and future planning such ascareer goals. Development of the e-portfolios starts early during the educational process andmay require evaluation at different stages of the E

Conference Session

Curriculum Development in Civil and Architectural Engineering Technology

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carol Considine, Old Dominion University; Vernon Lewis, Old Dominion University

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Engineering Technology

the indirect field costs. The five week module concludeswith student submitting a competitive bid for a bridge project with a complete cost estimate andschedule.K’NEX Building Bridges SetThe K’NEX Building Bridges set is comprised of 207 K’NEX building pieces, which can beused to construct 14 different bridge models. The kit includes color coded instructions to buildbeam, truss, cantilever, bascule, arch, suspension, and cable stayed bridges. The buildinginstructions contain real life examples of the bridge type and key facts about bridges.1 Theinstructor uses the color coded instructions as the plans for the bridges. The beam bridge modelis used during the estimating and scheduling class instruction and the arch bridge model is usedfor the

Conference Session

Alternate Energy

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ahmed Khan; Velina Zlatkova; Azeem Mohammed; Adnan Walid

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Engineering Technology

(ECET-390, Product Development: 8-Weeksession) students research, plan and develop a project proposal. And in the next three seniorproject courses (ECET-492, ECET-493 & ECET-494: three 8-Week sessions) studentsimplement a project plan by building and testing a prototype. The format of paper (sections II-XIV) parallels the required written report format of the capstone course at DeVry University.DeVry University’s Senior Project Capstone Course SequenceDeVry University’s Electronics Engineering Technology/Computer Engineering Technology(ECET) program senior project is a four 8-Week sessions course sequence in which studentssynthesize knowledge and skills learnt in the previous courses. In the first course (ECET-390,Product Development

Conference Session

ETD Design V: Classroom Delivery, Course Content, and Assessments

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mike Eastman, Rochester Institute of Technology; Fred Walker, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Engineering Technology

common components/characteristics most pertinent to ET curriculaare as follows:  All programs would retain a career focus,  All programs would continue to emphasize or require cooperative educational experiences,  All programs would include educational experiences intended to engage students in the design or application of innovation within their disciplines,  All programs would include educational opportunities for student research, and  All programs would include an opportunity for study abroad that does not delay graduation.Calendar Conversion Relative to ET Curricular NeedsWhile calendar conversion with guiding principles and common components/characteristics maysound attractive for planning and

Conference Session

ET Leadership, Administration, and Articulation

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Saeed Khan, Kansas State University-Salina; John DeLeon, Kansas State University-Salina

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Engineering Technology

think about new and innovativeways to increase the number of students in any electronics area without regard to whetherit is in electrical engineering, electronic engineering technology, or electronicstechnology. This means we are not concerned with the particular degree to whichstudents aspire, as long as they select a specialization within electronics (this approachbenefits electronics all levels – local, state, and national).We also need to be able to differentiate our programs from the vocational, the AAS andthe B.S. degrees in engineering. We need to design a vertical integration plan that invites Page 13.221.2students that are most suited to

Conference Session

Assessment and Continuous Improvement in Engineering Technology: Part II

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Austin Asgill, Southern Polytechnic State University; Omar Zia, Southern Polytechnic State University

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Engineering Technology

accreditationefforts. Since the Engineering Technology programs were up for re-accreditation within thesame time frame as the SACS visit, it was decided that the coordinator would work in concertwith the affected Deans, and their Department Chairs, to co-ordinate their re-accreditationefforts. This individual worked diligently in trying to establish policies and procedures forachieving a successful outcome. However, due to the sheer volume of effort required and thefact that the faculty member had other responsibilities, the administration decided to hire a fulltime individual with the title of Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Planning during the2007-2008 academic year. Part of the responsibilities for this individual was to take over theduties of

Conference Session

Recruitment and Retention in Engineering Technology Programs

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Raju Dandu, Kansas State University, Salina

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Engineering Technology

retention of students to degree achievement. o Promote the ELITE Scholarship project, especially to underrepresented groups. o Identify and maintain a pool of eligible students to pursue careers in engineering technology. Goal 3. Improve student support programs at institutions of higher education. o Assist scholarship recipients with academic advising, career planning, and student support services. o Facilitate mentoring and engage students in personal and professional development activities. Goal 4. Increase numbers of well educated and skilled employees in technical areas of national need. o Assist students with preparation in career

Conference Session

Assessment Methods

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan Scachitti, Purdue University-Calumet; Gregory Neff, Purdue University-Calumet; Christine Corum, Purdue University; James Higley, Purdue University, Calumet; Mohammad Zahraee, Purdue University-Calumet; Heather Cooper, Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

University Christine is Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology at Purdue University West Lafayette. She is MET Coordinator of Strategic Planning and Accreditation. She is a member of the Committee on Technology Accreditation of ASME and serves on the Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET. Chris received a B.S. in Metallurgical Engineering from the University of Missouri-Rolla and an M.S. in Industrial Engineering from Purdue University. She has 10 years of industrial experience.James Higley, Purdue University, Calumet Jim holds the rank of Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology at Purdue University Calumet. He is a registered P.E. in Indiana. He is

Conference Session

Assessment Methods

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zbigniew Prusak, Central Connecticut State University

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Engineering Technology

Customer Requirements to Production and Quality Controls. Deployment step Matrix Wants Hows 1 Product Planning House of Quality Customer Requirements Design Requirements 2 Product Design I Design Design Requirements Engineering Design 3 Product Design II Product Engineering Engineering Design Product Engineering Characteristics Characteristics 4 Process Planning - Manufacturing and Product Engineering Manufacturing and Design Purchasing Characteristics Purchasing Operations 5 Process Planning - Control

