Conference Session

Engineering Physics & Physics Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Timothy J. Garrison, York College of Pennsylvania

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Physics & Physics

from thecourse, making the class completely active. This will be accomplished through the creation ofvideos covering the day’s technical content that students must watch prior to class.  1.0  Introduction    The material covered in an engineering physics sequence includes vital foundational conceptsused throughout a student’s engineering education. Without a strong physics education,engineering students are often destined to struggle in future technical classes. Perhaps even moreimportantly, the engineering physics sequence provides an engineering student with numerous“soft” skills. These courses set the tone for future learning; they teach students problem solvingskills, critical thinking, experimental inquiry, and the importance of

Conference Session

Discipline Specific Topics and Techniques

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mandy Wheadon, Purdue University; Nathalie Duval-Couetil, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies

. Transferable skills for a competitive edge: Mastering the “ soft ” skills can convince prospective employers of your potential. Nat. Biotechnol. 21, 211 (2003).40. Zimmerman, B. J. Becoming a self-regulated learner: An overview. Theory Pract. 41, 64–70 (2002).41. Nerad, M. & Cerny, J. PhDs--Ten years later. (1997). at Page 24.1124.1542. Duderstadt, J. Preparing future faculty for future universities. Lib. Educ. 2, 24–31 (2001).43. Liamputtong, P. Focus group methodology. (Sage, 2011).44. Krueger, R. A. & Casey, M. A. Focus groups: A practical guide for applied research. Rev. Lit. Arts Am. 22, (Sage, 2009).45

Conference Session

Trends and Applications in Curricula and the Capstone Experience

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tonya Lynn Nilsson P.E., Santa Clara University; Kevin D. Hall, University of Arkansas; Ronald W. Welch, The Citadel

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Civil Engineering

Conference Session

Hands-on/Experiential Learning

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniela Faas, Harvard University; Daniel D. Frey, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

), there seem to beenough data to support the thesis that a design course or something that contains many of itselements—including projects, teams, written and oral communication—can produce positivechanges in engineering student retention rates.In terms of other measures of potential benefits of first-year design courses, little data areavailable. Purdue’s EPICS program reports that students regarded teamwork, communication andtime management and/or organization as “the three most valuable things . . . learned” fromhaving taken the EPICS course30. The skills acquired here are the “soft” skills that ABET’s EC2000 is trying to promote. These results are quite consistent with—and supportive of—theanecdotal data heard from most teachers of such

Collection

2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Kaylee Cunning; Joseph Tighi; Braden Olson; Nitish Bastola; Isabela Bueno; Jamilla E. S. L. Teixeira; Jessica Deters

soft skills in students.In terms of skillset, students reported their growth to read scientific papers and their researchskills in general. “Reading through many different articles in creating my own literature reviewmade me familiar with the general paper structure and allowed me to better extract information[…]. Following the procedures for creating and testing asphalt mixtures instilled in me theattention to detail and persistence required to be a successful researcher. Being able to work in ateam-oriented environment also developed my cooperative and communicative skills.Furthermore, this experience showed me the importance of presentations”.Identity as EngineersEngaging in academic research opens a new avenue toward the student's

Collection

2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Adam C. Lynch; Amber Williams

reinforces the understanding of engineering principles and enhancesstudents' ability to transfer their knowledge to various practical settings [17]. © American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference1.4.5 Collaboration and Communication Interdisciplinary projects emphasize the importance of effective collaboration andcommunication, as students work in diverse teams [18]. By engaging in dialogue with peers fromdifferent disciplines, students develop essential soft skills, including effective communication,teamwork, and mutual respect. These skills are highly valuable in the professional engineeringworld, where successful projects often depend

Conference Session

Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) Technical Session 8

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary Lynn Realff, Georgia Institute of Technology; Sydney Mae Ayers; Julianne Latimer; Lily Sullivan; Clara Blue Templin

