Conference Session

Diversity, Recruiting, and Retention in ET

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Margaret Ratcliff, Purdue University-Columbus/SE Indiana; JoDell Steuver, Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

2006-813: INTRODUCTION TO SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CAREERS ANDLEADERSHIP WORKSHOPS FOR WOMEN AND GIRLSMargaret Ratcliff, Purdue University-Columbus/SE Indiana Margaret Ratcliff is an Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering Technology at Purdue University College of Technology in Columbus, Indiana and has been there since January 2005. Before joining Purdue University at Columbus, she spent 11 years in industry working mostly as a Product Design Engineer, Senior Project Engineer, and Structural Analyst. She earned a M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Tulane University.JoDell Steuver, Purdue University JoDell K

Conference Session

Successful Grant Proposals

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephen Kuyath, University of North Carolina-Charlotte; Deborah Sharer, University of North Carolina-Charlotte

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Engineering Technology

to student participation in a technically oriented camp-likeatmosphere. We will offer a dynamic discussion of the lessons learned to date from thisexperience, a description of the changes we will establish for future offerings, and how thesummer camps are an integral part of the highly successful Diversity in Engineering Technologyproject.IntroductionWhite female, African American, Latino, and Native American high school students traditionallyhave had little encouragement or have exhibited little interest in pursuing careers related toengineering or engineering technology3. Although they do not realize it, these students aredepriving themselves of many technical and scientific career choices, as well as access to highsalaried occupations4.In

Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum in ET

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Barbara Christe, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

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Engineering Technology

, with more than 11million healthcare jobs and medical jobs…Medical employment and health care employmentwill account for about 13 percent of all wage and salary positions created between 2000 and2010. Medical employment and healthcare employment account for 9 out of 20 occupationsprojected to grow most quickly.”1 With strong advancement, job growth and likelihood ofstability, health care is a career area which has found increased focus of educational institutions.Headlines in a recent healthcare publication announced: “Biomed Shortage Persists, Takes Tollon Facilities.”2 This headline identifies the shortage in “biomeds.” This career has many titlesbut is generally best aligned in the educational environment with Biomedical

Conference Session

Industrial Collaboration & Applications in ET

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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William Stuart, Oregon Institute of Technology

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Engineering Technology

technologytoday. This project shows how students benefit from improving the general pool of engineeringknowledge and providing better tools to compete in the global market place. Hands-on businessexperience and skills are imparted by mentoring relationships and students are networked earlierforging stronger foundations for their careers. This model can also be adapted at otherinstitutions that are willing to reach out and think globally.IntroductionOregon Institute of Technology’s combination of methods, networking and focused goals arediscussed in this paper outlining a formula that hasbeen used successfully to achieve significant solutions for industry and engineering education atthe Oregon Institute of Technology. This formula includes

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Industrial Technology

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sorraya Khiewnavawongsa, Purdue University; Edie Schmidt, Purdue University; Kathryne Newton, Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

years and it has the potential to be moreFrada (1996) concluded that the growth of industrial distribution in the last few years has createdmore jobs and the need for more highly educated employees. Industry experts contend that manycollege graduates could have successful careers in industrial distribution if they were only morefamiliar with it.Industrial distribution has changed from time to time. Anonymous (1998) suggested thatdistribution is in the process of redefining itself. The Internet may be the largest singlecontributor to change in the industry and may manage to eliminate costs from the supply chain.Distribution today and in the future was also stated.What is industrial distribution?According to the industrial distribution program

Conference Session

Industrial Collaboration & Applications in ET

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Thomas Dobrowski, Purdue University-North Central

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Engineering Technology

current and relevant to their chosen field. It can be further stated that existing employees, through either undergraduate or graduate studies can also further their education and make themselves more valuable to their employers. This being said, universities want to provide their students with practical experience so that they are better prepared to start their careers. Business, likewise, wants students with relevant knowledge thereby reducing training time.It is for these reasons, and others, that the amount of University/Industry collaborations haveincreased in the last ten years. As Powers et al. (1988) stated “the most fundamental reason thatinstitutions of higher education want to collaborate with businesses

