Conference Session

Simulation and Virtual Instrumentation

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ronald Uhlig, National University; Shekar Viswanathan, National University; John Watson, National University; Howard Evans, National University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

AC 2007-2815: EFFECTIVE INSTRUCTION OF AN ONLINE ENGINEERINGCOURSERonald Uhlig, National University Dr. Ronald P. Uhlig is currently an Associate Professor in the Applied Engineering Department, School of Engineering and Technology, National University. He is the Lead Faculty for Wireless Communications, with overall responsibility for the Master of Science in Wireless Communications program. In addition, he is leading the effort to establish a multidisciplinary Educational Technology Laboratory, joint between National University and Project Inkwell (www.projectinkwell.com) He is also a member of the Steering Committee for Project Inkwell. Prior to joining the National University faculty, he

Conference Session

Multimedia and Distance Learning

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Roger Owensby, Bluefield State College; Akhtar Safder, Bluefield State College; Bruce Mutter, Bluefield State College

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

college or university. Students must be employed in anMIET career field position. As part of the admission requirements, credentials, transcripts andevidence of course work shall be submitted for review and a personal contact will be made todescribe the evaluation process. There will be an application fee assessed each student to coveradministrative costs.3. Transfer CreditsTransfer of credits from other institutions will be reviewed on an individual student basis. Thestudent will be assigned an online advisor and the adviser will evaluate courses for content andapplication to the program. A maximum of 72 semester hours of credit or 108 quarter hoursmay be transferred from junior or community colleges accredited by a regional

Conference Session

Recruiting, Retention and Diversity in Engineering Technology

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

federal, state, and local governments. • Encourage interdisciplinary training, research, and public service programs related to aeronautics, space science and technology. • Recruit and train professionals, especially women, and underrepresented minorities, and persons with disabilities, for careers in aerospace related fields. • Develop a strong science, mathematics, and technology education base from elementary through university levels.Core OSGC programs include graduate fellowships, undergraduate scholarships, NASA centerinternships and mentorships, undergraduate research-based programs, and K-12 outreachprograms. University and community college partners provide the student and faculty base towhich NASA

Conference Session

Issues Affecting Engineering Technology Program Development

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Howard Evans, National University; Shekar Viswanathan, National University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

experiences; 4) student, faculty, and mentor assessments; and 5) facultyenhancement data, especially quantity and quality of teacher training opportunities. Long-term success of this program will be measured by increased numbers of individuals whosuccessfully graduate and enter EHS careers as a result of this unique educationalopportunity.ConclusionAn innovative undergraduate engineering technology degree program in EnvironmentalHealth & Safety discipline has taken into account some key attributes such as problembased learning instruction, self paced tutorial techniques, and personal assessmentcalibration. This program includes an effective curriculum transitioning from a two yearassociate degree offered through community colleges to meet the