It is clear to us that our society needs engineers to become leaders, not only through professional practice, but also through community involvement. Incorporate multidisciplinary team projects throughout the curriculum . Accomplishing this objective involves open-ended case studies and a better integration of the Mining and Geological Engineering classes, among other things. Require multiphase communications . Communications must extend beyond preparation of homework assignments, even if those assignments are in the form of memoranda.
Emphasis needs to be placed on presentation of proposals, reports and oral discussions.
And all of these must emphasize the use of modern software tools. Place projects within a professional and ethical context . One of the best ways to place engineering into a global, social and ethical context is to more fully develop case histories. Promote student mentoring and tutoring . This can be accomplished through preceptorships, required service for upper division students, and an increasing emphasis on activities in student chapters of professional societies.