Conference Session

Equity, Culture & Social Justice in Education Division (EQUITY) Technical Session 11

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carol Elizabeth Marchetti, Rochester Institute of Technology ; Margaret B. Bailey, P.E., Rochester Institute of Technology ; Caroline Solomon; Elizabeth Litzler, University of Washington; Sara Schley, Rochester Institute of Technology ; Iris V. Rivero; Gloria L. Blackwell; Jessica Bennett

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Diversity

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

additional campuses:Villanova University, Drexel University, and Gallaudet University. While all of these sites areprivate universities, they each offer distinct contexts and circumstances.The LTM Project builds on two past NSF ADVANCE funded efforts at RIT going back fifteenyears. In 2008, RIT received an NSF ADVANCE Institutional Transformation Catalyst award,Establishing the Foundation for Future Organizational Reform at RIT (#0811076), orEFFORT@RIT which identified career advancement barriers for RIT women faculty andestablished how well the university addressed issues in the recruitment, retention, andadvancement of women faculty. Results of a faculty climate survey [1] conducted as part of theproject, in conjunction with objective data review

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 2: Peer Mentoring/Learning, Teaching Assistants, and Career Mentorship

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gerald Tembrevilla, McMaster University; Andre Phillion, McMaster University; Shelir Ebrahimi, McMaster University

survey and individual interviews wereconducted, analyzed, and triangulated.Our findings indicated that the synergy of the roles of IAIs and TAs revolved around fiveaspects: (i) complementarity of roles, (ii) practical issues that needed to be addressed, (iii)reflective practices to enhance personal growth, (iv) professional development essential forfuture engineers, and (v) perceived student engagement in the course.We argued that the use of a collaborative teaching model integrated with a CoP frameworkpromotes learning as an inherently social and locally-situated. The synergy of the roles of IAIsand TAs indicated a new collaborative teaching model between IAIs and TAs. We believed thatsuch synergy will also be applicable not only during the

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James D. Sweeney, Oregon State University; Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University; Michelle Kay Bothwell, Oregon State University; Susan Bobbitt Nolen, University of Washington; Devlin Montfort, Oregon State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

concurrent shift in unitculture (e.g. values, norms, policies and procedures).Our project is structured around four pillars: (1) Curricular redesign and implementation of second- and third- year studio classes to include more realistic, consequential work via situated pedagogies like model-eliciting activities and problem-based learning; (2) Advancing faculty and staff capacity to engage issues of equity and inclusivity under the leadership and efforts of several new faculty/staff/student working groups; (3) Implementation of student professional development ‘Pods’ (self-forming student teams structured to be highly inclusive) where students can convene to better understand their curricular and co-curricular

Conference Session

Engineering, Engineers and Setting Public Policy

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peter Mark Jansson, Rowan University; William Riddell, Rowan University; Nathan Vizzi, Rowan University; Krishan Bhatia, Rowan University; Ryan McDevitt, Rowan University

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Engineering and Public Policy

logical way to install masts andbegin recording data. A clean energy symposium was held at the University to help New Jerseyfarmers sign in to the queue. After the queue was built, a mail survey was administered toapproximately seventy-two municipalities. Details of the survey concerned whether or not it wasacceptable for an anemometer to be erected on land in a particular municipality and under whoseauthority it was to be made acceptable. Preliminary responses were scant, but somemunicipalities did respond by returning a completed survey letter. To reach those who did notrespond, students proceeded to man the clean energy telephone hotline based out of Rowan Hallwhich was in use for all clean energy activities underway on our State grants. The

Conference Session

Engineering Libraries Division Technical Session 7: Library Collaboration

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rebecca Bates, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Rob Sleezer, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Heidi Southworth, Minnesota State University, Mankato

has helped to troubleshoot connection issues. With the start of the Bell Engineeringprogram, the librarian was invited to attend an orientation session for new faculty and instructorsfor the program so that they could meet their librarian. This has yielded several questions fromthe newer faculty and led to continued collaboration and assistance in helping the students.Meeting the faculty before they have even begun is another way in which the librarian hassupported the engineering faculty. Several times, she has been invited to speak to potentialcandidates for positions in the Iron Range and Bell engineering programs as part of the interviewprocess. This has been a very informal and informative visit where the librarian tells thecandidate

Conference Session

The Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge, 3rd Edition: Preparing the Future Civil Engineer

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth J. Fridley, University of Alabama; Angela R. Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder; Kevin G. Sutterer P.E., Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Derek Guthrie Williamson, University of Alabama; W. Edward Back, University of Alabama

