Department of Electrical Engineering
Southern Methodist University
SWECEDHA MEETING – Fall 2006
November 11, 2006
AGENDA
Location: Jerry R. Junkins Building, Room 210 (TI Foundation Board Room)
1. 8:30 am - Continental Breakfast (optional)
2. 9:00 AM – MEETING
3. Welcome, Introduction to SMU - Panos Papamichalis, S.M.U.
30 min
4. Discussion on ABET
1 hour
a. Lessons learned – Harley Myler, Lamar Univ. b. Experiences from other recent ABET visits – All c. Continuous quality improvement culture? – Ray Shoults, UTA
5. Break
6. Discussion items
2 hours
a. State of higher education around the world – Domingo Docampo, UNM/Univ. of Vigo, Spain b. Enrollment trends in EE – Ray Shoults, UTA c. Thoughts on Faculty Development – Ray Shoults, UTA d. HB 1172: Impact on BSEE credit hours? – Scott Starks, UTEP
7. Lunch break and building tour
8. Discussion items
2 hours
a. Pros and cons of combining EE and CE degrees into one ECE – Jerzy Rozenblit, UA b. FE-type exam to assess student achievement? – Steve Horan, NMSU c. Leveraging our southwest location to interact with Latin America – Steve Phillips, ASU d. Soft skills e. Future of Electrical Engineering f. Engineer of 2020 g. Students’ Math background i. Other…