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

] M. R. Sandlin, M. R. Price, and K. Perex, "A capstone experience: Impacts of a behavioral style learning unit on soft skill development and team dynamics," Journal of Agricultural Education, vol. 59, no. 1, pp. 21-34, 2018, doi: 10.5032/jae.2018.01021.[8] M. Shaw, "Managing mixed-culture teams in international schools," in Managing international schools: Routledge, 2004, pp. 153-172.[9] M. Tennant, Psychology and Adult Learning. London: Routledge, 2020, p. 129.[10] ABET, "2022-2023 Criteria for Accrediting Engineering Programs," Baltimore, MD, USA, 2021.[11] A. Bakhtiar, E. A. Webster, and A. F. Hadwin, "Regulation and socio-emotional interactions in a positive and a negative group climate," Metacognition

Conference Session

Technical Sessions 4

Collection

2024 Fall ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Bryan James Higgs, University of the District of Columbia; Gulen Ozkula, University of the District of Columbia

Tagged Topics

Professional Papers

Information. PH Learning Inc., 2019.[5] J. Kaufman, The First 20 Hours: How to Learn Anything ... Fast. Penguin, 2013.[6] D. Coyle, The Talent Code: Greatness Isn’t Born. It’s Grown. Here’s How., 1st edition.New York: Bantam, 2009.[7] F. H. Wentz, Soft Skills Training: A Workbook to Develop Skills for Employment, Lrgedition. Charleston, SC: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2012.[8] P. Hollins, The Self-Learning Blueprint: A Strategic Plan to Break Down ComplexTopics, Comprehend Deeply, and Teach Yourself Anything. PublishDrive, 2019.[9] D. Coyle, The Little Book of Talent: 52 Tips for Improving Your Skills. Random HousePublishing Group, 2012.[10] Marelisa, “Learn Any Skill Fast - 30 Tips for Learning Faster,” Oct. 14, 2015

Conference Session

Technical Sessions 1

Collection

2024 Fall ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Zhou Zhang, SUNY Farmingdale State College; Yizhe Chang, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

Tagged Topics

Professional Papers

; Antonenko, I., 2024, “Integration of AI into the Distance Learning Environment: Enhancing Soft Skills”, Arab World English Journal (AWEJ) Special Issue on ChatGPT.[17] Qadir, J., 2023, “Engineering education in the era of ChatGPT: Promise and pitfalls of gen- erative AI for education”, Proceeding of 2023 IEEE Global Engineering Education Confer- ence (EDUCON),.Salmiya, Kuwait, May 1 – May 4, 2023.[18] Oladoyinbo, T.O., Olabanji, S.O., Olaniyi, O.O., Adebiyi, O.O., Okunleye, O.J. & Ismaila Alao, A., 2024, “Exploring the challenges of artificial intelligence in data integrity and its in- fluence on social dynamics”, Asian Journal of Advanced Research and Reports, Vol. 18, No. 2, pp. 1-23.[19] Cheong, I., Caliskan, A. & Kohno, T

Conference Session

Continuing Professional Development Division (CPD) Technical Session 1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary Grace Golden, Purdue University ; Emeline Anne Ojeda-Hecht, Purdue University ; Savannah Meier, Purdue University ; Eric Holloway, Purdue University; Jennifer S. Linvill, Purdue University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Continuing, Professional, and Online Education Division (CPOED)

of professional skills in burgeoningengineers [1], [2]. Thus, there is a demand for student development processes and experiencesthat facilitate the acquisition of both technical and professional skills. For this project,professional skills, often referred to as “soft skills,” include a variety of competencies such ascommunication, teamwork, professional and ethical responsibility, and more as determined byABET and delineated in the results of this paper. Unlike technical skills, professional skills takemore time to develop and sharpen [3]. Additionally, they are not as amenable to course-basedlearning often due to their “untestable” nature. Whereas a chemistry class might be able to teachtechnical skills and then assess the outcomes by way

