Conference Session

Laboratory Development and Technology in the Civil Engineering Classroom

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Laura Hernandez, Michigan Technological University; Stanley Vitton, Michigan Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

(L3) 6. Risk and Uncertainty (L3) 7. Project Management (L3) 8. Communication (L4) 9. Leadership (L3) 10. Teamwork (L3) 11. Attitudes (L2) 12. Professional & Ethical Responsibility (L2)This structure utilizes the cognitive domain of Bloom’s Taxonomy to enable students whocomprehend the fundamental concepts of soil mechanics. Each laboratory workshop will guidestudents through the cycle of learning by starting at stage 1, knowledge, where students begin toexplore the concepts of the topic and building up to stage 6, evaluation, where students are ableto grasp the larger picture by being able to communicate what

Collection

2009 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Kauser Jahan; Jess W. Everett; Gina Tang; Stephanie Farrell; Hong Zhang; Angela Wenger; Majid Noori

quality parameters (e.g.,aquarium temperature, pH, Conductivity, and Dissolved Oxygen). Students also identify allrelevant electronic components (e.g., sensors, amplifier, A/D, and D/A, etc.) and theirinterrelations.WWW and Networking: One important feature of the aquarium project is the on-line real-timedata acquisition. This module focuses on the basic networking technology in support of thistheme. Students are introduced to a seven-layer networking model, distributed systems asexemplified in the Internet, and database fundamentals with emphasis on their application to theaquarium.Ethics and Sustainability: The aquarium theme is extended to investigate ethical, social andenvironmental issues through classroom and homework activities. These

Collection

2009 Northeast Section Meeting

Authors

Kauser Jahan; Jess W. Everett; Gina Tang; Stephanie Farrell; Hong Zhang; Angela Wenger; Majid Noori

quality parameters (e.g.,aquarium temperature, pH, Conductivity, and Dissolved Oxygen). Students also identify allrelevant electronic components (e.g., sensors, amplifier, A/D, and D/A, etc.) and theirinterrelations.WWW and Networking: One important feature of the aquarium project is the on-line real-timedata acquisition. This module focuses on the basic networking technology in support of thistheme. Students are introduced to a seven-layer networking model, distributed systems asexemplified in the Internet, and database fundamentals with emphasis on their application to theaquarium.Ethics and Sustainability: The aquarium theme is extended to investigate ethical, social andenvironmental issues through classroom and homework activities. These

Conference Session

Educational Issues in Civil Engineering

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anant Kukreti, University of Cincinnati

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

the final presentation at the conclusion of program. 5. Ethics in Engineering Research. Is held in first week with the following main goals: (i) Familiarize with the grey area of ethics; (ii) Discuss ethical decisions using a board game with presented situations; (iii) Discuss the difference between a legal resolution to a problem, a moral solution, and ethical solution; and (iv) Ethics in research. The topics covered familiarize the participants with the ethics and problems that arise when researching. Ethics case studies are presented using an Ethics Challenge Board Game, which involves group discussions of real life situations and the course of actions, whether

Conference Session

Emerging Information Technologies

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Reza Sanati-Mehrizy, Utah Valley State College; Afsaneh Minaie, Utah Valley University

Tagged Divisions

Information Systems

hours of course work. These 123 credit hours include 36 credithours general study, 45 credit hours of Computer Science core requirements, and 42 credit hoursrequirements for student graduating in Database Area of Specialization listed as follows: General Study (36 Credit Hours) All students graduating from XXX must complete the following 36 credit hours general study. ≠ ENGL 1010 Introduction to Writing 3.0 ≠ ENGL 2020 Intermediate Writing 3.0 ≠ PHIL 2050 Ethics & Value 3.0 ≠ ECON or HIST or PLSC

Conference Session

Develop Course / Materials / Topics for a Global Engineering Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Melany Ciampi, Organization of Researches in Environment, Health and Safety; Claudio Brito, Council of Researches in Education and Sciences

Tagged Divisions

International

engineersdedicated to education. The curriculum follows the modular international engineering educationcurriculum that attends fully the education rules for the university level of formation in thecountry. It is a very dynamic and rich program, developed in modules, followed in severalcountries in the world. It follows the trend of global formation of professionals, mainly to attendthe need of a prepared engineering educator to act in the several different cultural environments,which mobility has imposed as a fact of life for researchers and teachers at graduation level. Newcompetencies of educators are needed such as: evaluation management; developmentcompetencies; communication skills; teamwork; ethics and intercultural competencies. Thisengineering

