Conference Session

Evaluation and Assessment of IE Programs

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shantha Daniel, Iowa State University; Devna Popejoy-Sheriff, Iowa State University; K. Jo Min, Iowa State University; Leslie Potter, Iowa State University

Tagged Divisions

Industrial Engineering

emphasizedthroughout IE 441.The students’ first task is to write a project proposal that clearly defines the problemsthey are trying to solve. Their initial proposals include identifying measurable objectives,relevant assumptions and constraints, their intended statements of work, tangibledeliverables, project schedules, and an expected project costs. Formal written proposalsare submitted during the third week of class, and then presented formally a week later.Once the students’ proposals have been accepted, the teams are essentially independentthroughout the completion of their projects. The instructor and teaching assistants TA’sare available whenever needed but they allow the students as much autonomy as isdesired. During the semester, progress is