Figure 1. Pilot Implementation and Assessment StepsImplementation of the Self-Directed Learning ModulesPrior to sharing the self-directed learning links with the students, a survey was presented todetermine the most common social network platforms students actively use. The question wasprovided in multiple-choice format as shown: “Do you have accounts with any of the following networks? Please circle all that apply. a. Facebook b. Linkedin c. Twitter d. Other “In an effort to get a better understanding of students’ social network memberships, they wereencouraged to select all that apply. The outcome distribution of the above question is shown inFigure 2
Page 25.1327.3 their research interest to help solve current problems in industry. 6) Arrangements were made to invite company stakeholders to the oral defense. 7) Company committee members were briefed in a communication session which defined their responsibilities. Expectations of the company committee member are: a. Be available to counsel student as needed in their area expertise b. Assist is providing valid subject matter for topic c. Provide guidance in identification and verification of return on investment (ROI) potential d. Provide consultation during execution of the project (estimate 1 hour per week) e. Evaluate the quality of the result relative to the
Springer, M. L. (2010). Project and Program Management: A Competency-Based Approach. West Lafayette, Indiana: Purdue University Press.2 Strauss, W., Howe, N. (1991). Generations. New York, N.Y.: William Morrow and Company.3 Smith, J.W., Clurman, A. (1997). Rocking the Ages. New York, N.Y.: Harper Business4 Zemke, R., et al. (2000). Generations At Work. New York, N.Y.: AMACOM.5 National Science Foundation (NSF). (2006). National Science Board, Science and Engineering Indicators 2006, 30-31, 2-11.6 Goldberg, B. (2000). Age Works: What Corporate America Must do to Survive the Graying of the Workforce. New York: Free Press.7 OECD. (2011). Pensions at a Glance 2011: Retirement Income Systems in OECD and G20 Countries
AC 2012-5328: PEDAGOGY FOR PEDAGOGY: USING A WIKI TO PRO-MOTE THE ADOPTION, DEVELOPMENT, AND IMPLEMENTATION OFCHALLENGE-BASED INSTRUCTION IN STEM EDUCATIONDr. Stephen W. Crown, University of Texas, Pan American Stephen Crown is a professor of mechanical engineering at the University of Texas, Pan American. He has been actively involved in a number of grants supporting innovative and effective teaching methods for engineering education. Crown directed the faculty development component of a large Department of Education grant that supports Challenge Based Instruction and is the director of the Texas Pre-freshman Engineering program in Edinburg.Dr. Arturo A. Fuentes, University of Texas, Pan American Arturo Alejandro
AC 2012-4790: APPLYING DISTANCE EDUCATION TECHNOLOGIESTO A LARGE-SCALE ENGINEERING MECHANICS COURSEDr. Daniel Dickrell III, University of Florida Page 25.200.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012Applying Distance Education Technologies to a Large-Scale EngineeringMechanics CourseIntroductionDistance learning and continuing education programs are a growing component of higher education inengineering. The technological investments that colleges and universities commit to are substantial inboth financial outlay and strategic vision. But over time as the video production facilities and computingsupport infrastructure
AC 2012-3314: RUNNING A SUCCESSFUL DEPARTMENT LEVEL PRO-FESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM AT A COMMUNITY COLLEGEWITH LITTLE ACCESS TO COLLEGE FUNDINGAnthony P. Dalessio, Erie Community College Anthony P. Dalessio is an Assistant Professor of electrical engineering technology at Erie Community College. He earned a B.S. and M.S. in electrical engineering from the State University of New York, Buffalo. His teaching interests include analog and digital electronics, wireless communications, and renewable energy.Dr. Elena V. Brewer, Erie Community College Elena V. Brewer is an instructor of electrical engineering technology at Erie Community College. She received her Ph.D. in physics from the State University of New York at
AC 2012-5098: THE DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT, AND DEPLOYMENT OFAN ONLINE, PORTABLE, BLENDED COURSE FOR THE ENERGY IN-DUSTRY USING OPEN-SOURCE TOOLS: TECHNOLOGICAL, LOGIS-TIC, AND INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN ISSUESDr. Ioan Gelu Ionas, University of Missouri Ioan Gelu Ionas is a Research Assistant Professor at the University of Missouri. He received his Ph.D. in information science and learning technologies from the University of Missouri, Columbia. He also holds a B.S. in mechanical engineering, an M.B.A. degree from the University of Missouri, Columbia, and a Ph.D. in management from the University of Sibiu, Romania. Ionas has taught for more than 10 years in engineering, business, and education and co-authored several books and book
AC 2012-2985: EMPLOYING A PROGRAM/PROJECT MANAGEMENTMETHODOLOGY TO DEFINE AND DIFFERENTIATE UNIVERSITY-WIDEROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES IN PROFESSIONAL STUDIESDr. Mitchell L. Springer PMP, SPHR, Purdue University, West Lafayette Mitchell Springer is an Associate Professor in technology leadership and innovation and currently serves as the Director of the Purdue University College of Technology, Academic Center for Professional Stud- ies in Technology and Applied Research (ProSTAR) located in West Lafayette, Ind. He possesses more than 30 years of theoretical and industry-based practical experience from four disciplines: software en- gineering, systems engineering, program management, and human resources. He sits on many