Conference Session

Issues and Direction in ET Education and Administration: Part II

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Enrique Barbieri, University of Houston; Wajiha Shireen, University of Houston; Farrokh Attarzadeh, University of Houston; Raresh Pascali, University of Houston; Miguel Ramos, University of Houston; William Fitzgibbon, University of Houston

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Engineering Technology

maintaining laboratories needed in the first 2 years; and (4)Engineering departments can better focus on advanced/graduate level education with betterutilization of professorial staff.This article examines 2-year common curriculum templates for Electrical/Computer ET andElectrical/Computer Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering and Mechanical ET programsbased on CDIO, and summarizes preliminary assessment results of the proposed educationalmodel collected from industry participants. The templates assume a full-time course of study in4 semesters after which the student selects to either complete a BS in Engineering Technology in2 additional years, or transfer to an Engineering degree plan which may be 2-, 3-, or 4-yearslong. Both plans are assumed to

Conference Session

Student Recruitment and Retention in ET Programs and Labs in ET Programs

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Turner, Purdue University (Statewide Technology); Rustin Webster, Purdue University, New Albany; Danielle Reynolds; Timothy Cooley, Purdue University New Albany; Andrew McCart , Purdue Polytechnic; Joseph F Dues Jr., Purdue Polytechnic New Albany

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Engineering Technology

schools, online and newspaperadvertising, attendance at local college fairs, and postings through social media. Turnout for the eventwas anticipated to yield approximately 40 interested high school juniors and seniors with everyreasonable effort made to accommodate everyone wishing to attend. As project planning andconstruction progressed it became apparent that the event should be capped at 45 participants toeffectively accommodate the range and sequence of activities planned without excessive strain onresources.Locally, PMTM was the first of its kind and created such a buzz of excitement and interest that minimalrecruiting was necessary. Word of mouth from guidance departments at local and regional high schoolshelped push registration to 98

Conference Session

Integrating Curriculum and Labs in ET Programs

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Grant P. Richards, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Donald (Don) D. Cummings, Endress+Hauser; Bradley C. Harriger, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Engineering Technology

interdisciplinary research within academic schools outside ofits engineering technology host program.This paper presents the formation and history of the partnership as well as an overview of initialinteractions and planning that lead to a large-scale collaborative effort between academia andindustry. Also detailed are the upfront commitments of academia and industry required tolaunch an open-ended project of this scale and the challenges associated with the dynamic natureof project scope, instructional delivery, timeline and budget. This examination includes a focuson the roles of faculty and industry participants during all stages of the project including pre-planning, budgeting, instruction, design, sourcing, procurement, implementation

Conference Session

Curriculum in Civil Engineering Technology

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Cottrell, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Chung-Suk Cho, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

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Engineering Technology

construction planning, scheduling, estimating, and management.Chung-Suk Cho, University of North Carolina, Charlotte DR. CHUNG-SUK CHO is an Assistant Professor at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Department of Engineering Technology. His teaching and research focus on project scope definition, pre-project planning, sustainable construction, project administration, construction safety, construction simulation, and project management. He has prior teaching experience at North Carolina A&T State University in construction management and working experience with Fluor Corporation as a project manager

Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum in ET

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph Morgan, Texas A&M University; Jay Porter, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

for the University and the State in developing new strategies to secure job growth in high-tech industries.BackgroundThe Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering Technology (EET/TET) programs’faculty established MISL in 2002 to enhance the senior project design experience for theundergraduate students. The single semester, “trashcan” project model typically employed inacademia was expanded to a two-semester sequence for (1) project planning and (2) projectexecution.4,5 This resulted in three key benefits to the curriculum. First, because the studentswere given an additional semester to complete their project, the faculty noticed a significantincrease in the quantity and quality of effort by the students. Second, this increase in

Conference Session

Focus on ETAC Accreditation

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Barbara L. Christe, State University of New York; Scott C. Dunning, University of Maine

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Engineering Technology

developingstrong student learners.Preparation of the self-studySelf-study development should begin with a review of the expectations of an accrediting body.Ongoing improvement and criteria compliance is crucial since gathering evidence to present in aself-study document should build on years of planning and data collection. The following areasof focus can be critical to a successful programmatic review.Identification of stakeholders and constituentsAccrediting bodies encourage close relationships between a program and the constituents of theprogram. Clear identification of the groups of people who form the stakeholders associated witha particular program is critical for useful exchange of information and continuous improvement.However, programs are

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

efforts we undertook when faced with several strategic challenges andopportunities in strengthening our graduate and undergraduate programs. First, a FlexAdvantage Plan (FAP) was developed to enhance our undergraduate engineering technology(ET) programs by better utilizing the inherent curricular flexibilities that were laying dormant.FAP provides distinction and uniqueness to program majors by presenting students witheducational choices that add depth in a chosen discipline and/or another area of study.A proposal to enhance our graduate program was subsequently prepared. A new Masters ofIndustrial Management (MIM) would be introduced as an interdisciplinary course-basedprogram with a curriculum that spans three realms of study: technical

Conference Session

Assessment & TC2K Methods

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kim Nankivell, Purdue University-Calumet; Jana Whittington, Purdue University-Calumet; Joy Colwell, Purdue University-Calumet

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Engineering Technology

potential students to find out what the essential components of a degree are of interest to thestudents’ decision-making. Marketing a program includes addressing such things as coursedescription, course content and the importance of an assessment plan and what role assessmentplays in the process. Course consistency and course relevancy in the scope of the degree-seekingstudent are also essential considerations. Faculty within a program are key resources to themarketing success of their program within the institution.This paper will also discuss how busy professors can use elements of their existing assessmenttools within the ABET accreditation process to help them preserve and expand their programs.BackgroundThe Computer Graphics Technology program