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I. The On-Site Visit A. Date of Visit: April 12 – 13, 2004

B. Visiting Team Members: Chairperson: Dr. Earl Yarbrough Virginia State University Industrial Technology Department Petersburg, VA 23806 University Representative Dr. Seth Bates St. Jose St. University Technology Department One Washington Square San Jose, CA 95192-0061 Industry Representative Mr. Robert E. Nunnery Dresser Industries 125 Abby Lane Byrdstown, TN 38549 C. Proposed On-Site Visit Agenda:

Not finalized at time of printing, so will be mailed to team.

D. Accredited-Full

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology with options in:

Construction Management & Design (Started Fall 2003) Electronics & Computer Technology (Formerly Electronics) Industrial Management Manufacturing (Discontinued Fall 2001) Technology Technical Graphics

II. General Information

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The general information section of the Self-Study Report shall contain the following information:

A. The Institution

Southeast Missouri State University was established in 1873 as the Southeast Missouri Normal School. By legislative enactment in 1919, the name was changed to Southeast Missouri State Teachers College. By permission of the Missouri General Assembly, the name Southeast Missouri State College was adopted on September 21, 1946. The changing curricula and educational mission of the institution during the middle decades of the twentieth century were reflected in the latest modification on August 24, 1972, when the Board of Regents, acting under authority from the Missouri Legislature, approved the name Southeast Missouri State University.

1. Name and Address

Southeast Missouri State University One University Plaza Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

2. Number of Students Enrolled (Fall 2003)

(1) Total: 9579 (2) Full-time: 6790 (3) Part-time: 2780 (4) Full-time Equivalent: 7432

3. Total Full-Time Equivalent Faculty (Fall 2003)

FTE 406

4. Operating Budget

Five-year History FY04 - $128,546,399 FY03 - $123,822,379 FY02 - $122,648,128 FY01 - $116,726,483 FY00 - $106,529,664

5. Institutional Accreditation Organization(s) and Dates of Accreditation

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North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (2011) AACSB – American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business (2010) American Chemical Society (2006) American Dietetic Association (2013) American Parks and Recreation Society (2004) American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (2005) Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs – Athletic Training. (2005) Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (2005) Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (2011) Council on Social Work Education (2004) Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board of Engineering & Technology (2007) National Association for the Education of Young Children (2011) National Association of Industrial Technology (2004) National Association of Schools and Colleges of Music (2007) National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (2007) National League of Nursing (2011) National Recreation and Parks Association (2004)

6. History of Accreditation by the National Association of Industrial

Technology

Program with five options accredited-provisional, October 1994 and moved to accreditation-full, October 1996. Received full re-accreditation in 1998.

7. Administration of the institution

(1) Head

Dr. Kenneth Dobbins, President

(2) Chief Academic Officer

Dr. Jane Stephens, Provost

8. Major Academic Units Within the Institution

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Harrison College of Business

Dean - Dr. Gerald McDougall (Accounting and Management Information Systems, Economics & Finance, and Management & Marketing)

College of Education

Dean - Dr. I. Sue Shepard (Interim) (Educational Administration & Counseling, Elementary, Early, & Special Education, and Middle & Secondary Education)

College of Health & Human Services

Dean - Dr. Loretta Prater (Aerospace Studies, Communications Disorders, Criminal Justice & Sociology, Health, Human Performance & Recreation, Human Environmental Studies, Nursing, and Social Work)

College of Liberal Arts

Dean - Dr. Martin Jones (Art, Communication, English, Foreign Languages & Anthropology, History, Music, Political Science, Philosophy & Religion, Psychology, and Theater & Dance)

College of Science and Mathematics

Dean - Dr. Chris McGowan (Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geosciences, Physics & Engineering Physics, and Mathematics)

School of Polytechnic Studies

Dean - Dr. Randall Shaw (Agriculture, Industrial & Engineering Technology)

School of Extended Learning Dean – Dr. Randall Shaw (Interim)

(Off Campus Programs, Higher Education Centers at Kennett, Malden, Perryville, and Sikeston)

School of Graduate & University Studies

Dean - Dr. Fred Janzow (Graduate Studies, University Studies)

(The chart on the following pages displays the University's Master Organizational Chart)

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9. Institutional Mission and Goals

Mission, Role and Scope

Southeast Missouri State University is a multi-purpose regional institution of higher education that derives its authority from the people of Missouri through the Missouri State Legislature. While serving in the interest of the nation and the State of Missouri, the University maintains a strong commitment to the diverse twenty-five counties of the rural, urban, and suburban areas of southeast Missouri. As a multi-purpose institution, the University achieves its educational goals through the offering of instructional programs and other learning experiences at the certificate, associate, baccalaureate, master, and specialist levels.

