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Reporting Out: Dissemination of Several NSF Projects of Interest to Two-Year Colleges
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Lea K. Marlor, University of California, Berkeley; Sharnnia Artis, University of California, Berkeley; Catherine T. Amelink, Virginia Tech
Tagged Topics
Diversity
Tagged Divisions
Two Year College Division
-a faculty advisor and a graduate studentmentor-who oversee and guide the student during their nine-week internship in an independentresearch project. In addition to their research projects, TTE participants are trained in laboratorysafety, research protocol, and professional ethics; they partake in academic and professionaldevelopment seminars to prepare for a baccalaureate degrees and careers in science andengineering. Approximately 94% of the past TTE students eligible to transfer to a 4-yearinstitution were admitted to and are now enrolled various universities across the nation andmajoring in science or engineering in comparison to a 39% statewide average1. This paper willfocus on the impact of the program on the interest in pursuing an
Conference Session
Focus on the Classroom: Novel Approaches to Course Delivery
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Elaine L. Craft, Florence-Darlington Technical College; Donna Kay Chrislip; Rex Allen Parr; Victoria Alexandra Sauber, Arapahoe Community College
Tagged Divisions
Two Year College Division
, problem-solving, communication, knowledge of business processes, teamwork, and agood work ethic, that can leverage the technical skills for greater impact for both the companyand the worker. Likewise, through their survey of 200 companies (2006), the metro-DenverWIRED Initiative discovered a need for technical workers with a broader-than-expected range ofskills, i.e. a call for technical workers to have solid writing, marketing, leadership, or sales skills.When evaluating job applicants, businesses surveyed indicated they value experience and skills,most, and find that applicants do not have the required written and verbal communication skillsthey need to be viable candidates. Based on a 2007 study, the Indiana Business Research Centerpredicted
Conference Session
Focus on the Classroom: Novel Approaches to Course Delivery
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Andrew Peter Vogt, Salt Lake Community College
Tagged Divisions
Two Year College Division
, they must have strong work ethics and be wiling to go above andbeyond what is required of them. This becomes even more difficult when work, family life, or otherimportant commitments compete with time students need to spend on their eduction. However, thequality of education cannot be sacrificed. This is a prime example the SLCC core theme of Accessand Success which targets giving students access to a high quality education while ensuring theirsuccess. SLCC provides students with the opportunity of obtaining an Associate of Pre-Engineering(APE) degree in Chemical, Civil/Environmental, Computer, Electrical, Manufacturing, MaterialScience, and Mechanical Engineering. Unlike a Bachelors of Science in Engineering, the APEdegree given from SLCC
Conference Session
Two-year College Division: Authors Address Transfer Matters-Part I
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Sarah Cooley Jones, Louisiana State University; Warren N. Waggenspack Jr., Louisiana State University
Tagged Topics
Diversity
Tagged Divisions
Two Year College Division
. Eachwinter the Pathway Scholars were included in the required book club reading that supportsdeveloping a strong work ethic, leadership and overall success. The selections were,EntreLeadership by Dave Ramsey, QBQ! The Question behind the Question by John Miller, andIt Worked for Me by Colin Powell, and roundtable discussions were held during the first seminarof the spring semester.The Pathway Scholars were also incorporated into the formalized College Peer Mentor Trainingprogram that was held in two, five-hour sessions. This training covered a variety of topics andactivities to prepare them as mentor to incoming students and develop leadership.Advising Meetings & CommunicationsThe Pathway Scholars were required to meet with a staff member from