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Civil Engineering

description of how outcome iscurrently being fulfilled in their curriculum and/or any concerns regarding fulfilling the outcomein their curriculum. Each program also described if they are currently assessing or could assessthe outcome.CEBOK3 Outcomes Rated as “Difficult to Impossible” to Include in the CurriculumOnly two outcomes were identified by a program as being “difficult to impossible” to include intheir curriculum, and both were outcomes in the affective domain (which is new to theCEBOK3). For each of these outcomes, each program presents a discussion regarding theirconcerns about fulfilling the outcome in their program or, if applicable, how the outcome or partof the outcome is fulfilled in their program.Communication. The CEBOK3 [3] states

Conference Session

A Focus on Non-Traditional Students and Non-Traditional Course Delivery Methods

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Connie Gomez, Galveston College; Leslie Braniger, Galveston College

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Two Year College Division

question their own professional options, andallow students to engage in current issues instead of traditional literary texts for the basis of theirresearch. This paper will discuss the course development of this pilot course, enrollmentchallenges, use of existing resources, and outcomes of this pilot course.2.0 Course DevelopmentThis course is one of the required courses in the state’s core curriculum for either an associate’sor a bachelor’s degree. For this reason, there are several sections of this course offered everysemester. To maintain a standard of educational excellence, the English faculty have created anoutline of the course requirements and deliverables that meets state learning objectives so thateach student receives a quality

Conference Session

Development Around Diversity

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Pamela K. Judge, Roger Williams University

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

TransportationEngineering course. Assessment of student learning during the pilot initiative and observationsregarding the success and limitations of this approach within the individual classrooms andbroader engineering program are presented.2. BackgroundConcerns of racism, and its adverse impact on higher education and student success, is a pressingtopic facing engineering undergraduate education. The following background brieflysummarizes the current state of race in higher education. It then describes the Roger WilliamsUniversity Diversity and Inclusion Faculty Fellows (DIF) Program. 2.1. Race in Higher EducationBlack Lives Matter protests [1], hate crimes, and discrimination against students and faculty ofcolor [2] are in the news on a frequent basis. This

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Capstone Courses

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jacqulyn Baughman, Iowa State University; Gretchen A. Mosher, Iowa State University; Ann M Gansemer-Topf, Iowa State University ; Tejas Dhadphale Ph.D., Iowa State University

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

thinking, multidisciplinary innovation, and human-centered design. Trained as a design researcher, he is passionate about developing new methods for investigating cross-disciplinary collaboration among faculty, students and academic units. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Feasibility of Developing a Sustainable Multidisciplinary Senior Capstone ExperienceAbstractToday’s undergraduate engineering students will enter a workforce that requires amultidisciplinary approach to problem-solving. According to data from the National ScienceFoundation1 and the National Academy of Engineering2 a multidisciplinary problem-solvingapproach is increasingly a critical

Conference Session

Ethical Cases and Curricula

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Russell Capelli, Virginia Tech; Estela Patron Moen, Virginia Tech; William N. Collins, Virginia Tech

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Engineering Ethics

York) specializing in urban hydrology, stream morphology, and bridge hydraulics before ”re- tiring” from engineering practice and starting a career as a fundraising Program Manager for a non-profit health organization. She joined the Virginia Tech faculty in 2008, where she advises civil engineering students and teaches the course Professional & Legal Issues in Engineering.William N. Collins, Virginia Tech William N. Collins is a doctoral student in civil and environmental engineering. Page 25.491.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Educating Engineers for the

Collection

1999 Annual Conference

Authors

James Dally; William L. Fourney; Peter C. Chang; Hugh A. Bruck; Dave K. Anand

introduced a more integrated approach in Statics and Mechanics of Materials:An Integrated Approach, addressing design issues by concluding their chapters, "... with asection on Design Problems ..." [10].In the new curriculum being developed at the University of Maryland, an approach to integratingstatics and strength of materials has been proposed where the presentation of both subjects arecentered around a design project. The purpose of this design project is to further develop theinchoate design skills students acquire in their freshman design course. To guide the studentsthrough this new approach, a textbook has been initially conceived around the design of bridgestructures. Furthermore, computer tools and demonstration experiments are also being

Conference Session

Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering Division (TELPhE) Technical Session 1

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sayyad Zahid Qamar, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman; Omar S. Al Abri, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman; Moosa Salim Al Kharusi; Sayyad Basim Qamar, Texas A&M University

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering Division (TELPhE)