AC 2012-4452: DEVELOPING A SUCCESSFUL FRAMEWORK FOR ON-LINE DELIVERY OF NON-CREDIT ENGINEERING SHORT COURSESTO GLOBAL AEROSPACE PROFESSIONALSDr. Soma Chakrabarti, University of Kansas Soma Chakrabarti is the Director of Center for Engineering and Interdisciplinary Professional Education at the University of Kansas Continuing Education. In this capacity, she is responsible for providing lead- ership and direction for future growth of Aerospace Short Course program, online engineering technology short courses, interdisciplinary bioengineering short courses, and engineering conferences. Prior to her present appointment, she served as the Director of Aerospace Short Course program within the same unit; developed both
AC 2012-5363: QUALITY STANDARDS FOR CONTINUING PROFESSIONALDEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS AND QUALITY MANAGEMENT THROUGHSELF-ASSESSMENT AND BENCHMARKINGMs. Kim A. Scalzo, State University of New York Kim Scalzo is the Director of the Center for Professional Development (CPD) for the State University of New York (SUNY). The SUNY CPD provides professional development and training programs for faculty and staff throughout the 64 campus SUNY system, and Scalzo is responsible for overall leader- ship of the Center, new program development, managing relationships with the campuses, and working with other university-wide programs to ensure alliance with the SUNY Strategic Plan. Prior to joining SUNY, Scalzo spent 18 years in a
skills that are desired in a competitive jobmarket.We have created a curriculum that couples a series of foundation courses in science andtechnology with complimentary courses in business/entrepreneurship, energy/environmentalsciences and technology ethics. Students also have the opportunity to take specialized courses inInformation Systems Technology or Biotechnology tracks during their senior year. Figure 1represents a comparison view of a traditional academic program versus a more multidisciplinaryapproach to a technical education.(A) (B) Biology Engineering Science
participants’ knowledgeabout student learning and best pedagogical practices and b) facilitating the integration of thosebest practices into participants’ teaching practice. Evidence exists that participation in an FLCcan change faculty practice,10 but a great deal more study is needed to fully understand how, towhat extent, and under what conditions FLCs support change, both short-term and sustained. It is our hypothesis that reflective work is essential for faculty professional development; Page 25.1087.2linking the knowledge faculty acquire through participation in an FLC with their teachingpractice. We contend the development of STEM
internal expenses and the remaining 40 percent ($68.5 billion) contributed to external expenses.” Page 25.1472.3 1 Green, Michael & McGill, Erin (2011). State of the Industry Report, 2011. Alexandria, VA: American Society forTraining & Development Research. 2| In 2006, the authors conducted a focus group with multiple corporate attendees from thefollowing industry areas (with emphasis on their engineers): a. Architecture b. Computer hardware c. Computer software d. Energy e. Government f. High tech g
Research programs. Fletcher is the Vice President of Fraser Technical Consulting, where her responsibilities include services specializ- ing in software data management, proposal management, and technical publications. She was previously employed by Solipsys Corporation (now Raytheon Solipsys), where she held the following positions: Data Management Group Supervisor, Assistant Program Manager for DD(X), and Corporate Proposal Manager. Fletcher is a member of the following organizations: American Association of Engineering Ed- ucation, American Society for Engineering Management, Society of Technical Communications, Women in Engineering ProActive Network, Society of Vertebrate Paleontology, Wyoming Geological Associa
AC 2012-5163: TRAINING ENGINEERING TEACHERS ONLINE FORPRACTICE AND APPLICATION OF TEAM-BASED LEARNING (TBL)Ms. Pil-Won On, University of Missouri, Columbia Pil-Won On, Instructional Designer/E-learning Specialist, College of Engineering, University of Missouri, Columbia, has a M.S. in instructional systems technology, Indiana University, Bloomington.Dr. Robert O’Connell, University of Missouri, Columbia Robert O’Connell received the B.E. degree in electrical engineering from Manhattan College, N.Y., and the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering from the University of Illinois, Urbana. He is cur- rently professor and Associate Department Head of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of
as a Process Engineer, and nine years as a private consultant and researcher. His interests are rooted in industrial-academic relationships, quality manage- ment system development, and production/operations management. He is a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt. Page 25.1124.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Responding to the Call: Extending the Rose-Hulman Relationship via Continuing EducationAbstractIn August 2010, Indiana State legislators passed the Continuing Education Rule (Indiana Code25-1-4), requiring Professional Engineers