Recognizing the responsibilities for the advancement and transmission of knowledge and the preparation of leaders in all segments of society, the University provides a wide range of programs that address the intellectual, professional, personal, social, and cultural needs of students. With a high priority on quality and excellence in all endeavors, the University ensures equal access to educational programs and services without regard to race, creed, age, sex, or national origin.

The University provides education-related services to individuals, agencies, businesses, industries, and schools throughout the region, and fosters research applicable to professional, institutional, and regional objectives. The academic leadership responsibility of the University provides an avenue for outreach programs and services that address individual, societal, and employment needs in the region. Research, scholarly activity, and creative endeavor of faculty members, professional staff, and students alike are fostered through these efforts as an integral component of the educational process (Undergraduate Bulletin, 2003-04).

Institutional Purposes (Goals)

Southeast Missouri State University, recognizing its overall responsibility to provide high quality educational services in the region and the state, maintains seven purposes consistent with its mission. To fulfill its mission and its purpose to pursue excellence in teaching and student learning, the University will:

a. Encourage the development of an intellectual orientation by

offering a core undergraduate program that stimulates student learning, specifically to think critically; to locate and synthesize knowledge; to develop the capacity for written, oral, and

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mathematical communication; to understand human experiences and relate them to the present; to integrate the breadth and diversity of knowledge and experience; to make informed value judgments; to appreciate critically their culture and behavior, as well as the cultures, behaviors, and value systems of others; to make informed aesthetic responses; and to function responsibly in the natural, social, and political environment.

b. Assist traditional and nontraditional students in the processes

of identifying and achieving appropriate goals, in developing a sense of self-esteem and confidence, in increasing their desire for self-directed learning, and in expressing themselves as thoughtful citizens.

c. Offer an undergraduate program that extends students’ abilities

by providing academic and experiential learning opportunities, as well as co-curricular programs, leading to certificates or the associate or baccalaureate degree. Students will be prepared with academic degrees amenable to work situations, advanced education, and life-long learning.

d. Provide multi-faceted graduate education leading to the

master’s, specialist’s, or cooperative doctor’s degree in academic disciplines with resources of sufficient quality and quantity to support the needs of students. The graduate faculty and students, through research, teaching, and service, work to both create and disseminate current and relevant knowledge in their respective academic disciplines.

e. Provide increased access to the University’s educational

resources through the use of technology, campus centers and on-site instruction for the purpose acquiring new knowledge and skills, and satisfying the need for life-long learning.

f. Provide global perspective in its programs that prepares

citizens to respond to the challenges of a diverse society. This goal will be accomplished through the integration of international students in academic and student service programs, the establishment of a variety of exchange programs, and worldwide promotion of the University and its programs, and the development of a global perspective in the community and region.

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g. Contribute to the general advancement of knowledge and student learning by stimulating and supporting research and other scholarly and creative endeavors consistent with the mission and other academic purposes of the university.

h. Exercise leadership in the region by providing services, by

offering the expertise of faculty and staff, and by encouraging participation of students, alumni, and the general community in addressing the diverse needs of the region (Undergraduate Bulletin 2003-04).

10. Relationship of Institution to Superior Governing Body

All legal power and authority are vested by statute in a bipartisan six-member Board of Regents (three members from each major political party) who are appointed by the Governor of the State and confirmed by the State Senate. The Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education serves as an ex officio member. A non-voting student member is appointed for a one-year term by the Governor. The appointed voting members serve six-year staggered terms and are eligible for reappointment. As is typical in most institutions of higher education, Southeast Missouri State University is part of a structure which emanates from the state level. The Coordinating Board for Higher Education (CBHE) was established in 1974 to coordinate postsecondary education in the State of Missouri. In conjunction with the Missouri Department of Higher Education, the CBHE must approve new degree programs proposed by all public postsecondary institutions of higher education and review existing programs.