(environmental, economic, andsocial), their most important constituents, and the interactions among them [3]. Environmentalfactors include the use of natural resources, pollution prevention, biodiversity, and ecologicalhealth. Standards of living, provisions for education and jobs, and equal opportunities for allsectors of society comprise the social aspects. Economic considerations are drivers for growth,profit, cost reduction, and investments in research and development. One interaction leads to socio-economic concerns such as business ethics, fair trade, and workers’ benefits. The intersection ofeconomic and environmental spheres generates issues like higher energy efficiency, developmentof renewable fuels and green technologies, etc. At the social

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Allie S Peters, Oregon State University; Shane A. Brown P.E., Oregon State University; Kevin Chang P.E., University of Idaho, Moscow; Katherine N Thorton; Kristen Shinohara; Kacey D Beddoes, Oregon State University

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

of Innovations, 5th Edition (New York, 2003): 10-15.5 Rogers 10-15.6 Rogers 10-15.7 Rogers 10-15.8 Rogers 10-15.9 Sahin, “Detailed Review of Rogers’ Diffusion of Innovations Theory and Educational Technology-Related Studies Based on Rogers' Theory.”10 Bennett and Bennett, “A Review of Factors That Influence the Diffusion of Innovation When Structuring a Faculty Training Program.”11 Carol A McQuiggins, “A Survey of University Faculty Innovation Concerns and Perceptions That Influence the Adoption and Diffusion of a Course Management System.,” paper presented at Academy of Human Resource Development International Conference. (Columbus, OH, 2006), 1160–1167.12 Shea, McCall, and Ozdogru, “Adoption

Conference Session

Abroad Educational Opportunities in Engineering

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Jo-Ann Murray; Urbain DeWinter; Solomon Eisenberg

on thistask) travels to Dresden while the students are in residence to check on their welfare, respond toany major issues and concerns, and discuss plans and modifications for the year to come. Thisannual site visit has proven invaluable to all concerned. TUD faculty have also made periodicvisits to Boston University to visit classes and discuss curricula and pedagogy. These exchangeshave helped to foster the feeling of transatlantic community between faculty, staff and students.Program OutcomesThe Dresden Program is currently in its third year. Twenty-five students have completed theprogram and another 16 are participating in spring 2003 (two of the 41 participants are fromoutside Boston University). Two follow-up focus groups have been

Conference Session

Trend in Construction Engineering Education II

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul Chinowsky, University of Colorado-Boulder; Hyman Brown, University of Colorado-Boulder

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Construction

discussed below, Knowledge Landscapes emphasize a cognitive solution processthat integrates existing and new knowledge to address a broad spectrum of technical and non-technical project issues. Finally, the paper provides anecdotal evidence that the PBL approach isnot only a viable approach, but is receiving positive reviews by current and former students.Education Research On Project-Based LearningThe educational foundation for PBL is based on the concept that students should not be passiverecipients of knowledge. In this role, students may never be challenged to gain a deeperunderstanding of what is said or to apply the content to a real situation4. Current educationaltheory does not align with this traditional teaching style as a stand alone

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joanna Wolfe, Carnegie Mellon University; Jaime Allen Fawcett, Carnegie Mellon University; Elizabeth A. Powell, Tennessee Technological University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Women in Engineering

Page 26.841.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Help Seeking Among Undergraduate Men and Women in Engineering Joanna Wolfe Jaime Fawcett Elizabeth Powell Carnegie Mellon University Carnegie Mellon University Tennessee Tech University1. IntroductionIn many ways, asking for help with a problem or new challenge runs contrary to an engineeringethos that values competence and independence. For instance, Leonardi and colleagues foundthat nearly every one of the 128 engineering students they interviewed expressed the sentimentthat in order to learn fundamental engineering concepts and skills one had to work alone [1].As one representative

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 6

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Renetta G. Tull, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Autumn Marie Reed, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Pamela Petrease Felder, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Shawnisha Hester LGSW, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Denise Nicole Williams, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Yarazeth Medina, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Amanda Lo, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Erika T. Aparaka, University of Maryland College Park; Patricia Ordonez, University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

covered topics of accessibility. Her current research in Maryland looks at intersections of social science theories, STEM equity, and physics. She was a ”Cover Girl” for O’Reilly Media’s ”Women in Data” issue in 2015, a finalist for the 2015 Global Engineering Deans Council/Airbus Diversity Award, Sci Chic/Medium.com 35 ”Women STEM on Social Media Stars” (July 1, 2016), and 2016 winner of the Claire Felbinger Award for Diversity from ABET. She is a Tau Beta Pi ”Eminent Engineer,” and can be found online @Renetta Tull and https://renettatull.wordpress.com/.Dr. Autumn Marie Reed, University of Maryland, Baltimore County Dr. Autumn M. Reed is Program Coordinator for ADVANCE Faculty Diversity Initiatives. In this role Dr

