Title :
Panel Session - Engineering Change: Findings from a Study of the Impact of EC2000
Author :
Lattuca, Lisa R. ; Terenzini, Patrick T. ; Volkwein, J. Fredericks
Author_Institution :
Center for the Study of Higher Educ., Pennsylvania State Univ., University Park, PA
Abstract :
This panel presents evidence from the Engineering Change study, indicating that implementation of the EC2000 learning criteria has had a positive impact on engineering programs and student learning. Compared to their 1994 counterparts, 2004 graduates report higher ability levels on nine measures of learning. Outcomes are linked to changes in program curricula, instruction, faculty culture, administrative practices and student experiences. A majority of employers surveyed consider recent graduates to be adequately or well prepared in technical and professional skills
Keywords :
educational courses; engineering education; EC2000 learning criteria; Engineering Change study; engineering change; engineering programs; professional skills; program curricula; student learning; student outcomes; technical skills; Accreditation; EC2000; Student outcomes;
Conference_Titel :
Frontiers in Education Conference, 36th Annual
Conference_Location :
San Diego, CA
Print_ISBN :
1-4244-0256-5
Electronic_ISBN :
0190-5848
DOI :
10.1109/FIE.2006.322520
