Outcomes Assessment Of An International Engineering Experience

DiBiasio, David

doi:10.18260/1-2--9636

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“…Most students, administrators, and faculty agree that study abroad has a positive influence on students. However, the assessment of these beliefs is really in its infancy 12,13,14,15,16 . There are several models in existence to assess the success of a study abroad program.…”

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Study Abroad At Villanova: Analysis Of An Evolving Program

Welker¹,

Kenney²

2007 Annual Conference &Amp; Exposition Proceedings

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One way to prepare students for life in a "flat world" is through study abroad experiences. The Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at Villanova offers students several ways to go abroad during their time in our department: one or two semesters at a university overseas, summer programs run by Villanova, and internships. Since the class of 2001, 35 civil engineering students have studied abroad either at a university or through a summer program run by Villanova. Civil engineers comprised 37% of the engineering students that studied abroad in that time period; however, typically civil engineers make up 22% of each graduating class. In addition, the numbers of students participating in such programs increases every year: in the class of 2001 just one student went abroad as compared to 12 in the class of 2007. This indicates that within our college, the civil engineers are eager to study abroad and that they are enabled to act on this desire. This paper will discuss what we have done to increase the number of students studying abroad and provide student perspectives on their experiences. We will also describe how we propose to assess the program systematically so that we may continually enhance the program.

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Study Abroad At Villanova: Analysis Of An Evolving Program

Welker¹,

Kenney²

2007 Annual Conference &Amp; Exposition Proceedings

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How one institution provides a global perspective for engineers

Mello

31st Annual Frontiers in Education Conference. Impact on Engineering and Science Education. Conference Proceedings (Cat. No.01C

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Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPr) has incorporated a project-based curriculum that now extends around the globe. With dynamic programs in Europe, the Far East, Latin America, Australia, and the US, WPI provides opportunities for undergraduates to complete meaningful off-campus experiences. WPI offers students the freedom to complete three different degree requirements away from campus under the direct supervision of WPI faculty. This experience is unrivaled by traditional international exchange. This paper will outline how the WPI addresses the issues raised by ABET Engineering Criteria 2000. It will focus on aspects of the program that are clearly connected to multi-disciplinary teaming, professional and ethical responsibility, communication competence, a real understanding of the impact of solutions in a global and societal context, knowledge of contemporary issues and the motivation for life-long learning. This paper will emphasize current initiatives with regard to outcomes assessment, risk management, and implications for the future.

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Successful Engineering and Technology Student Mobility: Key Student Perspectives and Quality Determinants Before, During and After Student Exchange Under the Atlantis Programme

Murphy¹,

McHale²,

Dyrenfurth³

2011

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Outcomes Assessment Of An International Engineering Experience

Cited by 4 publications

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Study Abroad At Villanova: Analysis Of An Evolving Program

Study Abroad At Villanova: Analysis Of An Evolving Program

How one institution provides a global perspective for engineers

Successful Engineering and Technology Student Mobility: Key Student Perspectives and Quality Determinants Before, During and After Student Exchange Under the Atlantis Programme

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