Collection

2000 Annual Conference

Authors

S. S. Venkata; Doug Jacobson

development of life-long learning skills ascharacterized by independent, self-directed efforts in their own learning. This educational focushas an obvious pedagogical impact on engineering faculty members, but this focus also raisesquestions concerning student issues. Specifically, to teach students these skills, the students need aplace to practice them. So, the question raised is what impact does the students’ environment haveon the educational process and achievement of student learning outcomes? The Electrical andComputer Engineering (ECpE) department at Iowa State University created a drastically differentarea for student learning, a student-centered learning space, to facilitate student learning. Thedesign team consisted of faculty, staff

Collection

2020 First-Year Engineering Experience

Authors

Lisa Lampe, University of Virginia; Blakeley Calhoun

Tagged Topics

Diversity

and practices to expose issues of race neutrality andan improvement in the student advising affect after racelessness that could lead to racial inequalities. First,shifting from a faculty-only model to a split model, within the research process, researchers must examinereporting this finding in aggregate as the survey data racism, white supremacy, and power embedded inwas deidentified and did not collect student their research questions, methodology, interpretationsdemographic data [4]. These results were based on and findings. Within those research questions, second,student survey responses and advisor feedback. must be the utilization of critical

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Technical Session: Curriculum and Education

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Shelby Ann McNeilly, Boise State University; Krishna Pakala, Boise State University; Donald Plumlee P.E., Boise State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

change: richer practice-based experience, stronger professional skills, moreflexible curricula, greater innovation and creativity, technical specialization, and new balance offaculty skills [5]. This proposal, while not the only one of its kind, does quite well at effectivelysummarizing the present issues surrounding collegiate level mechanical engineering education.Boise State University’s (BSU’s) Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering (MBE) Departmentrecognized that their arising curriculum concerns aligned with those described by ASME’sVision 2030 and used the initiative and its suggestions as a starting point to revolutionize theirown mechanical engineering program.In August of 2017, BSU’s MBE Department held an annual faculty (including

Conference Session

ECE Pedagogy and Assessment

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sandra Yost, University of Detroit Mercy

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Electrical and Computer

needed to show evidencethat the assessment process resulted in program improvements.Besides the general agreement in the engineering and technology education communityabout the need for faculty buy-in, ABET emphasizes that the assessment process must notcreate an undue burden on faculty.1 Thus we began to discuss how we might streamlinethe In-Course Assessment process so as to provide thorough program review andassessment without requiring the faculty to continue at the same level of intensity as priorto the 2004 visit.ABET does not prescribe specific processes or frequency of assessment activities; rather,they are concerned that a program present evidence that a continuous improvement planis in place and is followed. Reviewing every course

Conference Session

International Division (INTL) Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fanyu F Zeng, Indiana Wesleyan University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

International Division (INTL)

to address the issues andchallenges among international students, the approaches or methods could be a partial butimperfect solution for everyone. Building a sense of community and shared responsibility amongstaff, faculty, and students contributes to a positive and enriching experience for students fromIndia and other international backgrounds.This research paper only provides the preliminary results. It is a definite a start point and canlead to more new findings in the future since this research could be an ongoing project. Thisresearch is an ongoing effort. The more data collection is under the way to build a larger samplefrom an international students population. As more students get involved and more precise toolsand new effective

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session II

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University; Michelle Kay Bothwell, Oregon State University; Susan Bobbitt Nolen, University of Washington; Devlin Montfort, Oregon State University; James D. Sweeney, Oregon State University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

Chemical, Biological, and Environmental Engineering (CBEE) at Oregon StateUniversity (OSU). While we currently provide students many innovative learning opportunities,we are concerned that the extent to which these efforts are marginalized and isolated may deterfrom their influence. To address this issue, we plan to create a holistic, inclusive, professionally-based learning environment woven through both curricular requirements and co-curricularopportunities for students. We specifically target social inequality by seeking to createengineering educational systems and interpersonal interactions that are professionally andpersonally life-affirming for all people across their differences. We seek to catalyze changethrough construction of a culture

Conference Session

International Division Poster Session

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Suleiman Ashur, Indiana University - Purdue University Fort Wayne; Khaled El-Sawy, United Arab Emirates University; Essam Zaneldin, Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne

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International

academic institutions. In Turkey,for example, the universities purse accreditation by either the English institutional accreditationsystem, FEANI or the American Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)1. The choice inthe UAE was to pursue ABET accreditation as a vehicle to meet its standards and improve theengineering higher education in the country.However, the new ABET 2000 criteria for accreditation made the process more demanding byshifting the focus of accreditation from “teaching” to “learning.”2 In addition, achieving aneffective outcome assessment plan and meeting ABET’s Engineering Criteria 2000 requiresflexibility from the faculty member to learn and apply the new process and adjust to continuesnature of the new criteria3. One factor

