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Focus on the Classroom: Innovative Pedagogies

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David I. Spang, Rowan College at Burlington County; Kathryn E. Strang, Rowan College at Burlington County

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mission and goals. Most recently her responsibilities included serving on the PRR steering committee for Standards 7 & 14 and the Co-Chair for Standard 14, working as a lead on ABET accreditation, chairing the general education committee for the college, and overseeing all assessments and institutional effectiveness plans. At the 2015 Drexel University assessment confer- ence: Assessment for Student Success - Building Academic Innovation & Renewal, Kathryn authored and conducted the presentation, Utilizing & Linking Academic Assessment Outcomes to Strategic Planning. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 A Student Outcomes Assessment Methodology for Technology

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Two-Year to Four-Year Transfer Programs: Best Practices

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Eric James Davishahl, Everett Community College; Xiaopeng Bi, Washington State University

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program in fall 2012.Following the success of the BSME program, WSU used a similar model to add an electricalengineering (BSEE) program on the EvCC campus in fall 2014 and plans to start a softwareengineering (BSSE) program in fall 2016. Close collaborations have been built to leverage theknowledge, skills, and facilities of both institutions to provide a rich student experience withoften limited resources. Community college students can enroll in some of the same classes asjunior level WSU students before making the transfer, thus gaining exposure to the upperdivision experience before committing to the WSU program and providing opportunities forsocial mixing of sophomore and junior level students not typically available to communitycollege

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Enhancing Student Success in Two-Year Colleges

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Richard Brown Bankhead III, Highline College; Tessa Alice Olmstead, Highline College; Judy Mannard PE, Highline Community College

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emphasize multiple modes of reflective output, including written text,drawings, and both audio and video recordings. A culminating student project is also presented.The project is a reflective work centered on helping students to plan their personal developmenttowards becoming a “world class engineering student” through the use of gap analysis.IntroductionStudent success in engineering is not only dependent on academic talent, but also the ability todevelop the right attitudes and behaviors required to be successful in the demanding collegecoursework. At Highline College we focus on changing student behavior through the use ofreflective teaching practices. A list of successful student behaviors is provided below: • Successful engineering

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Addressing Diversity Issues in Engineering Education

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jackie Perez, Texas A&M University - Dwight Look College of Engineering; So Yoon Yoon, Texas A&M University; Teri Kristine Reed, Texas A&M University; Cecelia Diane Lawley, Texas A&M University

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, Texas was one of five majorityminority states11. These partnerships increase educational opportunities and support efforts toproduce engineers reflective of the community. This paper shares the challenges and successeslearned during the first three years of the program and the planned expansion to further recruit,retain, and graduate a more diverse engineering demographic through a pathway of co-enrollment and partnership with two-year institutions.II. Background of the PartnershipsThe Texas public education system includes 39 public universities, 50 public community collegedistricts with multiple campuses and 75 of the 409 designated Hispanic Serving Institutions(HSIs) in the United States (18.3%)12,13. From 2000 to 2015, the number of

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Two-Year to Four-Year Transfer Programs: Best Practices

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tracy Huang, Canada College; Amelito G Enriquez, Canada College

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5-year STEM strategic plan, community colleges are proposed to play a key role in recruiting and preparing future scientists and engineers, especially among students from traditionally underrepresented ethnic backgrounds. Through a grant from the Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSI) Education Grants Program, the STEM Center was established at a community college in Northern California. The STEM Center integrated all STEM student support services within STEM academic study. Through leveraging multiple grants, the STEM Center provides a set of comprehensive student support services, including study groups, tutoring, STEM-specific academic counseling and career exploration, and information on internships and scholarships. The

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Enhancing Student Success in Two-Year Colleges

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dan G. Dimitriu, San Antonio College; Klaus Bartels, San Antonio College; Steven F. Lewis, William R. Sinkin Eco Centro, San Antonio College; Bahram Asiabanpour, Texas State University

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minority institution partner will be added. In the third and final year,the fifth minority institution will be selected and added from among the most deserving andinterested institutions. Through this partnership, called REENERGIZE, it is expected that thetwo-year colleges will develop their own research capabilities in renewable energy based oncollaboration with Texas State (16, 17).Plan of OperationThe purpose of the Re-Energize program is to establish a continuous, year-around creativeresearch and development (R&D) and professional development (PD) ecosystem to empowerinstitutions of higher education who prepare students in engineering and engineering technologyin Central Texas to continue to do so with enhanced and focused knowledge

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Addressing Diversity Issues in Engineering Education

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tressa Kay Mikel, University of California, Berkeley; Frank Hoang, University of California, Berkeley; Pedro S. H. Kim, UC Berkeley; Maria-Isabel Carnasciali, University of New Haven; Shannon Ciston, University of California, Berkeley

