Table 2: Anticipated B.S. in CVET Clientele. Ivy Tech students who are currently enrolled in an engineering technology program and will be seeking the opportunity to continue their education via a four-year institution in CVET Block articulation focus on completion of an accredited associate of science degree Ivy Tech students who are undecided regarding a career choice and wish to continue their education in civil engineering technology courses at the four-year level Transfer students from two-year institutions that offer engineering technology programs and need a four-year sister institution that offers coursework in CVET Freshmen who come to Indiana State University and are undecided about which engineering technology program is a good fit for their aptitudes and career aspirations Per ISU/College of Technology policy Employers/industries that need civil engineering technologist with strong technical credentials and good critical thinking skills. Proposed Curriculum The proposed curriculum for ISU’s Bachelor of Science in CVET is listed in Table 3. Table 3: Required Courses for B.S. in CVET (83 credits).* Course prefix and number Credit hours Core Courses (54 credits) MET 103 - Introduction to Technical Graphics with CAD MET 130 - Introduction to Engineering and Technology MET 302 - Applied Statics MET 304 - Engineering Analysis MET 329 - Fluid Power Technology MET 405 - Economic Analysis for Engineering and Technology MET 406 - Strength of Materials MET 409 - Senior Project in Industrial Technology MET 430 - Senior Seminar CVET 401 - CAD-Based Applications in civil engineering technology and Surveying CVET 410 - Structural Analysis and Reinforced Concrete Design CVET 420 - Highway Design CVET 411 - Waste Water System Design CNST 111 - Construction Materials, Methods, and Equipment CNST 201 - Construction Contract Documents CNST 320 - Soil Analysis and Testing CNST 420 - Plane Surveying ENVI 401 - Geographic Information Systems: Applications ENVI 454 - Introduction to Hydrology Electives from (9 credits) 3-6 credit hours from: CNST 310 - Construction Safety CNST 414 - Construction Quality Control and Assurance MET 337 - Thermo Systems MET 351 - Cooperative Industrial Practice Other course(s) approved by the advsior 3-6 credit hours from: TMGT 361 - Quality Systems and Tools TMGT 421 - Research and Development in Technology 3 2 3 3 3 3 3 3 1 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
Table 4: Faculty and Administrators of the Proposed B.S. in CVET. Name Degree Rank Specialization Appointment ADMINISTRATORS Bradford Sims Ph.D. Professor and Dean, College of Technology Construction Management Tenured Robert English Ed.D. Professor and Associate Dean, College of Technology Electronics Engineering Technology Tenured Kara Harris Ed.D. Assistant Professor and Assistant Dean in the area of Technology Education, College of Technology Technology Education Tenure-Track FACULTY M. Affan Badar Ph.D. Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Applied Engineering and Technology Management Mechanical Engineering Technology Tenured Ming Zhou Ph.D. Professor Mechanical Engineering Technology Tenured A. Mehran Shahhosseini Ph.D. Assistant Professor Mechanical Engineering Technology Tenure-Track Todd E. Alberts M.S. Instructor Mechanical Engineering Technology Full-time Lee Ellingson Ph.D. Associate Professor Construction Management Tenured Chul Kim Ph.D. Associate Professor Construction Management Tenure-Track Donald McNabb M.S. Instructor Construction Management Full-time Needed Learning Resources Available learning resources include the Cunningham Memorial Library with an extensive collection and array of services that has provided exceptional service to ISU students for many years. The library is a federal government depository, receiving approximately 52% of the materials available from the GPO–Government Printing Office. A wide assortment of online journal and database subscriptions in the engineering technology related fields are already in place.
