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Phil Fabiano

Session 1247 Strategic and Operational Planning At The Department Level Phil Fabiano New Jersey Institute of TechnologyAbstractThis paper describes the process used to develop a strategic-operational plan for the EngineeringTechnology (ET) department at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT). The activities ofthe planning process that led to a combined strategic-operational plan, are presented as a guidefor starting and undertaking departmental level planning within academic departments. Ahistorical summary of the NJIT University

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Tracy S. Tillman

Session 3230 Planning Activities and Evaluating Student Performance for Concurrent Engineering Class Projects Dr. Tracy S. Tillman, CMfgE, CEI Eastern Michigan University Introduction This paper will describe student-based planning and evaluation techniques for a 300-leveldesign for manufacturing course and a 400-level manufacturing program capstone course, inwhich students learn and apply concurrent engineering techniques in order to design andmanufacture a product

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Thomas R Phillips

Session 2560 Planning Engineering Exchange Programs From The Proposal To Final Evaluation T.R. Phillips Managing Director, Collegeways Associates (USA)Recent History: Since 1992 we have seen increased support for engineering exchange programsthat involve coursework, internships, faculty exchange, curriculum development, and learningtechnologies. But given the actual needs of our students and institutions, these new grant funds arespread very thin.The Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE/USDE) is now conducting itsthird round of

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Karen E. Schmahl

Session 3657 UNIQUE APPROACH TO TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT IN A QUALITY PLANNING AND CONTROL LABORATORY Karen E. Schmahl Ph.D., P.E. Miami University, Oxford, OhioIn recent years, Total Quality Management tools and principles have been increasinglyintroduced into engineering curriculum. This paper describes a unique approach to integratingTQM in the laboratory of a Quality Planning and Control course which had previously focusedsolely on statistical control of quality and precision linear measurement. The new approachincludes a team building component, Lab Development Project and TQM

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John R. Williams; Dr. Martin Pike

Session 2275 Session 2275 A Process to Earn Promotion and Tenure By John R. Williams, Dr. Martin Pike Purdue University AbstractBefore a new business is created or an existing business will expand to gain financial backingfrom others, the first thing that banks and other capital sources usually want to see is the businessplan for the company. This plan is a detailed plan that includes an assessment of the business’finances, market

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Tom Zickel; Gary B. Randolph; Ronald Goodnight

objectives. This method typically leads toimproved learning, communications and problem resolution. This was the basis of three PurdueUniversity instructors’ experimentation in classes with quite different content.The computer technology course “Computer Programming Database Concepts” required thestudents to learn and use a modified PERT analysis using network paths, time requirements andstudent responsibility designations, to plan the complete development of a database. The team oreported on-going results and completed 360 evaluations at each benchmark.The EET “Electronic System Fabrication” course first introduced project management processes,requirements and normal ‘problems.’ A five member team used

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Henry W. Kraebber

“pitfalls” which may be encountered. Manufacturingeducators are encouraged to carefully plan to use IMM systems as an aid to teaching their classes. The explosive growth in the capabilities of personal computers has helped bring thecomputer into nearly every facet of the operation of a business. Manufacturing educators haveused computers as tools to solve industrial problems for years. Computer instruction onprogramming and the use of software packages is a major element of accredited programs inmanufacturing engineering technology. Manufacturing laboratories at a two year or four yearinstitution use computers for engineering design, manufacturing planning and control,calculations and productivity analysis, quality control, cost analysis

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Mark A. Pagano; Christine L. Corum

Session 1247 Continuous Improvement in an MET Program Christine L. Corum, Mark A. Pagano Purdue UniversityAbstractIn 1995, the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation board for Engineeringand Technology (TAC of ABET) approved a new criteria which places direct responsibility oneach engineering technology program to plan and implement continuous improvement andfurthermore, they must demonstrate achievements. The criteria (V.A.3.) and (V.A.4.) appearedin draft form in the 1996-97 criteria release; and since there have been no serious objections todate, this