Conference Session

Projects and Problems in First-Year Courses

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vinod Lohani, Virginia Tech; Ganesh Balasubramanian, Virginia Tech; Ishwar Puri, Virginia Tech; Scott Case, Virginia Tech; Roop Mahajan, Virginia Tech

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

within ESM DepartmentThe ESM department has 23 faculty members and 123 undergraduate students from sophomoreto senior levels. The relatively small size of this department makes it an excellent venue forexamining the effectiveness of the instructional options like the nanotechnology option proposedin this paper. Figure 1 shows a list of experiences/courses students will undergo as part of theproposed nanotechnology option within the ESM department. All engineering freshmen areintroduced to basic fundamentals of nanotechnology to begin the spiral curriculum experiences.In addition to repeating basic nanotechnology concepts, students will be introduced to thesocietal and ethical aspects of this emerging technology at the next level of learning

Conference Session

New Learning Paradigms I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Margaret Huyck, Illinois Institute of Technology; Kristin Bryant, Illinois Institute of Technology; Daniel Ferguson, Ohio Northern University

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

AC 2009-1032: THE IMPACT OF REFLECTIONS IN SERVICE LEARNING ANDOTHER UNDERGRADUATE TEAM PROJECT LEARNINGMargaret Huyck, Illinois Institute of Technology Margaret Huyck is Professor in the Institute of Psychology, Illinois Institute of Technology. Her areas of expertise include adult development and program evaluation. She has been working with the IPRO Program at IIT for many years. She was a co-PI on an NSF CCLI-1 grant for adapting an EPICS Service Learning Pathway at IIT; and is the PI for a collaborative project funded with an NSF CCLI-2 grant to measure and identify best practices in multidisciplinary teamwork and awareness of ethical issues.Kristin Bryant, Illinois Institute of Technology

Conference Session

Emerging Information Technologies

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

C. Richard Helps, Brigham Young University; Bret Swan, Brigham Young University

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Information Systems

programsoffering themTopic %Written Communication 87Oral communication 83Engineering Ethics 76Project Planning and Scheduling 72Decision making 68Teambuilding 66Team Dynamics

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hamid Vakilzadian, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Dietmar Moeller, University of Hamburg

communication as well as a good knowledge of information technology isneeded for preparing students to write reports and explain them in team meetings. These softskills are important to provide students with adequate knowledge in using and displaying anefficient and informed use of information technology. Others, part of the requirements forNo. 10, are intended for the professional skills of the student. These are necessary but are notlimited to project management, ethics, and leadership skills for engineers.2. Program Evaluation and AssessmentA solid assessment and evaluation should be included as part of any program. Currently,engineering programs are being assessed every six years by ABET. Criterion No. 3, which isspecific for engineering programs

Conference Session

Beyond the Engineering Classroom

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Traum, University of North Texas; Sharon Karackattu, University of North Texas

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

if they choose to changedisciplines on their own before experiencing hardship in major-specific upper-division classes. Wecall this academic self-selection process “soft weeding.” Page 14.503.3MethodsThe MEE Department offers a first-year experience course sequence taught over two consecutivesemesters called MEE Practice I & II, which is offered in a series of 1-hour seminars. Enteringfreshmen generally enrolled in MEE Practice I in Fall 2007, and 88% subsequently returned inSpring 2008 for MEE Practice II. The semesters began with interactive ethics seminars taught bythe instructor of record for the first 4 weeks to illuminate the

Conference Session

Capstone Design I

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Widmann, California Polytechnic State University; Lynne Slivovsky, California Polytechnic State University; Brian Self, California Polytechnic State University; J. Kevin Taylor, California Polytechnic State University

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

real-world problem satisfies all specified project requirements, such as marketing, engineering, and constraints. 4. Evaluate the effectiveness of one's own team and other teams' designs. 5. Effectively contribute one's own disciplinary knowledge on a team as well as locate and evaluate new information. 6. Contribute to effective project management (e.g., through the use of Gantt charts). 7. Effectively communicate with others in a team, fulfilling one's individual role in the project and in interfacing with customers. 8. Employ principles of effective communication. 9. Employ ethical practices in all aspects of the design process. 10. Reflect on aspects of design and the design process.Content and experiences