Conference Session

Mentoring First Year Students

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steve Rippon, Arizona State University; James Collofello, Arizona State University

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First-Year Programs

held.BackgroundEducators and industry alike have well documented their concerns about the future ofengineering in the United States due to a decline of engineering graduates.1 Increasing thenumber of engineering graduates requires both an increase in the number of students choosing tostudy engineering as well as an increase in engineering student retention. Engineering programshave struggled with retention issues for decades with many programs reporting that 30-40% ofstudents leave engineering after the freshmen year. Numerous studies indicate the many factors Page 15.256.2that impact retention 2,3,4.Page 15.256.3The remainder of the paper provides a description of

Conference Session

Creating a Technology Incubator and Creating a Seed Fund

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Wierman, Johns Hopkins University; Lawrence Aronhime, Johns Hopkins University; Marybeth Camerer, Johns Hopkins University; Benjamin Gibbs, Johns Hopkins University

Tagged Divisions

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

composition is designed to bringthree differing perspectives to the discussion of each issue. The director provides the perspectiveof experience with university administrators regarding their concerns and interpretation ofuniversity policies. The administrative manager assesses the impact of decisions on the centerstaff’s workload and capability to accomplish the center’s other objectives. The faculty memberprovides perspective on the business operations and insights on education and training ofmanagers and employees.The board of directors bears the ultimate responsibility for oversight of HSE. The board’sresponsibilities include ensuring compliance with university policies, procedures, and ethicalstandards, final approval for creating new

Conference Session

Student Learning and Teamwork

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Warren Hill, Weber State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

of improving student learning.Bibliography 1. Arreola, R. A. (1995). Developing a Comprehensive Faculty Evaluation System, Bolton, MA; Anker Publishing Company Inc. 2. Filene, P. (12/17/2004). The Joy of Teaching, Chronicle of Higher Education, 3. Bhada, Y., Brightman, H. J., and Elliott, M. (1992). in Evaluating Faculty Performance: The State of the Practice, Proceedings of the First Annual CEDA Conference on Practical Issues in Faculty Evaluation, Memphis, TN; Center for Educational Development and Assessment 4. Theall, M. and Franklin, J. (1990). Student Ratings of Instruction: Issues for Improving Practice, New Directions for Teaching and Learning, San Francisco, CA; Jossey-Bass 5

Conference Session

Global Engineering Models: Curriculum Development, Improvements, and Partnerships

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kurt M. DeGoede, Elizabethtown College; Momodou Jain

Tagged Divisions

International

challenge. The next generation of faculty will likely come in large part fromstudents studying at UTG today.The university has numerous needs; however, it is also at an amazing point in the history of theinstitution. The national government is currently constructing a new residential campus 10 mileseast of the present campus, shared with Gambia College. The Ministry of Education is finalizingarrangements to bring the Fulbright Scholars program to UTG. Funding is in place to open aMasters Degree program centered on issues relating to global climate change. Numerousstudents flock to programs in applied areas of study: Business Administration, Medicine, PublicHealth, Computer Science, Agriculture, and Law. As a Commonwealth nation, UTG hasmodeled its

Collection

2024 South East Section Meeting

Authors

Bryn Elizabeth Seabrook, University of Virginia

Southeastern Section Conferenceexample that you can use here to highlight this issue is that of redlining. Transformative effectsare when algorithm-based services hinder users’ autonomies by shaping users’ choices.Ethical concerns about traceability involve both normative and epistemic issues. Companies orindividuals can blame the complexity of an algorithm to hide behind morally suspect actions, aprocess called agency laundering. An example that you can discuss here to highlight this issue iswhen Facebook used an algorithm that created an advertisement targeting antisemitic users whentrying to find a larger audience for Propublica, an online news source. When confronted with thisknowledge, Facebook responded by stating that the algorithm created the

Conference Session

Electrical & Computer Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Stacy Wilson; Mark Cambron

Kentucky University and the University of Louisville. Also, the CPEcreated mechanical and civil engineering programs between Western Kentucky University andthe University of Kentucky. The new EE program resides at WKU who is responsible for the various administrativeresponsibilities associated with the program. The CPE mandated in the framework that 16-24hours of the program be offered by UofL. Currently the hours are being offered into the programvia interactive television (ITV). Faculty from UofL have served in an advisory role in thecreation of the program and curricular issues, and have served on the search committees for threeof the four WKU EE faculty. The WKU and UofL faculty mutually agreed on the courses to beoffered by UofL into