Conference Session

Software Applications in ET Programs

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

jai p agrawal, Purdue University, Calumet (Tech); Omer Farook, Purdue University Calumet (College of Technology)

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Engineering Technology

to program. Python is highly readable. It is a high-level programming language that can be used for a wide variety of programming tasks that anelectrical/computer graduate will encounter in their professional carriers for at least fiveyears.In modern computer industry, Python is used extensively for system administration and main- Page 23.22.2tenance tasks. “As of October 2012, Python ranks at position 8 in the TIOBE ProgrammingCommunity Index.[1] Large organizations that make use of Python include Google, Yahoo,CERN, NASA, ILM and ITA.”[2]. Google has developed a language GO for its website whichis very similar to the Python itself.Python is

Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum In Engineering Technology

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carmine C. Balascio, University of Delaware

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Engineering Technology

fourteen ET workplace competencies adopted were: 12Table 1. ET Workplace CompetenciesEngineering/Technical Knowledge Analysis and JudgmentGeneral Knowledge PlanningContinuous Learning CommunicationQuality Orientation TeamworkInitiative IntegrityInnovation Professional ImpactCultural Adaptability Customer FocusAs an example, the communications competency and associated key actions are defined asfollows: 13Communication Competency: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety ofmedia to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps themunderstand and retain the message.Key Actions:- Organizes the

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Design I

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carlos R. Morales, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

. Thus, they elected two business policies thatare central to the collaboration’s mission4: 1. The authors keep the copyright to the work 2. The authors receive a 70% of the gross revenue generated by the bookThe decision to allow author’s to keep the copyright to their own book was grounded in the Page 22.827.3belief that authors would be more motivated to make continual improvements to their work ifthey retained the copyright to their book. It was also believed that by keeping the copyright in thehands of the authors, the company would be continually motivated to keep the interest of itsauthors on its list of priority items.The

Conference Session

Nanotechnology/RFID

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ahmed S. Khan, DeVry University,Addison, Illinois; Aram Agajanian, DeVry University, Chicago

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

to describe the new phenomena atthe nanoscale. 3As the global economy continues to be transformed by new technology, an intense competitionwill grow for intellectual capital and intellectual property. Technology will continue to drive the Page 22.850.2global and domestic GDP.4 The National Science Foundation predicts that the global marketplacefor goods and services using nanotechnologies will grow to $1 trillion by 2015 and employ 2million workers. It is estimated that by 2015 nanotechnology will be a $3 trillion-a-year globalindustry. In 1997 the investment in nanotechnology stood at $430 million to more than $9 billionin 2004. There more

Conference Session

Industrial Collaboration and Applications

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Niaz Latif, Purdue University, Calumet; Nick L. Wilson, Morrison Container Handling Solutions

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Engineering Technology

AC 2011-40: INDUSTRY EDUCATION PARTNERSHIP: MECHATRON-ICS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM DEVELOPMENTNiaz Latif, Purdue University, Calumet (Tech) Dr. Niaz Latif is the Dean of the School of Technology at Purdue University Calumet (PUC). He is also the Interim Associate Vice Chancellor of Research and Graduate Studies at PUC. Dr. Latif served as an Assistant Dean for Statewide Technology Administration in the College of Technology at Purdue University, West Lafayette, before joining Purdue University Calumet on July 1, 2007. He is the Principal Investigator of the 2010 NSF-ATE grant, ”Meeting workforce needs of Mechatronics Technicians.” Mr. Nick Wilson is the founder and President of Morrison Container Handling

Conference Session

Industrial Collaboration and Applications

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aleksandr Sergeyev, Michigan Technological University; Nasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological University

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Engineering Technology

electrical engineering technology program at Michigan Tech will re-shape, enhance,and expand its power engineering focus area. The Power Engineering curriculum developmentwill incorporate the addition of three new courses that will be added to the current two courses,Electrical Machinery and Power Systems. The Electrical Engineering Technology program willre-shape the current power systems course to focus on Power Distribution and introduce threenew courses (Power Transmission, Power Electronics, and Alternative Energy Sources). Figure 1 Page 22.869.3shows the current and proposed power engineering focus area curriculum; the descriptions of thethree

