Critical Issues and Lessons Learned in Establishing Concurrent International M.S. Degree Programs in Engineering Technology
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Vancouver, BC
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June 26, 2011
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June 26, 2011
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June 29, 2011
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2153-5965
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Engineering Technology
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13
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22.402.1 - 22.402.13
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10.18260/1-2--17683
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https://strategy.asee.org/17683
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377
Paper Authors
Michael J. Dyrenfurth Purdue University, West Lafayette
Michael Dyrenfurth is professor in the Department of Technology Leadership and Innovation, in the College of Technology at Purdue University. He is co-PI of the DETECT project. He collaborates frequently with ProSTAR to deliver industry-oriented graduate programs to professionals in the field. Active in international aspects of the profession, he teaches and researches in the areas of technological innovation, technological literacy, and international dimensions of technological education.
Mike Murphy Dublin Institute of Technology
Mike is Director and Dean of the College of Engineering & Built Environment at Dublin Institute of Technology.
Gary R. Bertoline Purdue University, West Lafayette
Robert J. Herrick Purdue University, West Lafayette
Robert J. Herrick is the Robert A. Hoffer Distinguished Professor of EET and has served as the ECET Department Head at Purdue University 2001 - 2010. He has held leadership roles on the following executive boards: Tau Alpha Pi (president); ETLI (chair, secretary); ETD (treasurer); ETC standing committee chair of the ET National Forum (founder); IEEE Press Editorial Board (Editor-in Chief, Electronics Technology Series Editor); FIE Steering Committee (chair); North Central and Illinois-Indiana Section conferences (program co-chair, proceedings co-editor); and Purdue’s Teaching Academy (charter executive board member). He serves as a TAC of ABET program evaluator for IEEE and has served as an ASEE campus representative at Purdue University and the University of Toledo. He has been recognized with national, regional, university, college, and department awards for outstanding teaching and professional service, including ASEE’s Fredrick Burger Award, Purdue’s life-time Murphy Teaching Award for outstanding undergraduate teaching. He was inducted into Purdue’s Book of Great Teachers, an honor reserved for only 267 faculty in the 137-year history of Purdue University. He has been an active advocate for outstanding teaching and education through his leadership in ASEE, IEEE, and FIE; “The Art and Technology of Teaching” workshops at invited inter/national conferences and educational institutions (co-facilitated with James Michael Jacob, the George W. McNelly Professor of Technology); and authored educational publications including the textbook, DC/AC Circuits and Electronics: Principles and Practice.
Kathryne Newton Purdue University, West Lafayette
Dr. Kathy Newton is an Professor of Industrial Technology at Purdue University. Her teaching and scholarly interests are in the areas of industrial distribution, quality control, and graduate education. She recently completed a three-year appointment as Department Head. Prior to her appointment at Purdue University in 1993, she spent seven years teaching for Texas A&M University’s Department of Engineering Technology. Dr. Newton has a Ph.D. in Industrial Education, a Master’s degree in Business Administration, and a B.S. in Industrial Distribution, each from Texas A&M University.
Sancho Maria-Ribera Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya
Nuria Castell Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya
James L. Barnes James Madison University
Dr. James L. Barnes is a professor of Integrated Science and Technology at James Madison University (JMU) and co-principal of Barnes Technologies International, LLC (BTILLC). He has over thirty-five years of experience in science and technology fields and has been the independent evaluator for many international programs. Prior to joining the JMU faculty, Dr. Barnes was the Director of NASA RISE, a NASA research institute at Eastern Michigan University and at the technology research center at The University of Texas, Austin. He earned his doctoral degree from Virginia Tech and authored numerous publications in Problem Solving, Sustainability, and Innovation.
Matthias Kuder Freie Universität Berlin
Gareth O'Donnell Dublin Institute of Technology
Abstract
Critical Issues and Lessons Learned in Establishing Concurrent International MS Degree Programs in Engineering Technology Globalization, competitiveness, innovation are frequently employed themes as governments, business and industry and universities attempt to respond to the challenges facing them. Clearly business as usual is not likely to be successful in the future. One strategic response has been a significant impetus – in many parts of the world – towards dual, joint or concurrent degree programs. Surprisingly, and in sharp contrast to engineering, technology and engineering technology programs are under-‐represented in this aspect of international education. A transatlantic degree consortium to implement a four-‐semester dual masters degree initiative across a three-‐institution consortium consisting of Purdue University (USA), the Dublin Institute of Technology (DIT), and the Universitat Politènica de Catalunya -‐ BarcelonaTech (Spain) is the focus of this paper. This initiative, while focusing on graduate (Masters) student mobility, also includes faculty mobility, language instruction and assessment, project evaluation and other services to insure ongoing success. Globalization, technological innovation and sustainability are critical issues for most if not all nations in the world. Nowhere do these concerns converge more than in the preparation of leaders with significant capabilities in technology. In the Americas and in Europe, advanced programs in leadership development are often configured as master’s degree programs – both conventional and professional (see the National Academy Press’ recent document [1] on this for evidence). There exists a wide range of masters programs that include professional masters, MBAs, online degrees, and conventional campus-‐based experiences. But, few if any focus specifically on the intersection of Technology – Globalization – Innovation and Sustainability! The purpose of this presentation is to share the experiences, insights and lessons learned from a partnership of three leading universities (the Universitat Politènica de Catalunya -‐ BarcelonaTech, Spain; the Dublin Institute of Technology, Ireland; Purdue University, USA) to offer concurrent masters degrees in Technology, Innovation & Sustainability. Key issues, and innovative practices to resolve them, with respect to academic governance, financial aid, tuition waivers, transfer credit, will be highlighted. Faculty mobility mechanisms and the identification of potential research collaborations will also be described as will be overall funding sources. Highlights of the partnership’s third party evaluation will be presented. The presentation will involve participants from the case studied partner institutions. It will also feature results of a new international survey on joint and double degree programs conducted by the Institute of International Education and Freie Universität Berlin. Significant opportunity for interaction with the audience will be incorporated in the presentation and a more detailed paper of findings will be provide for the proceedings.
Dyrenfurth, M. J., & Murphy, M., & Bertoline, G. R., & Herrick, R. J., & Newton, K., & Maria-Ribera, S., & Castell, N., & Barnes, J. L., & Kuder, M., & O'Donnell, G. (2011, June), Critical Issues and Lessons Learned in Establishing Concurrent International M.S. Degree Programs in Engineering Technology Paper presented at 2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Vancouver, BC. 10.18260/1-2--17683
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