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Using Existing Facilities to Meet Problems in Engineering Education.
Rybak, James P. – Engineering Education, 1984
"Two-plus-two transfer programs" involve teaching lower-division engineering programs at non-engineering institutions, allowing senior institutions to concentrate on upper division courses. The program at Mesa College (Colorado) is described. Suggestions for other institutions are offered. (JN)
Descriptors: Engineering Education, Higher Education, Program Content, Program Descriptions
That Helpful Early Push.
Everett, Melissa – Graduating Engineer, 1986
About 50 students from six Boston area high schools participated in the summer Massachusetts Pre-College Engineering Program (MassPep) at the Northeastern University campus in Boston. The program is designed to guide talented minority students toward college and technical fields. A description of the program is provided. (JN)
Descriptors: Engineering, Engineering Education, High Schools, Higher Education
More Than Meets the Eye: Curricular and Programmatic Effects on Student Learning
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Lambert, Amber D.; Terenzini, Patrick T.; Lattuca, Lisa R. – Online Submission, 2006
This paper reports the effects of program characteristics and faculty activities on students' experiences and, ultimately, the development of students' analytical and group skills. Data come from nationally representative samples of 4,330 seniors, 1,243 faculty members, and 147 engineering program chairs on 39 campuses nationwide. Findings…
Descriptors: College Faculty, Academic Achievement, Engineering Education, Program Content
A Writing Assistance Program for Engineering Students.
Covington, David H.; And Others – Engineering Education, 1984
A writing assistance program at North Carolina State University is designed to help students gain the communication skills they need as professional engineers. The program involves teaching, tutoring, advisory services, and workshops on special topics of wide interest. Each of these program areas is discussed. (JN)
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Engineering Education, Higher Education, Program Content
Principles of Success in Programs for Minority Students.
Simmons, Ron; Maxwell-Simmons, Cassandra – 1978
Many special programs for minorities have had problems in retaining students. These problems can be addressed in a comprehensive program on campus. This approach characterizes the Stevens Technical Enrichment Program (STEP) at the Stevens Institute of Technology. Minority enrollment there has increased from 3 in 1973 to 86 in 1978. These students,…
Descriptors: College Students, Compensatory Education, Engineering Education, Enrollment Influences
Training of Sanitary Engineers in Europe.
Dean, Robert B., Ed. – 1985
Sanitary engineering (also known as public health engineering in the United States) covers all fields where engineering activities are more efficient than medical action for dealing with public health concerns. This book focuses on the training of individuals for these fields. Part I provides information on the general organization of training in…
Descriptors: Degree Requirements, Developing Nations, Engineering, Engineering Education
New Forms of Cooperation: From a Meeting of the Collegium of the USSR State Committee for Public Education.
Soviet Education, 1990
Briefly describes several joint enterprises between Soviet technical institutes and European firms involved in computer software development and other aspects of technical engineering. Explains the role played by Soviet governmental agencies in sponsoring these joint projects. Describes problems with the projects. Identifies benefits, including…
Descriptors: Computer Software Development, Economic Development, Educational Cooperation, Engineering Education