Table 7 summarizes the mission and selected goals of ISU, College of Technology, the Department of Applied Engineering and Technology Management, and B.S. in civil engineering technology program. Table 7: Appropriateness of CVET Program to Institution’s Identity and Mission Mission ISU College of Technology Department CVET Program Indiana State University will combine a tradition of strong undergraduate and graduate education with a focus on community and public service. It will integrate teaching, research, and creative activity in an engaging, challenging, and supportive learning environment to prepare productive citizens for Indiana and the world. The College of Technology will provide exemplary undergraduate and graduate programs, generate solutions and knowledge through research, and serve the technology needs of the state, the nation, and the international community. Through teaching, research, and service, the department will create and develop knowledge in fields, producing value-added student scholars. The mission of the bachelor of science in civil engineering technology will be consistent with that of the University at all levels. Using existing resources, this program will continue a tradition of producing value added student scholars through teaching, research, and service. Selected Goals ISU College of Technology Department CVET Program Increase enrollment and student success. Advance experiential learning Enhance community engagement Diversify revenue through philanthropy, contracts, and grants Be recognized as a global leader in the preparation of future professionals for careers in technology and teachers/trainers for industry and education. Continue to increase participation of underrepresented groups in technology careers. Develop critical thinking, problem solving, and communication skills through the use of practical experiences. Provide the knowledge and skills to prepare people to create, understand, apply, manage, and evaluate technology ethically and responsibly. Contribute to the areas of state economic development, technology Increase enrollment and student success. Continue leadership in advancing experiential learning and community engagement. Investigate possible programs of promise and distinction within the department. Continue to seek revenue through contracts and grants. Seek to provide mentoring to maintain great faculty and staff. Enhance students: Critical thinking skills in the application of electronic, mechanical, and technologies. Personal commitment of continuous with the intent of keeping current within their chosen discipline and generating knowledge for the purpose of enhancing the knowledge base within their chosen field. Team oriented behaviors and leadership skills that serve to
APPENDIX B: LETTERS OF SUPPORT APPENDIX B: LETTERS OF SUPPORT APPENDIX B: LETTERS OF SUPPORT APPENDIX C: FACULTY QULIFICATIONS Name: Bradford L. Sims Professor of Construction Management Dean of the College of Technology Office Phone: 812-237-3166 E-mail: brad.sims@indstate.edu Degrees / Schools: Ph.D. in Industrial Technology/Curriculum and Instruction, Purdue University, 1999 M.S. in Building Construction, University of Florida, 1996 Research Interest: Lean construction Technology applications in construction Leadership factors in construction
Chandler, M., & Badar, M.A. (2009). Effect of Individual Components on System’s Reliability: A Case of Web-Based US Federal Highway Administration Project Recommendation and Approval Software. Emerald International Journal of Quality and Reliability Management, 26(6), 614-628. Badar, M.A., Gardner, L., & Sammidi, S.S. (2009). Profit analysis of supply chain ordering strategies. IIE Annual Conference 2009, IERC Track: Engineering Economics, Session: Engineering Economics 2. El Mounayri, H., Badar, M.A., & Rengifo, G.A. (2008). Multi-parameter ANN Model for flat- end milling. CSME, Transactions of the Canadian Society for Mechanical Engineering, 32(3-4), 523-536. Pondhe, R., Asare, S.A., Badar, M.A., Zhou, M., & Leach, R. (2006). Applying lean techniques to improve an Emergency Department. Proceeding of the IIE Annual Conference 2006, Session: IERC03 Engineering Management 6, CD-ROM. Relevant teaching experience: Fifteen years experience teaching undergraduate and graduate courses. Industrial Practice: Worked in industry as a mechanical design engineer and manufacturing engineering intern. APPENDIX C: FACULTY QULIFICATIONS Name: Ming Zhou Professor Department of Applied Engineering and Technology Management Office Phone: 812-237-3983 E-mail: Ming.Zhou@indstate.edu Degrees / Schools: Ph.D. in Systems and Industrial Engineering, The University of Arizona, 1995 B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, Wuhan Institute of Technology, 1982 Research Interest: Knowledge-based Simulation Modeling for Discrete Manufacturing Systems Pattern and Knowledge-based Modeling and Simulation of Logistics and Distribution Systems Data Mining and Rule Formation with Neural Networks, Knowledge Extraction from Massive Data/ Database Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Design and Control of Engineering Systems