The President of the University is responsible to the Board of Regents for the entire management of the University. The President executes the power and authority of the Board of Regents in leadership, planning, and development of the institution. The President delegates to various divisions primary responsibility for academic services, student services, financial services, and administrative services. The University organizational chart is displayed earlier in this document.

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B. Administrative Unit(s) Housing Industrial Technology

1. Name and Address of Administrative Unit(s)

School of Polytechnic Studies One University Plaza Southeast Missouri State University Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

Department of Industrial & Engineering Technology One University Plaza Southeast Missouri State University Cape Girardeau, MO 63701

2. Name(s) of Dean and/or Department Head

Dr. Randall Shaw, Dean School of Polytechnic Studies

Dr. Ragu Athinarayanan, Chairperson Department of Industrial & Engineering Technology

3. Name of Other Departments in Administrative Unit

Department of Agriculture

4. Name of Program Head(s)

Dr. Wesley Mueller, Chairperson

Department of Agriculture

5. Name and Titles of Others with Program Administration and/or Coordination Responsibility

Mr. Scott Wright, Technology Supervisor and Coordinator of

Technology Resource Center Ms. Kim Madigan, Coordinator of Special Programs & Services Ms. Amanda Eller, Academic Advisor

6. Titles of Degrees, Programs, and Concentrations for Which

Accreditation is Being Requested

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Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology with Options in:

Construction Management & Design (Not Accredited - Started Fall 2003) Electronics & Computer Technology (Formerly Electronics Technology) Industrial Management Technical Graphics Technology

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III. COMPLIANCE WITH NAIT STANDARDS 6.1 Preparation of Self-Study Report

Self-Analysis: The Self-Study Report shall follow the guidelines and be completed by a representative portion of the institution's administrative staff, teaching faculty, and students.

Information for this report was provided by the faculty and staff from the Department of Industrial & Engineering Technology, Director of Institutional Research, Director of Career Planning and Placement, Dean of the School of Polytechnic Studies, Office of the Provost, Kent Library, Vice President of Finance and Administration, students, program graduates, and Industrial Advisory Committee Members.

Preparation for the self-study began in the Fall 2002. Faculty with primary teaching responsibilities in their respective areas in the Industrial Technology curriculum engaged in several meetings to review existing materials. A draft document with requested changes to the program included updated materials addressing mission and scope statements, short and long-range goals, and competencies for all the options under the B.S. Industrial Technology Degree. The draft of this document was shared with members of our Industrial Advisory Committee and representative members from our student body for discussions and additional input. This process was very stimulating to all parties involved, as it ultimately influenced the current and future trends in our curriculum, the type of education we provide our students and its impact on the industrial constituents we serve in this region.

Based on the updated program competencies, faculty reviewed course syllabi for all courses taught effective Spring 2003 to ensure alignment of course syllabi with established competencies. Next, the established competencies were appropriately coded for inclusion in all course syllabi and samples of student work in classrooms and laboratories were collected to reflect the inclusion and application of the established competencies in the respective courses.

The first draft of the Self-Study Report was completed for distribution to faculty prior to the beginning of the Fall 2003 semester. Copies were also distributed to representatives from our Industrial Advisory Committee and select members of our student body during the Fall 2003 semester. The report draft was presented and discussed at our faculty meetings and at other scheduled meetings involving faculty, representative members of the Industrial Advisory Committee, and students. The Self-Study Report was an agenda item at our Industrial Advisory Committee meeting held on October 21, 2003. Upon further discussions and receiving input from advisory committee members, additional modifications were made to the Self-Study Report before the final report was produced. Copies of the final report were made available to the faculty, the Dean of the School of Polytechnic Studies, the Provost, and the President.

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6.2 Philosophy and Objectives

6.2.1 Mission: The department, college, and institutional mission shall be compatible with the approved definition of Industrial Technology.

*The mission of the Department of Industrial & Engineering Technology is to:

Provide curricula to prepare students for technical and technical management-orientated employment in business, industry, education, and government which is vital to the region and the state.