Conference Session

Network Administration and Security

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Recayi 'Reg' Pecen; Paul Gray; Jin Zhu, University of Northern Iowa

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Engineering Technology

for the intended BS degree program. The courses from existing electrical engineeringtechnology major such as electrical circuits, analog/digital electronics, and analog/digital datacommunications core courses will be excellent flavor for the computer science classes for theNaSA major.As the first and only major in a state-supported university in Iowa, the Networking and SystemAdministration major is a timely program aimed at preparing graduates for careers and researchopportunities in all fields related to reliable and distributed network computing and theircorresponding hardware components.Employment of systems administrators is expected to increase much faster than average as firmswill continue to invest heavily in securing computer

Conference Session

Recruiting and Retention

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gary Crossman, Old Dominion University; Anthony Dean, Old Dominion University

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Engineering Technology

on informing students about the differences between electrical engineering and electrical engineering technology, the history of electricity and technology, and hints on how to succeed in college. The student’s grade is based on attendance and class participation. • The Mechanical Engineering Technology three-day session introduces the students to gears. (The MET session will be discussed in a little more detail since the authors have taught in that session.) In the first session, students are provided information on the differences between mechanical engineering and mechanical engineering technology, professional registration and career opportunities for mechanical engineering technology

Conference Session

Assessment Methods

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Richard Boser, Illinois State University; Kenneth Stier, Illinois State University

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Engineering Technology

time in the student’s career when they have completed most ofthe required coursework. These types of exams are easy to administer and less open tosubjectivity or bias10 of typical course based work samples. Certification exams provideemployers with a standardized, legitimized, and credible toolset for examining individuals11.Since certification exams are nationally normed across institutions, they provide not only ameasure of individual performance but an indication of the value of the program and curriculumat preparing students for the examination. Success on certification exams is perhaps the mostrecognized and respected performance measure by external constituents. While many faculty and administrators may think that standardized or

Conference Session

Assessment & TC2K Methods

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Engineering Technology

at Purdue University Calumet began in fall of2000 with a few courses. During the building and promotion of the new degree program, corefaculty conducted informal surveys of current students. These surveys were completed in classand the number of surveys completed consisted of 30 to 150. (Variables were due to programgrowth). We were interested in how students found out about the program, what they liked aboutthe degree program, and what they looked for in a program degree in relation to career goals.Top responses (in order of number of responses) were as follows: How they found out about the program 1. They heard about the degree from family and peers 2. They heard about the degree from counselors in area High Schools and Community

Conference Session

Electromechanical & Manufacturing ET Curriculum

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Li Qian, South Dakota State University; Teresa Hall, South Dakota State University; Shanzhong (Shawn) Duan, South Dakota State University

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Engineering Technology

processes and to function as a liaison between design engineers and theproduction floor. Our goal in this course was to address the MNET students’ knowledge gapin applied manufacturing design.With much importance being given in the manufacturing environment to concurrentengineering, design for manufacturability (DFM) was introduced in this course to preparestudents for industry careers [ 5] . An understanding of DFM principles and methods can helpstudents understand the importance of an integrated approach to design and manufacturing.It would enable them to contribute to or lead in implementing DFM in industrial practice.computer-aided engineering (CAE) tools, such as finite element analysis (FEA) andsimulation, play an important role in the

Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum in ET

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Scott Amos, Michigan Technological University; Michael Powers, Michigan Technological University; Guy Hembroff, Michigan Technological University

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Engineering Technology

ongoing vertically integrated curriculum initiative is designed to promote a learningatmosphere where faculty mentor students in a nontraditional format without increasing thenumber of course credits needed for graduation. It is intended to engage students throughouttheir undergraduate career, beginning at the sophomore level, using industry sponsored projectsthat illustrate the various stages in the operation of an “enterprise.”Introduction The development of an innovative curriculum option, the “Enterprise Program”, givesteams of students at Michigan Technological University the opportunity to participate in real-world settings to solve technology problems supplied by industry partners. The program preparesstudents for the challenges that

Conference Session

Simulation and Virtual Instrumentation in ET

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mukasa Ssemakula, Wayne State University