Conference Session

MECH - Technical Session 8: Sustainability and Interdisciplinary Learning

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Isaac Koduah Kumi, Old Dominion University; Stacie I Ringleb, Old Dominion University; Francisco Cima; Orlando M Ayala, Old Dominion University; Krishnanand Kaipa, Old Dominion University; Jennifer Jill Kidd, Old Dominion University; Kristie Gutierrez, Old Dominion University; Pilar Pazos, Old Dominion University; Danielle Marie Rhemer, Old Dominion University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

Beemt, A., MacLeod, M., Van der Veen, J., Van de Ven, A., van Baalen, S., Klaassen, R., & Boon, M. (2020). Interdisciplinary engineering education: A review of vision, teaching, and support. Journal of Engineering Education, 109(3), 508-555. https://doi.org/10.1002/jee.20347 8. Vogler, J. S., Thompson, P., Davis, D. W., Mayfield, B. E., Finley, P. M., & Yasseri, D. (2018). The hard work of soft skills: augmenting the project-based learning experience with interdisciplinary teamwork. Instructional Science, 46, 457-488. 9. Fisher, K., & Newton, C. (2014). Transforming the twenty-first-century campus to enhance the net-generation student learning experience: Using evidence-based design to

Conference Session

Community Engagement and Humanitarian Engineering: Creating Inclusive Engineers

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Patrick John Sours, The Ohio State University; xinquan Jiang, The Ohio State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Community Engagement Division (COMMENG)

development of qualitative tools to investigate the impact that these opportunitiesmay have had had. Further studies should investigate and isolate external factors such asdemographic or educational experiences beyond the courses., and in-course experiences, thatmay be related to intercultural competency development among engineers. 12 Bibliography[1] H. Rittel and M. Webber, “Dilemmas in a General Theory of Planning,” p. 16, 1973.[2] M. Moritz and N. Kawa, “The World Needs Wicked Scientists,” Am. Sci., vol. 110, no. 4, p. 212, 2022, doi: 10.1511/2022.110.4.212.[3] M. T. Hora, R. J. Benbow, and B. B. Smolarek, “Re-thinking Soft Skills and Student

Conference Session

Faculty Development Division (FDD) Technical Session 10

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Octavio Mattasoglio Neto, Instituto Mauá de Tecnologia; Gabriel Monesi Souza

Tagged Divisions

Faculty Development Division (FDD)

management. Moreover, PBL contributes to increased student engagement in classes [20].The acquiring technical knowledge can be effectively accomplished through PBL, emphasizingthat the use of this strategy encompasses both soft skills and technical proficiency. According to Silveira et al. [5], PBL has the following structure (Chart 1): Chart 1 – Project Based Learning steps. Step 1 Receive or choose the project theme. Collect facts to understand the proposed project (initial research) and formulate 2 the problems. 3 Create ideas to develop or elaborate the project. 4 Learn the content necessary to achieve it. Discuss solution proposals and project implementation

Conference Session

Engineering Futures: Navigating the Pathways of Education, Inclusion, and Professional Growth

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

George Zaccheus Sikazwe, University of the Incarnate Word; Stephanie Weiss-Lopez; Diane L Peters P.E., Kettering University; Michael Frye, University of the Incarnate Word

Tagged Divisions

Culture & Social Justice in Education Division (EQUITY), Equity

students can experience careeropportunities, develop soft skills, and broaden their STEM skills while earning an educationstipend and building a competitive Curriculum Vitae [10]. All students highlight their finalresearch in poster and presentation format at the End of the Summer Showcase and submit aresearch abstract to the AEOP to be published in the AEOP Research Journal.Demand for Coding AcademyThe need for Coding Academy lies within the very principles of the GEMS program, specificallyin its goal of workforce development as well as improving social justice for female minorities.The National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics (NCSES) said that in 2021 “abouttwo-thirds of those employed (65%) in STEM occupations were men and about

Conference Session

Industrial Engineering Division (IND) Technical Session 1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas Aming'a Omwando, Simpson University; Bhavana Kotla, Purdue Polytechnic Graduate Programs; Adel Alhalawani, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Lisa Bosman, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Ashutosh Khandha, University of Delaware