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 personality, experiences, skills and values.​  This frame can provide insight into the ways that adult engineering students build their sense of professional identity through multiple modes.   Successful development of an engineering identity is reflected by professional persistence. Work by Lichtenstein et al found that a minority percentage (42%) of seniors definitively planned on  12​pursuing an engineering related career following graduation.​  Undergraduate engineering programs must try to do better to foster engineering identity development so that professional persistence is improved and the workforce is provided a steady stream of capable degreed engineers from a variety of

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Curriculum Development in Two-Year Engineering and Engineering Technology Programs

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert A. Chin, East Carolina University; Sharon Marie Rouse, Mitchell Community College

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and mirrors the decentralized andcomplex nature of education in the United States. Oversight of the process is provided by theCouncil for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and the U.S. Department of Education.Among the programmatic accrediting bodies recognized by CHEA are the following: TheAssociation to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), Accreditation Commissionfor Education in Nursing (ACEN), Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE),National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), Planning AccreditationBoard (PAB), and ATMAE, or the Association of Technology, Management, and AppliedEngineering.According to CHEA2 , ATMAE’s scope of accreditation includes associate, baccalaureate, andmaster's

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Enhancing Student Success in Two-Year Colleges

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nicholas P Langhoff, Skyline College; Eva Schiorring; Erik N Dunmire, College of Marin; Thomas Rebold, Monterey Peninsula College; Tracy Huang, Canada College

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object properties, basic editing, 3D drawing, isometric drawing 7 7a. Introduction to Trusses and Truss structures, members in compression/tension, Structures, Bridge Design bridge modeling software, engineering design. Students use this session to layout their design plan prior to construction. 8 8. Modeling Drag Force in a Viscous fluids/friction, drag force, numerical Wind Tunnel modeling/analysis. 7b. Continued work on Bridge Bridge construction. project above 9

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Focus on the Classroom: Innovative Pedagogies

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Erik N Dunmire, College of Marin; Amelito G Enriquez, Canada College; Nicholas P. Langhoff, Skyline College; Thomas Rebold, Monterey Peninsula College; Eva Schiorring, Canada College

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, Engineering Graphics, Materials Science, Circuits, and MATLAB Programming.In planning the new initiative, the three colleges agreed that they would develop lab courses thatemphasized inquiry-based approaches requiring authentic problem-solving and studentinteraction, in an effort to enhance learning relative to many existing online and face-to-facelecture courses. Educational research has often shown that passive instructor-centered lecturingis less effective than approaches that actively engage students in the learning process.4,5 This isparticularly true in engineering because of its emphasis on developing higher-order problemsolving skills. For example, studies of introductory materials science students have demonstratedthat the more constructive

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Curriculum Development in Two-Year Engineering and Engineering Technology Programs

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ibrahim F. Zeid, Northeastern University; Chitra N. Javdekar, Massachusetts Bay Community College; Claire Duggan, Northeastern University; Marina Bograd

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integrates requiredcourses with career planning and support, followed by a paid internship with a partner company,completed by final reflection and placement. The net cash outlay for a participant is $4,400 withthe opportunity to earn the equivalent or more during the paid internship. We have developedtwo tracks for the program, one in Innovation and one in Technology. Each track shares severalfoundational courses and has been designed to meet the diverse needs and prior skills of ourtarget population.Courses/core curriculumManufacturing certificate programs are offered at MassBay Community College and are part ofthe engineering department offerings. The college is an open access institution and thecertificate programs do not have prerequisite

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Addressing Diversity Issues in Engineering Education

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anna Marbella Camacho, Cañada College; Denise Hum, Cañada College

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for academic success.1. IntroductionWith the increasing demand for a skilled and technically savvy workforce in the United States,addressing retention problems in the first two years of college is a promising and cost-effectivestrategy to address this need. A recent Committee on STEM Education National Science andTechnology Council report Federal Science, Technology, Engineering, And Mathematics(STEM) Education 5-Year Strategic Plan indicates that the United States needs make STEMeducation a priority. To achieve that goal, the Department of Education has committed $4.3billion to encourage states to develop “comprehensive strategies to improve achievement andprovide rigorous curricula in STEM subjects; partner with local STEM institutions

Conference Session

Focus on the Classroom: Innovative Pedagogies

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kristin Kelly Frady; Rebecca S Hartley, Clemson University Center for Workforce Development; Kapil Chalil Madathil, Clemson University; Hope Epps Rivers, South Carolina Technical College System; Elaine L. Craft, Florence-Darlington Technical College; Stephanie Denise Frazier, South Carolina Technical College System

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final project and instructionalenhancement plan that incorporated tools and techniques learned throughout the academy. Three cohorts have completed the program. Each cohort has a specific focus area. Forexample, the third Faculty Academy cohort targeted faculty in the STEM and InformationTechnology programs. Fourteen persons participated in synchronous and asynchronousworkshops that included topics such as pedagogy, teaching and learning, assessment, and studentsuccess. A total of forty faculty members have received this personalized training. The impact isfar reaching as several participants have shared their experiences with other colleagues throughcampus workshops, conference presentations, and journal publications. Several of