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Engineering Technology

learning tool for the students.Learning StylesStatics is one of the first purely technical courses in the academic careers of most engineeringand engineering technology students. This makes Statics a make or break experience for studentsaspiring to engineering careers and places a considerable burden on the instructor to teach in away that will not only enhance learning, but also attract and retain the interest of students. Tobiashas shown that introductory science courses are responsible for driving off many students whohave the initial intention and the ability to study scientific fields but instead switch tononscientific fields 1. The reasons she gives include (1) failure to motivate interest in science byestablishing its relevance to the

Conference Session

Diversity, Recruiting, and Retention in ET

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jeffrey Richardson, Purdue University; Emily Toner, Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

programs. As part of the recruiting initiative, a group of female Project Lead theWay students from area high schools attend a one-day workshop hosted by the College ofTechnology at Purdue University. The students attend various workshops hosted by thedifferent departments within the college. The goal is to introduce the students to thevarious technology fields and the associated career within these fields. Once providedwith this information, the hope is that the students will consider attending the College ofTechnology at Purdue University.The Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Department at Purdue Universityhas employed the use of children’s educational toys and learning devices. An educationaltoy is created by the students when

Conference Session

Professional Development/Scholarship & Service Learning

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Guy Hembroff, Michigan Technological University; Yu Cai, Michigan Technological University; Scott Amos, Michigan Technological University

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Engineering Technology

work but is not directly connected to a course or academic program anddoes not carry academic credit. Both of these methods, when implemented effectively, have theability to produce a variety of benefits for both the students and organization involved.2. BackgroundThe Computer Network Systems Administration (CNSA) program [2] at MichiganTechnological University (MTU) has developed an effective service-learning program betweenits undergraduate students and the community that surrounds the university. The CSNA programwas established in 2003 and prepares students for careers in network engineering, securityengineering, and systems administration. Although each of the program’s core courses havebeen designed to incorporate a “hands-on” lab section

Conference Session

Mechanical/Manufacturing ET Design Projects

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph Musto, Milwaukee School of Engineering; William Howard, East Carolina University

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Engineering Technology

. In this paper, a novel way to address these issues within a Mechanical EngineeringTechnology Capstone Experience is presented. The novel implementation makes use of theASME Professional Practice Curriculum (PPC), a set of on-line “short courses” developed byASME and available to the public at no cost. By integrating these “short courses” into theCapstone Experience, students can participate in a significant professional developmentexperience that is beneficial to both their long-term career goals and their execution of theircapstone project. In addition, the on-line self-study provides an ideal format for engaging thestudent in the type of lifelong learning required for professional success. In this paper, a modeltechnique for integration of

Conference Session

Recruiting and Retention

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Carol Richardson, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Engineering Technology

and2,041 graduate students enrolled in the fall of 2005. Over 50% of these students areenrolled in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) programsRIT students can prepare for technical and professional careers in more than 200 differentacademic programs. Many of the academic offerings are unique or unusual: imagingscience, microelectronic engineering, software engineering, and telecommunicationsengineering technology; the programs draw students from every state and more than 80foreign countries. Many degree programs emphasize co-operative education whereperiods of formal instruction are combined with off-campus hands-on paid internshipswhich enhance the university’s “learn by doing” philosophy. RIT is respectedinternationally as

Conference Session

Recruiting and Retention

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Peter Goodmann, Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne

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Engineering Technology

counselors,who encouraged them to pursue careers in engineering or technology. This encouragement wasnot really necessary, because most came to terms with their geekness before graduating fromhigh school and naturally chose those career paths out of a love of technology.Ancient geek culture developed in this way partly because electronic technology was accessibleto any curious person. The parts (resistors, capacitors, transistors, tubes, etc.) were large enoughto easily see and handle, and circuits (like the classic five-tube radio) were relatively simple.Expensive test equipment could be done without, or could be borrowed from an Elmer. In hisvery entertaining autobiography1, the geek philosopher and Nobel laureate Richard Feynmandescribed the

Conference Session

Recruiting and Retention

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Janice Girouard, University of Hartford; Ivana Milanovic, University of Hartford; Natalie Segal, University of Hartford; Dr. Sallie 'Lee' Townsend