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Vernon W. Lewis

Session 1649 Expectations of On-campus and Remote Students in a Course in Civil Engineering Technology V. W. Lewis, Jr. Old Dominion University AbstractOld Dominion University has developed an extensive distance learning system (Teletechnet)which includes over 21 remote community college sites and a total of 13 hospital, military andindustrial sites. The course which instigated this paper is a course in Plans and Specifications.This course was taught on campus in its current format in the spring semesters

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Saundra D. Johnson

Program.Currently the Minority Engineering Program (MEP) at Penn State operates within three stages thatprove to be effective in responding to these challenges: I. The Informative Stage II. The Outreach Stage III. The Collaboration StageThe Informative Stage begins with heightening the awareness of the goals reflected in the Collegeof Engineering Strategic Plan1 to faculty, staff and students. The College of Engineering’s StrategicPlan, which includes diversity initiatives, is submitted every five years. Also, a progress report issubmitted on an annual basis.In the College of Engineering Strategic Plan five strategic initiatives are identified that will developa faculty, staff and student body of

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Shivakumar Raman; P. Simin Pulat; Hank Grant; Bob L. Foote; Adedeji B. Badiru

Oklahoma (OU) and Oklahoma State University(OSU). One component of this environment seeks to develop a framework for productionmanagement that effectively integrates process planning and other shop floor control functions ina dynamic and stochastic environment. This research is being translated from a methodologydomain to an implementation domain to serve two functions: (1) linking the undergraduatecourses that comprise the OU-IE curriculum, and (2) providing pluggable modules for otherundergraduate programs with a structure unlike the OU-IE curriculum. The software modulesbeing implemented will allow a student to study the role of individual activities and the effect ofindividual decisions with respect to a global system's performance. Course

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James E. Simon

Session 2606 Brief Design/Build/Remove Assignments for Structures Courses James E. Simon University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignAbstractTwo types of brief student assignments to design and build rudimentary structures that are bigenough to stand under have enhanced understanding of a variety of structural planning, design,and construction issues. Problem statements, grading criteria, and examples of completedprojects illustrate the use of this vehicle to augment the study of building stability and behaviorof non-horizontal roof structures. Among the benefits discussed are the

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Jose A. Macedo

Session 3157 Documentation of Automation Projects Jose A. Macedo Texas Tech UniversityThis paper describes a method to teach documentation skills as part of automation designprojects. At the beginning of the semester, students are given a simple automated system andassigned the task of improving it in some sense. They are guided through the following steps:generate ideas for improving the existing system, prepare a proposal for approval by theinstructor explaining the improvements, plan and execute the approved modifications, andprepare technical documentation

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Robert J. Witt; Gilbert A. Emmert

began in the spring 1995semester. Lessons learned from this initial attempt at assessment are reported. I. IntroductionThe UW-Madison campus has required that educational objectives and outcome assessmentprocedures be developed and implemented for all majors. This arose because of a requirementfrom the North Central Accrediting Association, which accredits the campus. A similarrequirement for engineering has emerged from ABET as part of the ABET 2000 criteria beingimplemented. In order to meet this requirement in the Department of Nuclear Engineering andEngineering Physics, a committee was formed to formulate educational objectives and proposean assessment plan for each of our degree programs at the

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Todd Mosher

compares planning a course with planning a research project. For TheAerospace Institute this analogy has been modified to an analogy between course design andsystems engineering, which is a concept very familiar to its instructors. This paper walksthrough this methodology and offers suggestions for implementation that should be useful in avariety of educational environments. Examples are provided throughout to illustrate theconcepts. INTRODUCTIONThe Aerospace Institute was established in July 1994 to integrate key corporate educationalresources toward The Aerospace Corporation vision to be the world’s leader in space technology,planning and system engineering. Since then as a part of their charter, The

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Wessel Koning

− initiative − responsibility − decision-making − problem-solving thinking3. the individual student gains experience and skills in; − specifying − communication − teamworking − retrieve and obtain information − management − leadership − planning and organization − reporting and documenting − cost calculations and controlThe goal in the EE project is to engineer and realize some electrical or electronic device,where the emphasis is more on the engineering part instead on the realization. To guide thestudents in their project and to achieve a uni-versal approach a 5-phase project managementprescription 6 with 5 step in each phase was introduced, i.e.:Planning phase: 1