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship Education: Crossdisciplinary Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bruce Mutter, Bluefield State College

Tagged Divisions

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

steel bridge design. Winning and placing second inconference competitions qualified two of BSC teams to compete in national ASCE competitionsin Denver, CO and San Diego, CA in recent years.Competitions described above enhance the Institutional Mission by recognizing that the missionof the college is to provide students an affordable, geographically and electronically accessibleopportunity for public higher education. The School demonstrates its commitment to thisundergraduate education mission by providing an experienced, dedicated faculty and staffdelivering quality Engineering Technology programs. The SET programs are designed andoperated to promote BSC students’ intellectual, personal, ethical, and cultural development.The School and its

Conference Session

Global Engineering Education: Developments, Implementations

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ashraf Alkhairy, Alfaisal University; Leland Blank, Texas A&M University; Duane Boning, MIT; David Cardwell, University of Cambridge; W Craig Carter, MIT; Nick Collings, University of Cambridge; Allan Hayhurst, University of Cambridge; William Milne; Peter Robinson, University of Cambridge; Warren Seering, MIT; Kenneth Smith, MIT; Sallie Sheppard, Texas A&M University; Bill Stronge, University of Cambridge

Tagged Divisions

International

, and engineering(b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data(c) an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability(d) an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams(e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems(f) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility(g) an ability to communicate effectively(h) the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context(i) a recognition of the need for, and an

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2009 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Robert I. Egbert

the freshman engineering courseto include topics such a teamwork, professionalism and ethics, and fundamentals of theengineering design process.This paper describes the development of an appropriate introductory engineering course forstudents on the Missouri State University (MSU) campus who are participating in thecooperative engineering program operated by Missouri University of Science & Technology(Missouri S&T) in cooperation with MSU.IntroductionOn August 21, 2006, the Governor of the state of Missouri, along with the Curators of theUniversity of Missouri, the Chancellor of Missouri University of Science and Technology(Missouri S&T), and the President of Missouri State University (MSU) signed a Memorandumof Understanding that

Conference Session

Assessment and Continuous Improvement in Electronics and Electrical ET Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

surveys.Table 1 shows the EET PEOs. Table 1 Electrical Engineering Technology Program Educational Objectives 1PEO 1 Graduates of the program will be well prepared for their first position in the field. Graduates of the program will be successfully employed in a degree related job or pursing anPEO 2 additional degree. Employers will be satisfied with the performance of the program graduates, skills including:PEO 3 Effective teamwork and communication in a professional environment, and professional ethics. Graduates of the program will be satisfied with their education and show the ability toPEO 4 continuously improve their skills and professionally

Conference Session

Assessment and Continuous Improvement in Electronics and Electrical ET Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological University; John Irwin, Michigan Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

An ability to function effectively on teams ( ABET 2.e )Outcome 6 An ability to identify, analyze and solve technical problems (ABET 2.f )Outcome 7 An ability to communicate effectively (ABET 2.g )Outcome 8 A recognition of the need for and ability to engage in lifelong learning (ABET 2.h )Outcome 9 An ability to understand professional, ethical and social responsibilities (ABET 2.I ) A respect for diversity and a knowledge of contemporary professional, societal and global issuesOutcome 10 (ABET 2.j )Outcome 11 A commitment to quality, timeliness and continuous improvement (ABET 2.k) The application of circuit analysis and design, computer programming, associated software

Conference Session

Pedagogy and Assessment I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ehsan Sheybani; Singli Garcia-Otero; Keith Williamson

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

Programs, engineeringprograms must demonstrate that their students attain: Page 14.696.1a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineeringb) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret datac) an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realisticconstraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety,manufacturability, and sustainabilityd) an ability to function on multidisciplinary teamse) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problemsf) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibilityg

Conference Session

Implementation of the Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge and Recent ABET Experiences