Prepare students to apply and manage technology to solve practical problems.

Provide state-of-the-art facilities, instructional programs, experiential learning, and research experiences for students to develop linkages between theory and practice. Provide synergy between traditional classroom teaching and practical “hands-on” learning using state-of-the-art laboratory facilities for all programs offered in the department.

Encourage and support continuous faculty development in order to encourage faculty to remain current with technology relevant to their instructional areas of responsibility through professional and applied research activities.

Utilize faculty and student expertise to provide professional assistance to related businesses and industries in the area.

Each of the program options, Construction Management & Design (Started Fall 2003), Electronics & Computer Technology (Formerly Electronics), Industrial Management, Technology, and Technical Graphics, supports this mission. This mission is accepted by the School of Polytechnic Studies and is considered to be compatible with the definition of Industrial Technology as outlined on page 1 of the National Association of Industrial Technology Accreditation Handbook.

*Reaffirmed by department faculty in September 2003

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6.2.2 Program Definition: The major program definition and purpose shall be

compatible with the approved definition of Industrial Technology.

The Department of Industrial & Engineering Technology prepares graduates for technical and technical management-oriented professional positions in business, industry, and government. The curriculum provides for:

a. Application of theories, concepts, and principles found in the

humanities and the social and behavioral sciences, including a thorough grounding in communications skills.

b. Understanding of theories and the ability to apply principles and

concepts of mathematics, science, and computer application for problem solving.

c. Application of concepts derived from, and current skills developed in,

a variety of technical and related disciplines including but not limited to, materials and production processes, industrial management and human relations, marketing, communications, electronics, graphics, computer applications, and industrial safety.

d. Specialization in a technological field of: Construction Management

& Design, Electronics & Computer Technology, Industrial Management, Technology, or Technical Graphics.

This definition is compatible with the NAIT definition for Industrial Technology programs. This definition is reflected on page 59 of the 2003-2004 Undergraduate Bulletin that states: "The Department of Industrial Technology B.S. degrees are accredited by the National Association of Industrial Technology (NAIT) and prepare technical and technical management-oriented professional for employment in business, industry, education, and government." It is also reflected in this departmental brochure statement: "The Industrial Technology program at Southeast Missouri State University works together with modern industry to prepare graduates for rewarding and stable careers in technology. If your interests lie in management-oriented technical careers such as implementing computer-controlled systems, solving manufacturing production problems, computer-aided graphic design, or instructing technical subjects, career opportunities are plentiful."

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6.2.3 Program Acceptance: Each major program shall be understood and accepted by appropriate individuals and representative groups within the internal University community and the external business and industrial community.

The programs of the Department of Industrial & Engineering Technology (IET) are well received and respected throughout the University. The department has established itself as the leader for providing technical education in the University community and the industrial community we serve in the region. At the state level, the IET department earned its designation as a Center of Excellence in Advanced Manufacturing, distinguishing itself as only one of two institutions in the state earning this recognition. Additionally, the IET department will be providing leadership in the newly established Innovation Center. All options offered in the IET department have are experiencing impressive enrollment and compelling growth figures. Enrollment in all our options has been steadily increasing. Data gathered from Institutional Research (Southeast Missouri State University) shows the Industrial & Engineering Technology Department experienced an average growth of 38.3% in majors for all its options from 2000 to 2002. The average number of majors in each option was approximately 85 students during that timeframe. In addition to this, in 2003, the department experienced another 6% growth in the number of majors. The continuous upgrade and improvement of departmental programs, curriculum and equipment have provided excellent opportunities to develop cooperative relationships with several other departments on campus such as math, chemistry, physics, communication, management and marketing, management information systems, and human environmental studies. Cross-departmental collaborative efforts include among others, using IET departmental courses toward completion of degrees offered in other departments, cross-listing IET courses with courses offered in other departments, and using IET laboratory facilities for research and instruction. In addition to this, new equipment grants, donations, and University Mission Enhancement have increased program visibility and acceptance on campus and within the industrial community. The IET Department is also featured in many of the University’s recruiting materials. The Industrial Advisory Committee, formed 14 years ago, which usually meets twice per year, has been very supportive of the programs offered in the department. They have and continue to provide an excellent communications network to all the industries we serve in the region, as well as to the University administration. They have also been instrumental in orchestrating major funding and donations from large corporations in support of many