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Engineering Technology

they should have multiplied in solvingequations. The same students wrote papers in Composition that revealed their reluctance towardgetting extra help. The FIG instructors discussed the information and found a way toindividualize assistance for those students.In addition to that micro-observation, the authors also have worked with students to provideconnections to broader educational paths. We attempt to be open as the students expressambitions, then help them refine their career objectives and steer them toward the courses thatwill help them efficiently achieve their goals. For example, many of our students express aninterest in graduate school. Because there are so few graduate degrees in technology, we workwith them to make sure they take

Conference Session

Assessment & TC2K Methods

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ahmed Khan, DeVry University-Addison; Robert Lawrence, DeVry University

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Engineering Technology

LessThe use of Rubrics as an assessment tool offers a number of advantages: • Student learning can be gauged effectively • Student’s areas of strengths and concern can be detected • Accomplishments of the various tasks of a project can be evaluated effectivelyII. CQI/Assessment Processes at DeVry UniversityStudent success is measured by student performance, satisfaction, retention, andplacement.EET/CET students learn the specialty technical knowledge necessary to enhance orlaunch their careers, as well as acquiring the general education competencies, skills, andvalues that help sustain their learning throughout their careers and add meaning to theirlives. Like other baccalaureate programs at DeVry, the EET and CET programs include

Conference Session

Leadership and Administration in ET

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Harvey Lyons, Eastern Michigan University

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Engineering Technology

contamination;infrastructure damage to roads, bridges, buildings and the electricity grid; and Page 11.1292.2communications breakdown in the Internet, telephony, radio and television.” Finally, itwas noted that, due to the rapidly changing nature of modern knowledge, engineers“…must embrace continuing education as a career development strategy with the samefervor that continuous improvement has been embraced by the manufacturingcommunity.”Dean Paul Peercy of the College of Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison,presented a paper in June, 2004 entitled ‘The Changing Face of Engineering.’(2) The papernoted that it is time to reevaluate the

Conference Session

Diversity, Recruiting, and Retention in ET

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Aram Agajanian, DeVry University-Chicago; George Morgan, Colorado State University; William M. Timpson, Colorado State University

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Engineering Technology

that affect enrollment and retention of female students in science, math, engineering and technology (SMET) and help increase the female student population in SMET fields. He is also interested in teaching methods such as brain-based teaching, constructivism, team teaching and active learning that might improve the quality of engineering education.George Morgan, Colorado State University Dr. George Morgan is a professor emeritus in the School of Education, Colorado State University. He received his Ph.D. in child development and Psychology from Cornell University. During his 40 years of professional career, he has conducted programs of research on children’s motivation to master challenging

Conference Session

TC2K Methods and Models

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Timothy Skvarenina, Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

Page 11.1351.5that students believe they have developed information acquisition skills and those to question 13indicate students will continue their education throughout their career. Students indicated theybelieve they can use and implement current technologies in their area of specialization in theirresponses to question 14. In a survey of graduates, 41 out of 48 respondents indicated theyagreed (19) or strongly agreed (22) that they were continuing their education, which indicatesthat students do follow through on their intent. The area of life-long learning was explored inmore depth on the attitude survey that is discussed in the next section of this paper.Questions 16 to 20 surveyed the students’ self-evaluation in the areas of problem

Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum & non-Technical Skills

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Hata, Portland Community College; Sohail Anwar, Pennsylvania State University-Altoona College

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Engineering Technology

programsaddressing nanofabrication are needed if the nation is to successfully exploit the nanotechnologyopportunity. Efforts are underway within several colleges and departments of The PennsylvaniaState University to develop options, minors, or concentrations within existing baccalaureatedegrees. A key factor driving these efforts, in addition to nanotechnology career opportunities, isthe need for students to be prepared during their undergraduate studies to support newnanotechnology research programs as graduate students.Nanotechnology at Portland Community CollegeFifteen years ago in January of 1990, Intel Corporation’s Oregon Site asked Portland CommunityCollege (PCC) to develop a new associate of applied science degree program to preparetechnicians for

