Describes a survey of 30 institutions that offer baccalaureate degrees in engineering technology; reports on the hiring and promotion policies for the engineering technology faculty at these institutions. (MLH)

Presents results of two studies, conducted 4 years apart, which reveal trends in 4-year engineering technology (ET) programs. Areas considered include administrative features and programs, funding, faculty, student characteristics and recruiting, retention, placement and follow-up. One trend reported is that ET may be drifting toward and perhaps…