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program initiatives in the department. Industries have also solicited the use of student and faculty expertise on design projects used for their products. In fact, five products have gone into production (over 1.51 million produced), originated with work done in the department by faculty and students. This shows acceptance and the high level of confidence placed in our programs, faculty, and students by outside industries. In recognition of our efforts, industries have donated in excess of $657,000 in the form of grants/donations for equipment, software, and funds for instructional support. Acceptance of the program is further evidenced by the increased number of internships available for our students, an expanding list of capstone research activities at various industrial and manufacturing sites, industries employing our graduates, with a very high satisfaction rate among employers, increased faculty involvement in consulting. The Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) Chapter 17 in St. Louis, Missouri, recognized the efforts of the department by presenting IET faculty with four “Educator of the Year Awards.” The most recent awardees include the department chairperson Dr. Ragu Athinarayanan, and Dr. Craig Downing, each winning the award for the years 2002 and 2003 respectively. It is reflected on the award “…in recognition of substantial contribution to the Society through participation in outstanding programs which enhance the profession of Manufacturing Engineering and for civic activities that contribute to the growth of the community.” Other documentation of program acceptance:

a. University Relations and Admissions have featured the Department of

Industrial & Engineering Technology in numerous video and print features (will be available for Accrediting Team).

b. The 1998 NAIT Accrediting Team stated in their report that: "The

Industrial Technology program is highly respected at Southeast Missouri State University, and the Southeast Missouri Community.” Numerous examples of support and acceptance were evident, including the increased number of internships available to students, employment of many of the graduates by industries, and increased grants and equipment donations.

c. The Department is participating in the leadership role for the newly

established Innovation Center located at the University. The Innovation Center serves the region through various economic development initiatives.

d. Members of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers Chapter 17,

during their visit of our programs stated, “…the best kept secret in

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Missouri” in reference to providing manufacturing and technical education in the state.

e. Work with Advisory Committee members and the University

Foundation has resulted in external industry support totaling over $657, 648.

f. There are special articulation agreements approved by ten area

community colleges to assist with transfer of credit and associate degree programs.

g. Department faculty have established links between the program and

related industries. This has led to faculty consulting, sponsored workshops, student internships, faculty internships, and student research opportunities. The department is committed to serving area industry. The following list includes some of the industries that have utilized the department’s consulting services:

Dana Corporation Good Humor-Breyers Cape Girardeau, Missouri Sikeston, Missouri Briggs & Stratton Co. Johnson Controls Poplar Bluff, Missouri Cape Girardeau, Missouri Chrysler Corporation Arvin Meritor Fenton, Missouri Dexter, Missouri Horizon Screen Printing Rockwell Automation Cape Girardeau, Missouri St. Louis, Missouri Consolidated Plastics Rubbermaid Corporation Bloomfield, Missouri Jackson, Missouri TG Missouri Corporation DO-Tech Engineering Perryville, Missouri St. Louis, Missouri

Lone Star Industries Plastene Supply Co. Cape Girardeau, Missouri Portageville, Missouri Noranda Aluminum Golden Cat Corporation New Madrid, Missouri Bloomfield, Missouri Louis Dreyfus Alan Wire New Madrid, Missouri Sikeston, Missouri Blair Industries, Inc. Rapco

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Scott City, Missouri Jackson, Missouri St. Francis Hospital Spartech Plastics Cape Girardeau, Missouri Cape Girardeau, Missouri

US Army Corp of Engineers Associated Electric Sikeston, Missouri New Madrid, Missouri Spartech Plastics Fru-Con Engineering Cape Girardeau, Missouri Jackson, Missouri Crain Enterprises SBC Communications Mounds City, Illinois Cape Girardeau, Missouri Gilster-Mary Lee VIP Industries Perryville, Missouri Cape Girardeau, Missouri Cott Beverages Major Custom Cable Sikeston, Missouri Jackson, Missouri Sheible Printing Eric Scott Leather Marble Hill, Missouri St. Genevieve, Missouri NPS Corporation Nestle Ralston-Purina Perryville, Missouri Cape Girardeau, MO Titan Plastics Group United Parcel Service Poplar Bluff, Missouri Cape Girardeau, Missouri Delta-Y Electric Disney Corporation Sedgewickville, Missouri Orlando, Florida ARI Industries Jackson, Missouri

h. The department has one of the best placement rates for graduates on campus. The employability of our graduates and the employer satisfaction on the overall performance of our graduates continues to remain very high according to an employer follow-up survey conducted in 2001 and 2003. Also, industries continue to provide support by hosting interns and allowing students access to research projects in industries that will be used in the capstone course UI410 – Manufacturing Research.