Tagged Divisions

Industrial Engineering Division (IND)

graduates toaddress the so-called real-world wicked problems. Further, the job market is rapidly changing torequire that the graduates preparing to enter the market be equipped with not only technical butalso soft skills for them to be competitive in the market. Studies have shown that 62.3% ofgraduates with technical degrees lack employment because of a deficit of employability skills [6].Complex real-world problems require employability skills or transferable skills. Employabilityskills include the ability to “solve complex multidisciplinary problems, work successfully in teams,communicate effectively, practice good interpersonal skills [7], and approach problems with anentrepreneurial mindset [8]. This requires graduates to develop an

Conference Session

Engineering education issues relevant to agricultural, biological and ecological engineering-Part 2

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hector Palala, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Heydi Han, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Juan Carlos Ramos Tanchez, Cornell University; Boanerges Elias Bamaca, University of Nebraska, Lincoln

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Biological and Agricultural Engineering Division (BAE)

] showcased a tutoring initiative that significantly bolstered thewriting abilities of multilingual doctoral candidates through customized language support,including handouts and videos. [5] These authors championed a revamped engineeringcurriculum that aligns with students' cultural and digital strengths, advocating for interactive,project-based learning to develop soft skills and a global perspective. The integration oftechnology in language learning, particularly in biosystems engineering education, istransforming how students from diverse linguistic backgrounds engage with academic content.This approach is especially relevant for those learning English as a second language, wheretechnology plays a crucial role in facilitating language acquisition

Conference Session

Systems Engineering Topics

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joe Gregory, The University of Arizona; Rick Steiner, The University of Arizona

Tagged Divisions

Systems Engineering Division (SYS)

road: Mbse adoption for functional avionics of spacecraft. Journal of Systems and Software, 160:110453, 2020.[10] Didem G¨urd¨ur Broo, Okyay Kaynak, and Sadiq M Sait. Rethinking engineering education at the age of industry 5.0. Journal of Industrial Information Integration, 25:100311, 2022.[11] Joe Gregory and Alejandro Salado. Implementing a Student Rover Design Exercise in the Digital Engineering Factory. In IEEE Aerospace Conference, Big Sky, MT, USA, 2024.[12] Manuel Caeiro-Rodr´ıguez, Mario Manso-V´azquez, Fernando A Mikic-Fonte, Mart´ın Llamas-Nistal, Manuel J Fern´andez-Iglesias, Hariklia Tsalapatas, Olivier Heidmann, Carlos Vaz De Carvalho, Triinu Jesmin, Jaanus Terasmaa, et al. Teaching soft skills in engineering

Conference Session

Student Division Technical Session 2: Career Development and Employability

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jun Zhu; SUN TIEMIN, Beijing Foreign Studies University; jiayao sun; Fangyuan Chai

Tagged Divisions

Student Division (STDT)

ensures that students not only acquire the necessarytechnical skills but also develop the soft skills, adaptability, and resilience required forsuccess in today's rapidly changing job market. By integrating these elements intocompetency-based education, we can effectively enhance both the employment abilityand the quality of employment opportunities for engineering graduates. This holisticapproach ensures that students are well-prepared, adaptable, and equipped with thenecessary skills and qualities to excel in their chosen careers, contributing significantlyto the growth and prosperity of the engineering sector and the broader economy.6. References Abu Khousa, E., & Atif, Y. (2014). A learning analytics approach to career

Conference Session

Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 7

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT)

graduate school, and I Am First program for first generation students. Inaddition, the BE-TEC program is extending or adapting successful evidence-based practicesfrom its Track 1 program. The planned support services and programs have been selected toincrease academic learning, completion, and career or graduate school placement, as well as toassist in soft-skills development which is so important for graduates such as communication,teamwork, self-efficacy, leadership, and knowledge integration.NSF BE-TEC Program AssessmentTo assess the outcome of our NSF BE-TEC program, a study has been started by the institution’sBusiness Intelligence and Research Services to compare the NSF BE-TEC students to twocontrol groups:  UVU students