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrea Welker, Villanova University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

students to pursue both knowledge and wisdom, and to aspire to ethical and moral leadership within their chosen careers, their community, and the world. We value a spirit of community among all members of the college that respects academic freedom and inquiry, the discovery and cultivation of new knowledge, and continued innovation in all that we do.The mission statement of the University is reflected in these mission statements. In addition,these mission statements guided the development of our objectives, which are presented later inthis paper.FacultyA full-time teaching load in the College of Engineering at Villanova is 12 contact hours persemester. If a faculty member is an active scholar, this load is reduced to 9

Conference Session

Sustainability and Environmental Issues

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Belle Wei, San Jose State University; Patricia Backer, San Jose State University

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

-wide Climate Solutions InitiativeThe Climate Solutions Initiative (CSI)11 involves a truly transdisciplinary educational approach.This project was an effort between the CoE, five other colleges at SJSU and the Institute forSocial Responsibility, Education and Ethics. The purpose of the CSI course is threefold: (i) toprepare students for the ethical challenges that they will face in their lives and careers, (ii) toexpose students to the different paradigms used by professionals from other fields, and (iii) toengage students with faculty who are at the forefront of their respective disciplines. The CSIcurriculum project was piloted in Fall 2008. Six SJSU faculty members, representing theColleges of Business, Science, Engineering, Applied

Conference Session

Potpourri

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ronald Welch, University of Texas, Tyler

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

laboratory data collection and report writing,team forming and experiences, improved (technical) writing skills, and designexperiences. Table 1. Course Objectives1. Explain the engineering profession and engineering ethics.2. Use technical communication skills to explain the results/analysis of introductorylaboratory exercises in Civil, Mechanical, and Electrical Engineering and ComputerScience.3. Explain engineering analysis and design.4. Analyze data collected during laboratory exercises.5. Analyze the impact engineering has had on the modern world.6. Design a simple engineering device, write a design report, and present the design aspart of team

Conference Session

ASCE Policy 465: Raising the Bar

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth Fridley, University of Alabama; Debra Larson, Northern Arizona University; Kevin Hall, University of Arkansas; Kevin Sutterer, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; James Alleman, Purdue University; Kenneth McManis, University of Louisiana; Jean-Pierre Bardet, University of Southern California; Brett Gunnink, Montana State University; George List, North Carolina State University; Roger Smith, Texas A&M University; Thomas Lenox, American Society of Civil Engineers

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

at LOA 5 – Synthesis - is not easily fulfilled by all current civil engineeringgraduates, so the response could merely reflect that some programs are skeptical that allgraduates have demonstrated an ability to design a complex system or process. The lowerresponse for that outcome in Table 1A could also be a function of the rubric specified. The rubricidentifies LOA5 - Synthesis as incorporating “realistic constraints such as economic,environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability.”Some of the surveyed programs may not expect graduates to consider more than one constraintin their designs. Thus, the graduates may be able to “design a complex system or process to meetdesired needs,” but not

Conference Session

DEED Poster Session

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Laura Ruhala, University of Southern Indiana

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

commonly for each specialty. Students are advised by faculty members in theirdiscipline. In the mechanical engineering specialty, we commonly have two students per project,but when appropriate, as in this project, we will have three students. The student learningoutcomes, associated ABET outcomes, and performance criteria for the course are listed in Table1. In addition to fulfilling the departmental objectives, this course also incorporates thefollowing university core curriculum (UCC) objectives:A. Enhancement of Cognitive Abilities- composition, speech, and math,B. Enhancement of Individual Development- ethics,C. Enhancement of Cultural and Natural Awareness - environmental, economic, health and safety, sustainability aspects of projects, as

Conference Session

Implementation of the Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge and Recent ABET Experiences

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kevin Sutterer, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

experts also identified topics that may or may not be appropriate for core knowledgein a geotechnical BOK, or that may be suitable for recommended study even if they maybe excluded from the core courses. These were the “differences” topics identified earlier.The following identifies these topics in no particular order, based on the interviews:≠ LRFD of geotechnical systems≠ Machine foundations≠ Engineering economics for geotechnical investigation, design and construction≠ Advanced testing (triaxial, controlled strain consol., flex. wall perm., etc.)≠ Advanced field testing (geophysical, dilatometer, pressuremeter)≠ Engineering management≠ Liability and loss prevention≠ Ethics≠ Geomorphology related to engineering behavior