Conference Session

Leadership and Administration in ET

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lakshmi Munukutla; Albert McHenry

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Engineering Technology

community has deep seated memories that categorize ET as subordinate to engineering. (3) The basis for differentiation may vary across the ET community. (4) The engineering and engineering technology characteristics, functions, and career initiation processes are merging at the boundaries. (5) There is strong demand for the ET graduate’s skill set and competence, but they must serve the employer without the emotional satisfaction of being associated with the favored brand. (6) ET graduates are first thought of as two-year technicians. (7) ET programs exist at four levels of education without clear distinction.Branding Engineering Technology An approach to the

Conference Session

Network Administration and Security

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ron McKean, Ferris State University

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Engineering Technology

, creative responses, and lessons learned. Analogous to the naturalworld, survival depends upon continuous improvement. Not only is an educational programjudged by economic viability but also an ethical responsibility to meet its educational goals.Most importantly, the undergraduate educational experience must lay a foundation for asuccessful career as well as a valued societal member. The interaction of curricula, resources,marketing, technology and other factors are also discussed.While assessment and continuous improvement are important for external accreditations andinternal reviews; it is helpful to look back and examine their long-term benefits. These methodsprovide information that generally indicates needs for improving quality in the form

Conference Session

Non-Technical Skills in ET

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jay Bhatt, Drexel University; Vladimir Genis, Drexel University; Joshua Roberts, Drexel University

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Engineering Technology

informative libraryexperiences to the students. The role of the communication and collaboration among thefaculty and the librarian to develop the content for the library skills workshops andassignments to assess the information skills learned are considered crucial for providingenriching library experience. The core information skills that will enhance the knowledgefundamentals form the central theme of this collaboration between the faculty, students,and librarians.Applied Engineering Technology (AET) Program at Drexel UniversityThe Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Applied Engineering Technology at DrexelUniversity’s Goodwin College is designed for students who plan to pursue careers in avariety of design, manufacturing, and production-related

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Industrial Technology

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Greg Smith, Pitt Community College; Bill Cooper, Pitt Community College; David Batts, East Carolina University; Paul Kauffmann, East Carolina University

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Engineering Technology

Department Chair of Technology Systems at East Carolina University and research interests include technology management and managerial decision methods. During his industrial career, he held positions as project engineer, plant manager, and engineering director.Greg Smith, Pitt Community College GREG SMITH received both his Ph.D. degree in Safety Engineering from Kennedy-Western University and his Master of Science in Safety Engineering from Kennedy-Western University. He received a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry from East Carolina University and another Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from West Virginia University. He has worked in the bio-industry as a manager and leader, he has served in project and

Conference Session

Student Learning and Teamwork

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ahmed Khan, DeVry University-Addison; Gene Gloeckner, Colorado State University; George Morgan, Colorado State University

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Engineering Technology

Book” and co-author of “Technology and Society: Crossroads to the 21st Century” and “Technology and Society: A Bridge to the 21st Century.” He is a member of IEEE, ASEE, ASQ, and LIA.Gene Gloeckner, Colorado State University Dr. GENE GLOECKNER is an associate professor in School of Education, Colorado State University. He has authored a number of research articles and books. During his 30 years of professional career, he has held various teaching, research and administrative positions at Colorado State University, Montana State University, Ohio State University, and Illinois State University.George Morgan, Colorado State University Dr. GEORGE MORGAN is a Professor emeritus in School of

Conference Session

Assessment & TC2K Methods

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nirmal Das, Georgia Southern University

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Engineering Technology

in the processare also included. This paper reviews different types of assessment, examines specificassessment measures and certain issues associated with them, and evaluates assessment data todetermine the extent to which program outcomes or objectives are being achieved.I. IntroductionThe basic premise of the accreditation process for engineering technology programs, inaccordance with the technology criteria 2000 (TC2K)1 adopted by the TAC/ABET, is that everyprogram must demonstrate, through documentary evidence, that program educational objectivesand program outcomes are achieved. The program educational objectives are defined as broadstatements that describe the career and professional accomplishments that the program ispreparing