Conference Session

Green Renewable Energy

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David W. Goodman, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Heather L. Cooper, The Soundcoat Company

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Engineering Technology

requirements and the desire to create a sustainable and safeenvironment, there is a growing need to transition gradually from fossil fuels toward new andemerging energy solutions. An important component of addressing the global energy challengesof the future will involve public understanding and acceptance of new and emerging energytechnologies as safe and reliable sources for transportation fuels, energy storage, and powergeneration [1]. Creating a highly educated workforce who will contribute to overcoming theenergy challenges and increasing the public awareness of the challenges and opportunities areessential components in bringing about the transition [6]. Informal science education approachescan be applied to promote energy literacy at all levels

Conference Session

ETD Design I: Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wei Zhan, Texas A&M University; Ana Elisa P. Goulart, Texas A&M University; Joseph A. Morgan, Texas A&M University; Jay R Porter, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

much less time preparing for the course projects. With each course adding differentfeatures to the common platform, the learning experience in several courses becomes seamlesslyintegrated. The curriculum development effort improves the efficiency of student learning andenhances the students’ educational experience.1. IntroductionOne of the emphases for undergraduate Engineering Technology (ET) education is hands-onexperience gained through laboratory classes and course projects. Almost every junior or seniorlevel course in the Electronics and Telecommunications programs at Texas A&M University hasa course project. The curriculum is thus packed with laboratory assignments and projects, eachdemanding the students’ time. During the past

Conference Session

Student Learning and Teamwork

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William J. Sawaya, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

engage students in taking greater responsibility for their ownlearning. Student and faculty feedback has judged the quizzes to provide a valuable contributionin the learning process.IntroductionEngaging students as active partners in the learning process can be challenging. But it is alsowidely believed that interactive learning has significant benefits. [1,2,3] This research presents anovel approach to both constructing and evaluating daily class quizzes that facilitate positivestudent learning related outcomes. This system has been designed to aid in the repetition andemphasis of key concepts [3], to facilitate comprehension[2, 4] and knowledge construction[1], andto provide a mechanism for student self evaluation [2, 4] of the state of their

Conference Session

Embedded System Design

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph A. Morgan, Texas A&M University; Jay R. Porter, Texas A&M University; Wei Zhan P.E., Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

22.991.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Krisys: A Low-Cost, High-Impact Recruiting and Outreach ToolIntroductionThe United States has seen declining enrollments in engineering and technology disciplines overthe past five years.1 This trend is of growing concern to engineering professionals and iscontributing to a recognized shortage of talent in the fields of science, technology, engineering,and mathematics (STEM).2 The problem has led many funding agencies to promote STEMprograms in an effort to increase the awareness and value of STEM careers among today’s youthin order to boost recruiting and retention in these fields. As an example, in 2006 the

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Technology Curriculum Innovations.

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aaron K. Ball, Western Carolina University; George D. Ford, Western Carolina University; Frank Miceli, Asheville Bucombe Tech Community College

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

classroom resources. Sheppard andGallois8 describe a more holistic method of implementing and integrating technology with anentrepreneurial approach to undergraduate engineering education under an umbrella term calledTechnogenesis™ as shown in Table 1. Under this broader curriculum approach, technology andapplied engineering applications are blended with entrepreneurship and integrated through eightsemesters of undergraduate study. Western Carolina University has taken a similar approach ofintegrating PBL both vertically through four years of study and horizontally across three differentengineering and technology programs. These programs included electrical engineering, electricaland computer engineering technology, and engineering technology

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Futuristic Planning

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peter J. Shull, Pennsylvania State University, Altoona

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Engineering Technology

timeframe that led to an enrollment increase in our engineering technology program such that it iscurrently the largest program at our institution. This rapid increase has changed our focus fromprogram viability to a resource challenged environment (classroom space and faculty) where weare now pressed to enact more stringent enrollment controls.IntroductionStudent recruitment, retention, and their timely advancement to graduation are a constantconcern of most engineering and engineering technology programs. This is borne out in theirprominence in the literature and the attention it receives at workshops and conferences.1, 2 Ourengineering technology programs, having significant fluctuation of enrollment over its history,are no exception.Penn State