Conference Session

Design for Society and the Environment

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott Reichle, Old Dominion University; Avery Bang, University of Colorado; Carol Considine, Old Dominion University

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

scheduling of theproject.Criterion 3b: Demonstrate the ability to design and conduct experiments as well as analyze andinterpret data.This criterion is met with the data collection and analysis that was required as part of the sitesurvey as mentioned above. In addition, the team’s research and analysis of alternate bridgedesigns also demonstrates their skills for this criterion.Criterion 3c and 3e: Criterion 3c requires students to demonstrate the ability to design a system,component or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic,environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability and sustainability.Criterion 3e requires students to demonstrate the ability to identify, formulate, and

Conference Session

SE Curriculum and Course Management

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zulfa Zakaria, IIUM

Tagged Divisions

Software Engineering Constituent Committee

problems in this particularsituation. For the present purpose, an online survey was implemented during a five-month periodfrom the middle of February until June 2007. It covered 16 Australian universities that offeredaccredited BSE programs in Australian universities and was undertaken after being successfullysubjected to the required ethical review process (see the form in the Appendix below). Obtainingthe relevant information from these universities began with emails being sent to the respectiveBSE coordinators requesting details of their Software V&V courses and the lecturers involved. Afollow-up phone call was made if a coordinator did not reply. Once such information wasobtained, an email was sent to all the lecturers nominated to invite

Conference Session

New Learning Paradigms II

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Laura Hahn, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Alan Hansen, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

this end, we gathered andanalyzed student reflections on their learning experiences in a collaborative engineering projectbetween the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and the University of KwaZulu-Natal inSouth Africa.BackgroundThe Association of American Colleges and Universities’ LEAP (Liberal Education forAmerica’s Promise) initiative (2007) emphasizes global awareness and experience within its foursets of Essential Learning Outcomes that are critical for preparing university students for thetwenty-first century. The “personal and social responsibility” domain includes:• Civic knowledge and engagement—local and global• Intercultural knowledge and competence• Ethical reasoning and action• Foundations and skills for lifelong

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship Education: Assessment and Integrating Entrepreneurship into the Curriculum

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew Gerhart, Lawrence Technological University; Melissa Grunow, Lawrence Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

Leadership Skills and Incorporation of a New Leadership CourseAbstractAs one part of a larger required leadership curriculum, a new course covering leadership modelsand practices was developed and administered. The course addresses many of the aspects of theentrepreneurial mindset including communication, teamwork, leadership, ethics and ethicaldecision-making, opportunity recognition, persistence, creativity, innovation, creative problemsolving, and critical thinking. Through in-class activities and games, as well as assignedcollaborative work, the course explores the various theories on leadership including relational,shared, global, and organizational models. Along with these models, integrity, character,diversity

Conference Session

ERM Potpourri

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Olga Pierrakos, James Madison University; Julie Trenor, Clemson University

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

(N=10)participating in an NSF-funded Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program at alarge research university. Positive learning outcomes gains pertained to communication skills,validation of career path, experimentation skills, valuing cross-disciplinary expertise and lifelonglearning, and gaining confidence in working independently. Low ranked learning outcomespertained to (a) leadership skills, (b) project management skills, (c) understanding ethical issues,and (d) identifying problems. Further, qualitative data analysis revealed that undergraduateresearchers faced a number of challenges and frustrations pertinent to (a) scheduling, (b) timemanagement, (c) running experiments with limited familiarity to instruments and

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Design Constituents

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Phillip Wankat, Purdue University; Kamyar Haghighi, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

preparation seminar and in the majordesign experience courses. Additional assessments are done with the Fundamentals ofEngineering exam, an oral examination conducted by the members of the Industrial AdvisoryCouncil, and an extensive written and oral exit survey.Although their learning outcomes vary, all of the engineering programs at the university assessstudents for ABET criteria 3 a to k. However, there is no uniform time during students’ study forassessing students for the professional outcomes (MDE outcomes 4, 6 to 10 and 12). Forexample, some programs assess students for ethics in regular courses throughout the curriculum,some use sophomore professional seminars, others do this assessment with juniors inprofessional seminars, some programs wait