Conference Session

Two-Year to Four-Year Transfer Programs: Best Practices

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chris Gordon, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville; Hasan Sevim, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville; Phillip M Brown, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

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assistant professor in the Department of Mining Engi- neering. He served as the Associate Dean of the College of Engineering from 1998 to 2006. He was appointed the Dean of School of Engineering at SIU Edwardsville in August 2006. Until 2000, most of Dr. Sevim’s publications were in mine systems optimization and open pit mine production planning. After 2000, in parallel with his administrative appointments, he published in engi- neering education.Mr. Phillip M Brown, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Director of Institutional Research & Studies c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 A systematic approach to determine admission GPA for transfer studentsIntroductionAt

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Addressing Diversity Issues in Engineering Education

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mary R. Anderson-Rowland, Arizona State University; Armando A. Rodriguez, Arizona State University

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4.0Plan” learning system, the students are helped with their academics.18 The Academic Success andProfessional Development class helps the students with networking and working a career fair,and encourages them to become leaders, to be active in student organizations, and to completeresearch projects, as well as plan their career for ten years past the baccalaureate.Previous StudiesSince the authors began working with transfer students in 2002, they have been researching waysto help them become aware of ENGR and to assist with the transfer process. They are interestedin knowing how best to get more CC students interested in ENGR. They have worked to makethe transfer process smoother for the students and to support them once they transfer. Their

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Addressing Diversity Issues in Engineering Education

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lea K Marlor, University of California, Berkeley; Catherine T. Amelink, Virginia Tech

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process than participants. While non-participants rated themselves higherin this area, data on admission rates would suggest otherwise. Transfer Questions 6.00 5.00 4.00 3.00 2.00 1.00 0.00 To what degree do you feel prepared to apply for I understand the Admissions process (e.g., how to enrollment in a four-year institution? apply, when to apply) for the four-year institution(s) I plan to apply to. Pre Post Nonparticipants Table 2: Transfer Admissions ReportingAs a result

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Two-Year College Division Poster Session

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jill Davishahl, Bellingham Technical College; Joel N. Swisher, Western Washington University

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to the WWU Institute for Energy Studies while providing a solid foundation in problemsolving and communication for students planning to enter the workforce directly aftergraduation. The academic courses include math, science (physics and chemistry), English, andeconomics. These academic courses are contextualized to include content related to clean energyin order to increase students exposure to key topics related to the renewable energy industry. Figure 2: BTC AAS-T Degree in Clean EnergyThe industry prep coursework consists of a series of electronics technology courses includingAC/DC Current, Semi Conductors, Operational Amplifiers, Digital Applications, ElectronicsCommunication, and Emerging Technologies. The

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Curriculum Development in Two-Year Engineering and Engineering Technology Programs

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gary J. Mullett, Springfield Technical Community College

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ITEST, IUSE, and STEM-C19have called for proposals that attempt to get young people and under-represented minorities andfemales interested in STEM topics and computer coding. On January 30th of this year (2016),President Obama announced a $4.2 Billon educational initiative called “Computer Science ForAll”. This proposal is a plan to reboot computer science education programs in what the WhiteHouse is calling an "Eisenhower moment" for technical education. This three-year initiativewould help train teachers, equip classrooms, and develop new class materials20. All this in aneffort to increase student knowledge about the computer and how to apply it to solve problemsand perform useful functions.A Solution?Recently, the CSET program at STCC has

Conference Session

Enhancing Student Success in Two-Year Colleges

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nicolas N Brown, University of Utah Department of Mechanical Engineering; Joy Velarde, University of Utah; Debra J Mascaro, University of Utah

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for the first time. Other eventssuch as bowling and bubble ball soccer were held in the middle of each semester, with theintention of creating and strengthening relationships outside of the academic environment. Thehope in providing these opportunities for social interaction is that the students will feel a strongerconnection to the department and university, build stronger relationships with each other, andthrive academically and socially because they are having positive experiences. The plan is tocontinue to offer social activities at least once or twice per semester going forward.4. AssessmentProgram SuccessThe peer mentor program is in the first year of implementation. Preliminary assessment ofprogram goals was achieved through voluntary

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Enhancing Student Success in Two-Year Colleges

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elaine L. Craft, Florence-Darlington Technical College

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technology, etc.);  demonstrate academic ability or potential; and demonstrate financial need, defined for undergraduate students by the US Department of Education’s rules for need-based Federal financial aid, Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), or, for graduate students, defined as financial eligibility for Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need (GAANN).”3History of NSF-funded scholarships in STEM:The following press release statement announced this new H-1B visa-funded NSF program onMarch 29, 1999: “The National Science Board…approved plans by the National ScienceFoundation (NSF) to provide some $21 million to fund 8,000 one-year scholarships of up to$2,500 each to low