Conference Session

Green Renewable Energy and Engineering Technology

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Saeed D. Foroudastan, Middle Tennessee State University

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Engineering Technology

published numerous technical papers. He has secured more than $1 million in the form of both internal and external grants and research funding. Foroudastan is the faculty advisor, coordinator, and primary fundraiser for EVP teams entering national research project competitions such as the Formula SAE Collegiate Competition, the Baja SAE Race, the SolarBike Rayce, the Great Moonbuggy Race, and the Solar Boat Collegiate Competition. For his concern for and ded- ication to his students, Foroudastan received MTSU awards such as the 2002-03 Outstanding Teaching Award, the 2005-06 Outstanding Public Service Award, and the 2007 Faculty Advisor of the Year Award. He received the Excellence in Engineering Education Award and

Conference Session

Student Learning and Teamwork

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Martin John Wagner, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Barbara L Christe, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Eugenia Fernandez, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis

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Engineering Technology

, and improving the quality of life in the UnitedStates and throughout the world.”1 “Reaffirming and strengthening America’s role as theworld’s engine of scientific discovery and technological innovation is essential to meeting thechallenges of this century,”2 said President Obama. The Association of American Universitiescreated a “five-year initiative to improve the quality of undergraduate teaching and learning inscience, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields at its member institutions.”3The School of Engineering and Technology at Indiana University-Purdue UniversityIndianapolis is committed to the advancement of STEM education. Over one-third of graduatesin the School of Engineering and Technology come from the Engineering

Conference Session

Interdisciplinary Education in Engineering Technology

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Hutzel, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Mark Shaurette, Purdue University; Brian William Loss J.D., Purdue University; Kevin Rodgers LEED AP, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

powered cars to autonomous vehicles,thousands of university students participate annually in contests that apply classroom knowledgeto real world projects. It’s easy to see why these problem based learning opportunities are soappealing to students. The work is hands-on, collaborative, and creative, features that likelyattracted them to their technical major in the first place.1 Among all the popular student competitions, the U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlonmight be the biggest overall event. Twenty teams of university students are selected to design,build, and demonstrate their own version of a solar powered home. Although the homes arelimited to 1,000 ft2 in size; they are fully operational in every respect. Since its inception

Conference Session

ETD Design I

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Austin B. Asgill, Southern Polytechnic State University; Jeffrey L. Ray, Southern Polytechnic State University; Thomas Reid Ball, Southern Polytechnic College of Engr and Engr Tech

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

(EET), Industrial (IET), Mechanical (MET), and Telecommunications TCET)Engineering Technology. The ET programs constituted the largest program offerings by theuniversity and have consistently been ranked amongst some of the top-rated programs in thecountry. All six of these ET programs are ABET 1 accredited.However, as has been the case for many ET programs across the country in recent years, SPSUhas struggled to maintain the identity, viability, and continued relevance of its ET programs inthe face of competition from Engineering programs. For a very long period of time, only oneuniversity in Georgia was allowed to offer programs in Engineering. As a result, most of thecompetition for students came from the “engineering” school within the

Conference Session

Capstone and Design Projects

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hassan Moghbelli, Texas A7M University

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Engineering Technology

energyconversion efficiency, and create innovative and efficient new products and applicationsbased on photovoltaic (PV) technology around the world.On the other hand, vehicular travel is increasing throughout the world, particularly in largeurban area. Traffic control systems have also increased in installation as a result. However itis still economically difficult to provide traffic control in country and rural areas, primary dueto cost of building power infrastructure over long distances. Solar traffic signs have manyuses. They can be used in manufacturing facilities, for pedestrian safety, stop and yield signs,vehicle directions, emergency instructions, parking and school zone safety1.A solar traffic light system as shown in Fig. 1 composed of the

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Projects and Applications

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Border, Bowling Green State University

