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Preparing THE Engineer of the Future

Preparing THE Engineer of the Future. First Saudi Engineering Forum. Jeffrey S. Russell, Ph.D., P.E. (Chair, CAP^3). Outline. CE Body of Knowledge Why Is Change Necessary? What Does the Profession Say? How Is the Profession Implementing? Summary. Outline. CE Body of Knowledge

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Preparing THE Engineer of the Future

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  1. Preparing THE Engineer of the Future First Saudi Engineering Forum Jeffrey S. Russell, Ph.D., P.E. (Chair, CAP^3)

  2. Outline • CE Body of Knowledge • Why Is Change Necessary? • What Does the Profession Say? • How Is the Profession Implementing? • Summary

  3. Outline • CE Body of Knowledge • Why Is Change Necessary? • What Does the Profession Say? • How Is the Profession Implementing? • Summary

  4. A Profession* Organization Ethic of Professional Service Body of Knowledge * Lawson, W.D. (2004). “Professionalism: The Golden Years.”Journal of Professional Issues in Engr (ASCE).

  5. Body of Knowledge Knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to becomea licensed professional engineer.

  6. BOK – The BIG Picture • Fundamentals -- math, science, and engr science. • Technical breadth. • Breadth in the humanities & social sciences. • Professional practice breadth. • Technical depth (specialization).

  7. Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge TECHNICAL PROFESSIONAL Inter-disciplinary teams Technical core Professional & ethical standards Experimentation Communication Design Impact of engineering Engineering problems Life-long learning Engineering tools Specialized area of civil engineering Contemporary issues Business & public policy Project management, construction, and asset mgmt. Leadership

  8. Outline • CE Body of Knowledge • Why Is Change Necessary? • What Does the Profession Say? • How Is the Profession Implementing? • Summary

  9. The “Bottom Line” Problem Statement The Body of Knowledge (BOK) necessary to enter the practice of engineering at the professional level in the future is beyond the scope of the traditional 4-year bachelor’s degree and required experience.

  10. Trend in Reduced Total Credit-Hours 150 140 Credits 130 120 1925 1950 1975 2002 Year

  11. A Leader No Longer 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 Engineering Medicine Law Architecture Pharmacy Accounting Years of Formal Education Occupational Therapy Engineering Engineering 1950 1900 1980 2000 2010 1920

  12. Curricula Design Partners “BOK cannot fit into today’s BSCE” Norwich Wentworth Wisconsin Madison Western Michigan US Military Academy Bucknell Wyoming Iowa State Case Western Penn State Nebraska Colorado State Illinois Urbana-Champaign West Virginia Rose-Hulman Louisville California State - L.A. Oklahoma Tennessee Tech Northern Arizona Georgia Tech Texas-Tyler Texas-Austin Florida

  13. Outline • CE Body of Knowledge • Why Is Change Necessary? • What Does the Profession Say? • How Is the Profession Implementing? • Summary

  14. ASCE Policy 465(Adopted by the BOD on October 19, 2004) The American Society of Civil Engineers supports the attainment of a Body of Knowledge for entry into the practice of civil engineering at a professional level. Fulfillment of this BOK will include -- • a baccalaureate degree • a master’s degree, or approximately 30 coordinated graduate or upper level . . . • appropriate experience . . .

  15. BOK Fulfilled Fulfilled by (Formal Education) BOK B + M/30 & E

  16. BOK Fulfilled Primary BABET+(M/30)Validated & E BOK Secondary B + MABET & E

  17. Outline • CE Body of Knowledge • Why Is Change Necessary? • What Does the Profession Say? • How Is the Profession Implementing? • Summary

  18. Master Plan Example Curricula Accreditation Criteria Body of Knowledge (BOK) Accredited Programs Policy 465 Implemented In 55 Jurisdictions Experience Guidelines Start State Licensing Rules B + 30 Guidelines Model Law Curricula committee Example Language Licensure committee Accreditation committee Fulfillment & Validation

  19. Outline • CE Body of Knowledge • Why Is Change Necessary? • What Does the Profession Say? • How Are We Implementing? • Summary

  20. Misinformation 10. Implementation will occur instantly. 9. Current P.E.’s must obtain a “M/30.” 8. The goal is to eliminate the 4-year degree. 7. Education is more important than Experience. 6. All BSCE graduates need to be licensed. 5. “M/30” should follow directly after “B.” 4. Degrees (not knowledge) are the key. 3. “M” means traditional MS degree with thesis. 2. The current BSCE will not be changed. 1. We are working for faculty job security.

  21. “It is evident that the exploding body of science and engineering knowledge can not be accommodated within the context of the traditional four year baccalaureate degree.” Educating the Engineer of 2020 The National Academy of Engineering, 2005

  22. Licensure The Future Engineer Practice of CE at the Professional Level Body of Specialized Knowledge More Experience and Lifelong Learning Baccalaureate Education Add’l Education Experience

  23. Information and Knowledgeable Points of Contact For more information visit the ASCE website www.asce.org/raisethebar If you have questions or comments, please contact Jeff Russell 608-262-7244 russell@engr.wisc.edu Paul Schmidt 603-431-6196 PSchmidt@cmaengineers.com Tom Lenox 800-548-2723 tlenox@asce.org www.asce.org/raisethebar

  24. Questions???

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