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Cal Caswell; Mel I. Mendelson

Session 2563 Integrated Product Development in the Classroom Mel Mendelson, Cal Caswell Loyola Marymount UniversityAbstractA course entitled, "New Product Design and Development" was introduced to meet the needs ofindustry and to address reform in engineering education. It was modeled after a similar onetaught at MIT; however, it had distinctly different features. The course used multi-discipinaryteams and product planning to create commercial products. Our course emphasized teambuilding, marketing, design, prototyping, and the business aspects of launching a new product onthe

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Mary Kathryn Mathis; Duane Stucky; Ahad S. Nasab

and Planning2. Engineering and Design3. State and Federal Regulations4. Maintenance and Service ContractsEach team is encouraged to work closely with the project staff to gather information andin some cases contribute to the project.The Administration and Planning team consults with the university administrationofficers and other project staff to investigate the overall criteria for investment decisionsand budget issues. These activities usually involve comparison of the proposed systemto other traditional systems in several respects such as cost analysis, depreciation issues,regulatory issues, local government and utilities issues, and overall university facilityneeds analysis.The Engineering and Design group is given a certain input

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David M. Woodall

issue has left the public with the perception thatthere is no acceptable solution. While Europe and Japan are well on their way to the long termstorage of spent nuclear fuel waste, the US vacillates on storage options and plans another in along series of studies.Under the pressure of declining enrollments and the opportunities offered by faculty retirementsto reallocate faculty positions to more compelling technical areas, many nuclear engineeringdepartments have in recent years been abolished. The nuclear engineering faculty have oftenbeen merged into larger departments and programs have usually been retained, but sometimesonly at the graduate level. Some examples of universities with well-recognized nuclearengineering departments which have

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Craig Gunn

or outlinefor, plan to plan and carry out in a skillful way; to form in the mind, contrive, to developaccording to a plan." With these ideas in mind it is a relatively easy step to begin formulatingone's own plans to involve students in the world of design, a world where the participantsunderstand that design is the heart of engineering.Design in ROSESROSES students are given opportunities to design class presentations ontopics that relate to engineering. Students become the teachers in order to speak to their fellowclassmates. They investigate the real world in order to find out how they will be perceived whenthey, too, carry the mantle of engineer. Flexibility in course topics allows students to initiate the planning and execution of

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S. Gokhale; J. Aldrich

approximately seventy year old, three room, house was located on a quite tree lined street and had a good market potential once rehabilitated, - the existing construction consisted of rough sawn lumber that appeared to be in excellent shape, and - the property had to be enlarged into a three bedroom house to increase it’s resale value.Once the property selection was finalized the students were divided into groups of five. Thegroups were assigned the following tasks: - conduct property survey and furnish a Site Plan (Fig. 2), - inspect the existing structure, obtain dimensions and furnish As Built Drawings, and - Develop new Floor Plans.Project Related Activities Accomplished In ClassForensic Analysis

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Richard C. Anderson; Michael R. Duffey; Michael McDermott

factors. However, this type of experience isoutside the scope of most project-based engineering design courses. In this paper, a one semestergraduate course in “Production Design” is described which attempts to replicate these complexinteractions across multiple teams typical of the product realization process (PRP) in industry.Student teams conduct feasibility studies for small/medium-sized production facilities to assessthe technical and economic viability of new high-tech products. Students are divided into threeto five interacting teams, each with complementary functional responsibility for productredesign, production planning, materials and purchasing, human and plant resources, andeconomic and strategic planning. This paper focuses in

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T. Al Austin; Steve Wells

5Four of the five courses listed above included students from 2 provinces in Canada. These pilotcourses have been so successful that further courses are being developed and active recruitmentis planned for the Fall 97 semester. Method of Delivery At present five courses have been developed that are suitable for study at home orindustry. The following methods of delivery have been implemented.1. Course Packs. Each course is accompanied by a text book, computer software (whereapplicable) and the following written material: a. Syllabus b. Course outline c. Instructors notes and special questions d. Sample problems with solutions e. Practical assignments f. Projects (where

