Conference Session

Track 3 - Session 2

Collection

2014 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Megan Mercedes Echevarria, International Engineering Program, University of Rhode Island; Sigrid -- Berka, University of Rhode Island

Tagged Topics

Student Development

seriously at an institution. Many programs includeglobal competence in their strategic plans and general education programs, and some evenconsider this important concept when developing new curricular offerings. Initiatives like thosedescribed in this paper require a stronger institutional commitment to global competence, onethat focuses not only on concrete student experiences but that reaches those who come in closestcontact with students and who are ultimately responsible for crafting student learningexperiences. Faculty members who are proficient in more than one language, who have ties toother countries and who regularly collaborate with people from other cultures and countries areespecially well prepared and motivated to initiate the kinds of

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

Conference Session

Track 1b - Session 1

Collection

2014 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Henry W. Kraebber, Purdue University, West Lafayette; E. Shirl Donaldson, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Katie Mae Hackney

Tagged Topics

Curriculum and Lab Development

interests often formedthe smaller groups. The interests may have been seeing a particular historical landmark, a desire Page 20.21.7to visit a certain restaurant or a need to get back to the hotel for a nap. Managing several factorsfor a common goal helped build personal bonds between the students and the faculty leaders.There was an unspoken sentiment of trust between the group members that allowed each studentto explore the new surroundings without apprehension of the unknown. Upon leaving the hoteleach morning, the learning environment was expanded again.Overall, the responses demonstrate an overwhelming recognition of the value of the