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Engineering Technology

Conference Session

Topics Related to Electrical Engineering Technology

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

B. S. Sridhara, Middle Tennessee State University; Daryl Hunter White, Middle Tennessee State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

two vibration related hands-on activities, the Helmholtzresonator project and an industrial visit. A Helmholtz resonator, which can be modeled as aspring-mass system, consists of a body (cavity) and a neck whose dimensions can be selected totune the resonator to respond at a desired natural frequency. Student teams are required todesign, build and test Helmholtz resonators, and write a formal report. [1] They are also requiredto visit a local industry and observe dynamic balancing of multi-disk shafts that are used toproduce corn flour for cattle feed.The author pursued other venues in an effort to develop a few tabletop vibration experiments forthe Vibration course. A local automotive muffler manufacturing company donated a shaker anda pair

Conference Session

Capstone and Design Projects in Engineering Technology

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carmine C. Balascio, University of Delaware; Beth (Becky) Kano Kinney, University of Delaware

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Engineering Technology

• “think a policy of confidentiality is more important [to achieve fairness] than a policy of open access to evaluations.”Ohland et al.8 examined three peer evaluation instruments that ranged from Forms A and C, eacha one-item nine-level Likert-scale rating to Form B, a 10-item, five-level Likert scale rating.Forms A and C used these descriptive words to define the nine Likert-scale levels: 1. Excellent 6. Deficient 2. Very Good 7. Unsatisfactory 3. Satisfactory 8. Superficial 4. Ordinary 9. No Show 5. MarginalForm B used these descriptors for its five levels: 1. Excellent

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Curriculum Issues

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chih-Ping Yeh, Wayne State University; Gene Yeau-Jian Liao, Wayne State University; William Stark, Macomb Community College

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

workshops to engage electric vehiclemanufacturers, battery, electric components, fuel cell developers, and electric infrastructurecompanies.1. IntroductionThe automotive industry has been one of the largest and most important industries in the UnitedStates, employing more than 3.3 million Americans1, accounting for 4% of total gross domesticproduct, and representing the single largest U.S. export (nearly $121 billion) in 20082. The worldeconomy, however, has shifted over the past year. Today the automotive industry is engaged in atransformational change that incorporates a technological shift from the petroleum-poweredengine that drove the transportation economy of the 20th Century to the renewable resource-based electric powered motor that will

Conference Session

Recruitment and Retention Matters in Engineering Technology

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph A. Morgan, Texas A&M University; Jay R. Porter, Texas A&M University; Douglas William Twigge; John Block, Texas A&M University; Mickie Byrd

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

the senior VPs within the analog product divisionsaw this decline as an issue that needed to be addressed by his company. Based on a proposalsubmitted by EET, funding has been received to develop new educational project kits for highschool students that will challenge their abilities and interests while providing them valuableskills in engineering prototype development and testing. Two such projects have been initiatedand are currently being used in the outreach program of EET. One of these is Krisys; a smallform factor autonomous robot that is used for on-campus summer workshops2. The second is E-Clock™ shown in Figure 1 with the two students who designed and developed the project. E-Clock™ is a binary clock that is a low-cost embedded

Conference Session

Recruitment and Retention Matters in Engineering Technology

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jason K. Durfee, Eastern Washington University; William R. Loendorf, Eastern Washington University; Donald C. Richter, Eastern Washington University; Terence L. D. Geyer, Eastern Washington University; Doris M. Munson, Eastern Washington University

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Engineering Technology

overall performance ofjust over 7 percent between very strong attendees (90 % plus) and much weaker ones (less than60%). One of the factors looked at by Allen (2009)1 was the relation between choice ofcurriculum and excessive absences.The current literature on how class attendance affects student success focuses primarily on non-engineering courses. Studies have been done on biology (Moore 2005)13, business (Maskey2011)12, economics (Cohn and Johnson 20065; Marburger 200611), computer science (Urban-Lurain and Weinshank 200018 and Yao and Chiang 201122), education (Silvestri 2003)16, geology(Boss 2008)2, political science (Tiruneh 2007)17, and public finance (Lin and Chen 2006)10, toname a few. However, little research has been done on the

Conference Session

Computer and Informtion Technology-related Issues

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Warren Rosen, Drexel University; M. Eric Carr, Drexel University

