Conference Session

Track 3 - Session I - Faculty Development

Collection

2013 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Reginald Vachon P.E., American Society of Mechanical Engineers; Robert O. Warrington Jr., Michigan Technological University; Robert D. Kersten, University of Central Florida

Tagged Topics

Invited - Faculty Development

expectations, capacitybuilding, sustainable development, policy work [46], increasing ethical concerns, quality focusand cultural literacy, require greater participation of the engineering profession. To compete onthe global stage, attract investment, establish first-rate centers of research, and fully developproduction facilities in many countries of the hemisphere requires collaboration of manystakeholders. In short, we must recognize that a knowledge society rests on a foundation ofeducational and research excellence [56].Quality Assurance/Accreditation: The Platform for MobilityImplementation of free trade agreements demands mutual recognition of educationalqualifications of many professional groups, including engineering. It becomes axiomatic