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i. When the Coordinating Board for Higher Education (CBHE) completed the State Plan for Postsecondary Technical Education in 1996, it recognized the Department of Industrial & Engineering Technology at Southeast Missouri State University as one of only two programs at four-year institutions with a role to play in the implementation of the State Plan (a copy of the State Plan will be made available to the team).

j. The School of Polytechnic Studies (formerly known as the Polytechnic

Institute) was formed and funded as part of the University’s Mission Enhancement Plan.

k. Because of the department’s reputation with area industries, Ameren

made the decision to place a Manufacturing Technology Resource Center at Southeast Missouri State University in 2001. This Center began its operation in 2001, and was later re-named renamed the Technology Resource Center in 2002. The Center has conducted over 110 projects/seminars in collaboration with Missouri Enterprise for area industries.

l. An active Industrial Advisory Committee is committed to the success

of the IET program, offering insights regarding current industry trends.

m. Recognition and the acceptance of our programs have extended to the business and industrial community in the St. Louis area where we offer our 2+2 B.S. degree in Industrial Technology. It has attracted working adults from major corporations such as Boeing, Ameren, Monsanto, Lucent Technologies, SBC Communications, Tyco Healthcare, and the City of St. Louis, to name a few. Data from Institutional Research for Spring 2003 shows 55 majors currently enrolled in the 2+2 program in St. Louis.

6.2.4 Program Goals: Each major program shall have clearly written short and long range goals and objectives, which are consistent with the mission statements, and plans for achieving them.

The Department of Industrial Technology has been involved in, and benefited from, both short and long range planning. In 2001, the School of Polytechnic Studies and the Department of Industrial & Engineering Technology completed a five-year Strategic Plan (Appendix A) with priorities, goals, and objectives. This plan serves as the guide for enhancement and growth of our programs. The following pages list the Long/Short Range goals by each option and the plans to achieve them.

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CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT & DESIGN (SHORT/LONG RANGE GOALS) LONG RANGE GOALS

(3-5 YEARS) SHORT RANGE GOALS

(1-2 YEARS) PLANS TO ACHIEVE

a. Develop laboratory facilities to adequately support program

1. Develop laboratory activities for different courses in the program

2. Work with Advisory Committee to identify equipment needs

3. Identify and secure required funding for equipment and materials

1. Develop laboratory plans for all lab-based courses

2. Organize and set up laboratories

b. Provide instruction on the current techniques in construction

4. Establish and utilize an industrial advisory committee that consists of contractors and industry liaisons as resources for program review and upgrades

5. Continually upgrade faculty expertise in the field

1. Support and encourage faculty to attend industrial trade shows

2. Maintain active Industrial Advisory Committee 3. Continually revise curricula to reflect current

trends in the construction field 4. Continually revise laboratories and instructional

materials 5. Provide field-trips for students to construction

sites 6. Invite guest speakers to discuss current topics in

the construction industry

c. Expand curriculum to include more emphasis in construction trades

1. Expand course content to include planning and installation of HVAC, plumbing, insulation, roofing, and dry-walling

2. Support faculty training in construction practices 3. Establish co-op/internship opportunities with local

industries 4. Include instruction on residential, commercial, and

industrial structures 5. Hire faculty to coordinate and deliver appropriate

courses

1. Hire a faculty member with primary responsibility for the construction program

2. Meet with faculty to consider expansion of content in existing or new courses

3. Meet with advisory committee to review changes

4. Implement changes along with laboratory facilities to support changes

d. Develop field-related experience for students

1. Establish a core of sites for internship placement 2. Establish a database of projects from contractors and

city projects for students to participate under instructor supervision

1. Visit with area construction business and industries

2. Utilize support of industrial advisory committee to contact agencies for projects and placement

3. Work with University Risk Management for addressing liability issues

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ELECTRONICS (SHORT/LONG RANGE GOALS)