Collection

2008 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

Authors

Thomas N. Duening; Jeffrey R. Goss

our innovation training appreciate the value of what they are being taught, and thus aremore attentive and more likely actually to employ some of the ideas in the workplace.The model is also attractive to attendees in that it provides a sense of the careerDuening & Goss 13 March 2008American Society for Engineering Education Pacific Southwest Divisionenhancing potential of the non-technical elements of the training they receive. Mostparticipants that we’ve worked with to date have not received any formal management orleadership training. Thus, many of the “soft skill” concepts they are exposed to as part oftheir formal innovation curriculum may seem

Collection

2013 GSW

Authors

Lana Rings

-Cultural ‘Soft Skills’ and the Global Engineer: Corporate Best Practices and Trainer Methodologies”, Online Journal for Global Engineering Education, Vol. 3, No.1, pp. 1-9.3. Chubin, D. E., May, G. S., Babco, E. L., 2005, “Diversifying the Engineering Workforce”, Journal of Engineering Education, January Vol., pp. 73-86.4. Artemeva, N, 1998, “The Writing Consultant as Cultural Interpreter: Bridging Cultural Perspectives on the Genre of the Periodic Engineering Report”, Technical Communication Quarterly Vol. 7, No. 3, pp. 285-299.5. URL: http://enr.construction.com/toplists/InternationalDesignFirms/001-100.asp6. URL: http://www.devex.com/en/news/top-international-development-engineering-firms-a/64263.7. Kampf, C., 2002

Conference Session

International Division (INTL) Technical Session: International Programs and Curricula I

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jose Texier, LACCEI; Maria Mercedes Larrondo-Petrie, Florida Atlantic University; Laura Romero, Tecnologico de Monterrey ; Charles Anders Bazile, Florida Atlantic University; Jose Carlos Quadrado, Instituto Superior De Engenharia De Lisboa

Tagged Divisions

International Division (INTL)

tasks, and meet objectives; develop and conductappropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment todraw conclusions; and acquire and apply new knowledge using appropriate learningstrategies. Some engineering disciplines incorporated additional outcomes. Accreditationby ABET ensures that a program has met these standards and prepares graduates forprofessional practice.Subsequently, a myriad of publications all urged the Engineering Education Profession toconsider not only pedagogical changes and competencies, but also focus on soft skills,globalization, global impact and doing rigorous engineering education research. Theseincluded: three reports in 2002 by the International Engineering Consortium (IEC

Collection

2018 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Hani Sait; Hamzah Raja

period, a design course might beimplemented in the curriculum to expose the students with some flavors of what the realengineers actually do [1, 9-11]. Engineering Design 1 and 2 courses are implemented in allengineering departments in Engineering college at King Abdelaziz University for bothCampuses Jeddah and Rabigh [5, 6]. In these two courses all soft skills are taught to the studentsby practice. At the end of these two courses the students are asked to come up with innovativeideas and expose them in a gathering day of the design engineering course by the end of thesemester. All other engineering courses are encouraged to have projects imbedded in theircontents and activated by the instructors. During the time of the project mentors may

Collection

2007 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Lawrence Whitman; Zulma Toro-Ramos; Steven Skinner

final section outlines theresources required and presents the implementation plan.II. Definitions of each criterionThis section of the paper provides a brief definition of each criterion and thenfollows with more details for satisfying the criterion.1. Undergraduate Research: Undergraduate research has been consideredimportant for retention and for graduating productive engineers. A study byZydney, et al. [6] reported that undergraduates who work with a faculty memberin research are more likely to continue to graduate school as well as have betterABET “soft skills.” The same group completed a follow on study [7] of facultyperceptions concerning undergraduate research and found that faculty were ableto mentor students to deeper understanding of