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Engineering Technology

Connect is used to support real-time studentpresentations. Testing of the course material using a group of undergraduate students and onegraduate student with little previous understanding of computer and industrial networks indicatedthat the students learned a substantial amount about these topics.IntroductionIn the past, the subject of industrial data networks focused on networks designed for control, dataacquisition, or remote sensing,1–6 but increasingly industrial networks are used to connectcomputers in industrial settings. These computers may be desktops or laptops, or they can besmall, single-chip microcontrollers costing less than a dollar, but still connected to a network.Furthermore, few modern companies could exist without email, web

Conference Session

ETD Design I

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aurenice Menezes Oliveira, Michigan Technological University

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Engineering Technology

101 communications modules, and an end of semester practicalapplication project. This hybrid solution allows for a relatively low-cost and flexible datacommunications laboratory experience. This paper presents an overview of the experiments thathave been developed for a data communication course, and discusses the main challenges andteaching methods that the author has used to encourage student’s active learning andengagement. Assessment data indicates that there was improvement in achieving the studentlearning outcomes for the course as a result of the introduction of the new hybrid laboratoryexperiments and the teaching methods used.1. IntroductionNowadays, modern technologies are interdisciplinary and often require knowledge of

Conference Session

Student Learning and Teamwork

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Johnson, Texas A&M University; Jyhwen Wang, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

viewed a product that needs to be verified and validated 1.Verification is defined as building the product correctly, while validation is defined as buildingthe right product1; this work is focused on curriculum validation.One thing anyone familiar with product design will be familiar with is identifying customerneeds or the voice of the customer (VOC). This is an integral part of any development project 13.It is important to not only identify customer needs, but also the importance of those needs 14. Anunderstanding of customer needs and a focus on them are key for the success of anyproduct 15, 16; in this case the success of an educational curriculum.It should be recognized that an educational curriculum is not like a standalone item. The

Conference Session

Interdisciplinary Education in Engineering Technology

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ismail Capar, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

course forjunior and senior students interested in green technologies and electronics industry based on 14 weeksof course schedule. It is expected that a single instructor will deliver the course material but inviteseveral guest speakers to deliver certain topics. The course will cover technical details regarding theselected products such as electric vehicles and charging components, photovoltaic, and energymanagement systems in addition to discussion adoption of new technologies and market analysis forsuch products. The course curriculum includes a review of published papers, case studies, group projectwork, and interaction with these two industries through invited guest speakers.1. IntroductionThere is an increasing interest in developing new

Conference Session

Capstone and Design Projects in Engineering Technology

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Biswajit Ray, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania

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Engineering Technology

, stress, and strain).The hands-on aspect to engineering is a key part of this course as well. Working as a group oftwo, students complete four mini projects: 1) designing a tallest possible paper tower, 2) Page 25.92.2prototyping and testing a music-engine printed circuit board, 3) designing, prototyping andtesting a wireless remote controller, and 4) designing, constructing, and testing a spaghettibridge. Engineering creativity, problem solving, teamwork, and formal report writing areemphasized through these mini projects.Orientation to academic and social life on campus and exposure to real-world engineering is theother major part of the course

Conference Session

Computer and Informtion Technology-related Issues

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Suranjan Panigrahi, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Ken Burbank, Purdue University, Statewide Technology

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Engineering Technology

, Statewide Technology Ken Burbank is a professor of electrical engineering technology and Department Head of Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology at Purdue University. Burbank is active with IEEE and ASEE, par- ticularly with the Engineering Technology Council. As an educator, Burbank strives to bring practical engineering activities into the classroom. Page 25.103.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012A Strategic Analysis of Graduate Programs in Engineering Technology 1. Introduction: Engineering Technology programs have been serving our society for many years by

Conference Session

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

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kristine Paradis Bastian, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Eugenia Fernandez, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Elaine M. Cooney, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis

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Engineering Technology

to outcomes based assessment, many universities acrossthe nation use various formats and processes to evaluate student work in demonstrating essentiallearning outcomes, such as the knowledge, skills and abilities that have been deemed vital tostudent’s academic and social maturation. Technical knowledge, quantitative skills, corecommunication proficiencies, critical thinking abilities are just a few learning outcomes facultymembers assess. Universities seek accreditation from regional and international accreditationagencies to earn national and international educational recognition as well as extensive fundingcontributions, such as grants (Lubinescu, 2001) 1. Before approval is issued from the agencies tothe universities, the accreditation