LONG RANGE GOALS (3-5 YEARS)

SHORT RANGE GOALS (1-2 YEARS)

PLANS TO ACHIEVE

a Continuously upgrade classroom instruction and laboratory equipment to be in phase with technological developments in the electrical and electronics field

1. Establish curriculum and instruction involving design, troubleshooting, and maintenance in areas of Industrial Electronics, Industrial Power, Industrial Control, Networking, and Telecommunications

2. Establish industry and business liaisons for specific curriculum areas for supporting continuous improvement of laboratories

3. Complete survey of past graduates and their employers to gain insight on how to prepare future graduates

4. Implement suggestions from advisory committee fully/partially (depending on resources)

5. Identify seminars/workshops on current trends in Electronics and Electrical technology

1. Periodically upgrade library holdings 2. Maintain and active Industrial Advisory

Committee 3. Support and encourage faculty professional

development activities 4. Encourage faculty involvement with

Technology Resource Center (TRC) & Missouri Enterprise (ME) on consulting and applied research activities

5. Support faculty scholarship efforts 6. Work with appropriate industries and seek

support on upgrading technology and equipment in the classroom

7. Provide and support faculty training in new and emerging technologies

8. Update textbooks, instructional materials, and laboratory equipment

b Increase requirements in the option to

include more preparation in systems level electronics, controls, and their applications

1. Restructure appropriate electronics with emphasis on control and instrumentation

2. Integrate advanced PLC controls, motion control, and drive systems

3. Integrate elements of information gathering, SCADA, DCS, and SCI for analysis and control of processes

4. Develop/purchase laboratory trainers for meeting curriculum needs

1. Solicit expertise of Industrial Advisory Committee for curriculum recommendations

2. Meet with faculty to make suggested curriculum changes 3. Develop a plan for laboratory development 4. Solicit industry support for laboratory development activities

c Enhance networking and telecommunications curriculum

5. Integrate instructions on fiber-optics applications and troubleshooting

6. Develop a networking curriculum with mobile and wireless telecommunications

7. Establish curriculum elements in Enterprise Networking with Web-Based applications

1. Initiate review of existing networking and telecommunication curriculum with advisory committee

2. Develop specific laboratory plans to support the enhanced curriculum

3. Develop plan for implementing changes 4. Support faculty professional development in

networking & telecommunications area 5. Seeking necessary funding from industries

state, and federal level

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c Increase collaboration with area industries

8. Develop curriculum modules for one- and two-day workshops based on industry needs

9. Establish TRC as a resource for industries on collaborative projects with students and faculty

10. Establish on-going working relationship between IET students and faculty and TRC/ME

11. Solicit support of Industrial Advisory Committee

6. Conduct a need analysis and provide customized training to area industries

7. Encourage and support student involvement in faculty industrial consulting activities

8. Incorporate more industry related problem solving in classroom activities

9. Solicit industrial projects from TRC and ME 10. Provide seminars and workshops for area

industries 11. Arrange more field trips, experiential

learning, and shadowing activities with area industries

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INDUSTRIAL MANAGEMENT OPTION (SHORT/LONG RANGE GOALS)

LONG RANGE GOALS (3-5 YEARS)

SHORT RANGE GOALS (1-2 YEARS)

PLAN TO ACHIEVE

a. Provide instruction regarding the latest industrial management techniques which are nationally and internationally recognized and supported

1. Continually revise curricula content to reflect current changes in managerial concepts related to productivity, both from the humanistic and technological perspective

2. Utilize support of advisory committee to establish appropriate industrial liaisons

3. Provide support for faculty to acquire relevant training and instructional materials on current management and technological paradigms

1. Identify and target program areas for enhancement and in need of enhancement

2. Encourage faculty professional development activities to maintain a leading edge technology curriculum

3. Encourage and support involvement of IET faculty in activities with industry and business to increase their exposure to current trends and techniques

b. Revise curricula to include more emphasis in the integration of humanistic and manufacturing concepts