Collection

2011 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

PATRICA A. S. RALSTON; JEFFREY L. HIEB

2011, the EiE website showed 26,744 teachers and 1,833,755 students using EiE. Thework of Speed’s outreach program was instrumental in spreading the use of EiE in Kentucky. The EiE curriculum introduces each unit with a story about a child with a problem to solve.Activities introduce the engineering foundation of design, using science concepts as the students help thechild solve the problem. Soft skills are learned as students learn to work in teams, deal with failure, andlearn to “try again”. The next unit lesson focuses on helping students develop a broader perspective onthe unit's engineering discipline involved. Through hands-on activities, students learn more about thetypes of work done by engineers in these fields, and the kinds of

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 2

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Talia Capozzoli Kessler, Georgia Institute of Technology; Keisha Simmons, Georgia Institute of Technology; Katherine Leigh Boice, Georgia Institute of Technology; Justina Jackson, Georgia Institute of Technology; Jasmine Choi, Georgia Institute of Technology; Meltem Alemdar, Georgia Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

instruction of “soft skills that everyemployer is looking for,” such as becoming “problem solvers and increasing [students’] criticalthinking skills.” Certification was also mentioned as a way to ensure students become “globalcitizens,” through providing opportunities for students to make an “impact in their community.”In this way, administrators’ view of STEM/STEAM learning as connected to future career andeconomic success mimics the GaDOE’s stated reasons for encouraging STEM/STEAMinstruction.In contrast, one administrator described reluctance to pursue STEM/STEAM certificationbecause of a belief that it might hinder students’ learning. This administrator shared that, sincethe COVID-19 pandemic, their students have struggled with academics, and

Conference Session

Faculty Development Division (FDD) Technical Session 8

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jacob Michael Elmasry, The University of Sydney

Tagged Divisions

Faculty Development Division (FDD)

Measuring Students’ Attitudes Towards Learning Professional (i.e., Soft) Skills,” Res. Sci. Educ., vol. 50, no. 4, pp. 1417–1433, Aug. 2020, doi: 10.1007/s11165-018-9738-3.

Collection

2024 ASEE St. Lawrence Section Annual Conference

Authors

Katherine Abrey; Maddy Cronin; Deanna Malone; Libby Osgood P.Eng.

. Though we wanted to recommend more sustainable materials, we were limited toselecting the PVC and hydro-grade steel pipes that were locally available. This experience taughtus that not every project has expected or ideal conditions and the geographic location impacts thedesign. Thus, participating in an international humanitarian trip allows students to learn about thevarying standards present when designing in a different country [19].International humanitarian trips also develop professional skills (formerly called “soft skills”)that are becoming more necessary in the engineering profession. These skills include cross-cultural communication, teamwork, leadership, and sustainability awareness [18]. Participantsfrom this study developed cross

Collection

2014 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Sadan Kulturel-Konak; Abdullah Konak; Gül E. Okudan Kremer; Ivan E. Esparragoza

, "Integrating Soft Skills [26] N. LeJeune, "Assessment of Individuals on Cs Group Projects," Journal Assessment through University, College, and Programmatic Efforts at an of Computing Sciences in Colleges, vol. 22, p. 237, 2006. Aacsb Accredited Institution," Journal of Information Systems Education, [27] M. L. Loughry, M. W. Ohland, and D. Moore, "Behaviorally Anchored vol. 19, p. 229, 2008. Peer Evaluation of Team Member Effectiveness, in Proc," in Annual[4] P. A. Alexander, P. K. Murphy, B. S. Woods, K. E. Duhon, and D. Parker, Meeting of the Southern Management Association, 2006. "College Instruction and Concomitant Changes in Students

Collection

2009 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

Authors

Paul Blowers

communication skills. These skills can be strengthened in students bysuggesting they participate in writing workshops, become student ambassadors or tour guides, orthrough tutoring other students. Teamwork is another "soft" skill expected in students.Encouraging students to join clubs and move into officer positions over time allows them tobuild these skills in addition to any team based projects that may be required of students in theclassroom. Through extracurricular activities students will also gain a better appreciation of howto learn independently, how to be flexible, and how to be persistent.There are some gatekeeper assessments used for controlling student access to some opportunitiesafter graduation. Students must have a resume for graduate