Conference Session

Track 2 - Session 1

Collection

2014 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Kerrie L. Schattler, Bradley University; Amir W Al-Khafaji, Bradley University

Tagged Topics

Faculty Development

through exposure to civil engineering design in other countries. This allowsfaculty to be more effective teachers, because now they have hands-on overseas experiences andcivil engineering design examples that can be shared in the campus classroom setting to heightenthe global awareness of CE students. The next sections present a case study, specific facultydevelopment opportunities, and personal experiences gained through the GEP.3. Faculty Professional Development Through the Global Explorer ProgramThroughout her academic pursuits and career, Dr. Schattler, an American born femaletransportation engineering professor, interacted with students and colleagues of many differentethnic backgrounds. Although she had an appreciation and understanding of