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Tom L. Powers; Roger Wright; O'Neill Burchett; Michael R. Manning; Bruce W. Farmer; Brad Gilbreath

interrupted theboard's discussion and argued that it was too early to dump the sponsor and give up on theproject. As we stated our unpopular opinion, the tension became palpable.Through incidents like that, we learned that projects courses, where students work on projectsfrom industry, can be difficult to teach. And projects courses can be even more challenging whenyou add multiple participant groups (e.g., sponsors and board members) and disciplines (e.g.,engineering and business) to a course.In this paper we describe challenges we encountered while teaching a master's-level, multi-participant, interdisciplinary manufacturing projects course. We also provide advice forinstructors planning to teach a similar course--advice we could have used but had

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Thomas W. Graver; Leon F. McGinnis; David W. Rosen

seemed clear. Get industry actively involved. Page 2.166.2In late 1994, we began to assemble a business plan for the rapid prototyping activities. Ourexperiences in running the CIMS program (an industry-sponsored manufacturing educationprogram for graduate students) had taught us that industry responds best to a well thought outplan; something that's written down; something that clearly shows a path to success; somethingthat shows that we are interested in what industry needs -- not just what we need. In crafting ourbusiness plan, we addressed issues that we thought would be the keys to long term success: howthe activity would be funded; how

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O. G. Petersen; Steven Barnicki; Cynthia Barnicki

teaching assistants. Faculty members teach all classes andlaboratories.FACULTY REVIEW, RENEWAL, AND APPOINTMENT PROCESS The Milwaukee School of Engineering faculty review, renewal and appointment processincorporates both peer review and administrative review procedures at both the department anduniversity-wide levels. This review process is automatic, occurring at intervals that aredependent upon the academic rank held by the faculty member. The faculty member is expectedto participate at the appropriate time in this review. Failure to participate is construed as givingnotice of intention to terminate employment. As part of the process, faculty members are also required to submit a plan of professionalgrowth that they expect to

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Philip J. Regalbuto; Page Ransom; Mary Morton-Gibson; Lise V. P. Esch

topics were either added or revised extensively: 1) careerexploration and planning; 2) team communication skills; 3) oral communication skills and 4)written communication skills. Page 2.399.1Career exploration and planningThe career exploration and planning took place in four phases. First, the differences andsimilarities among engineers, engineering technologists and engineering technicians werecompared and contrasted in lecture. The required academic preparation, expected workingconditions and the curricula offered at Trident and nearby institutions were also covered.Second, a follow-up homework assignment had each student research his or her

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W.M. Spurgeon

Figures 1, 2, and 3. The three kinds of work are oftenorganized into a matrix, illustrated in Figure 4. Page 2.494.2 Fig. 1 Definition of a Project A planned undertaking, having-- Specific goals Specific starting and completion dates A definite budget A manager responsible for-- Achieving or surpassing the goals On time Within budget Fig. 2 Definition of a Program A group of related projects having-- Specific goals, broader than projects

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Michael L. Mavrovouniotis

classroomlearning. Do you plan your own advising approach to guide your advisees and foster theirdevelopment?Academic advising is not just a clerkish support service; it is an integral part of the educationalprocess. The advisor's office, with its many systematic student contacts, is a powerfulmechanism for helping students realize their full potential. Academic advising has an impact onretention, academic success of students, and the students' career choice process.Many varied and important duties lay claim to a faculty member's time. Advising does not, andshould not, take a substantial time commitment. Advisors should have a sense of caring aboutthe students and the willingness to develop and follow good advising practices. They shouldreflect on their

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Walter Buchanan

Session 2347 Expectations for Faculty Development in Engineering Technology Walter W. Buchanan Oregon Institute of Technology AbstractThere is probably nothing more important to a new faculty member than to find out what isexpected to achieve promotion and tenure. In many institutions, however, what is expected toachieve these goals is vague and unclear. This article lays out ways an institution can make itclear to a new faculty member what needs to be done to have a good chance to achievepromotion and tenure through a realistic plan of