1. Identify and implement in the curriculum relevant managerial technologies that support increased productivity

2. Seek support from public and private agencies to secure resources to procure state-of-the-art training, equipment and/or software

4. Develop curriculum materials 5. Establish liaison between the department and

appropriate industries to facilitate curriculum development process

6. Write hardware and software grants

c. Increase faculty professional activities with industry

1. Increase the involvement of faculty in UI410 – capstone course

2. Promote faculty interaction within industry through consulting, faculty internships, etc.

3. Support faculty involvement with the Technology Resource Center (TRC) to provide expertise and services to local and regional industries

4. Encourage and support faculty professional development

7. Work with faculty to develop a plan for faculty involvement with industries during summer semesters

8. Solicit support of Industrial Advisory Committee

9. Advertise TRC activities to local businesses and industries that utilize IET faculty expertise

10. Use TRC to advertise expertise of IET faculty and students

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TECHNICAL GRAPHICS (SHORT/LONG RANGE GOALS) LONG RANGE GOALS


(1-2 YEARS) PLANS TO ACHIEVE

a Develop a Technical Graphics Program with two distinct emphases in Multimedia & Graphics and Production Drafting

1. Seek assistance from the university, state, and federal funding agencies, and industrial donations for procurement of state-of-the-art equipment for laboratories

2. Conduct survey of past graduates and their employers to gain insight on how to prepare future graduates in Multimedia & Graphics and Production Drafting areas

3. Update textbooks, instructional materials, and laboratory equipment

1. Work with Industrial Advisory Committee and industry liaisons to assess programmatic needs

2. Meet with faculty develop a plan to incorporate and implement changes to curriculum 3. Solicit industry support for laboratory development activities 2. Provide and support faculty training in new and

emerging technologies

b Update current curriculum to reflect current industrial trends and requirements

1. Increase course content in Computer Graphics 2. Increase program content in web design and web

management 3. Integrate Production Drafting & Animation

1. Work with advisory committee to identify industrial trends on software and hardware

2. Provide and support faculty training in new and emerging technologies

3. Update computers, equipment, and software c Increase opportunities for faculty

professional development in their field of expertise

1. Establish base funds from university, local, state, and federal agencies to support faculty professional development

2. Establish a list of conferences and internships sites with industries

3. Integrate faculty internships into IET promotion and tenure criteria

4. Increase utilization of Technical Graphics faculty on applied research projects with Technology Resource Center (TRC)and Missouri Enterprise (ME)

4. Write grants to increase departmental funding for professional development travel to seminars/workshops

5. Work with faculty, Industrial Advisory Committee, business and industry liaisons to establish faculty internship sites

6. Work with personnel in TRC and ME

d Enhance professional relationship between students and area industries

5. Encourage and support student involvement in industrial consulting activities with faculty

6. Work with TRC, and ME to facilitate interaction between students, faculty, and industry

7. Increase visibility with student internship program and senior experiential learning projects

8. Offer facilities and services to industries

1. Work with faculty, Industrial Advisory Committee, business and industry liaisons in soliciting projects for senior capstone courses, Independent Studies, and Internships

2. Solicit projects from industry to be completed by students as part of classroom projects

3. Work with local industries and businesses to increase quality internship sites for students

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TECHNOLOGY OPTION (LONG/SHORT RANGE GOALS) LONG RANGE GOALS


(1-2 YEARS) PLAN TO ACHIEVE

a. Increase number of community college transfer students

1. Expand BS Industrial Technology – Technology Option at Florissant Valley to East Central College, Union, MO and South County Education & University Center, St. Louis, MO

2. Explore innovative offerings using ITV, web-based, web enhanced, weekends, and weekend rotate offering to multiple sites

3. Develop courses for delivery on ITV, Web, and Web-Enhanced

4. Study expansion of program to Three Rivers Community College, Poplar Bluff, MO

5. Explore delivery using all web-based courses

1. Continually update articulation agreements with appropriate community colleges

2. Provide articulation materials to potential community college transfer students during their freshman year

3. Continue to modify articulation agreements to ensure students have proper academic and technical background to successfully progress toward the BS degree

4. Continue cooperative efforts with all community colleges in the southeast Missouri and western St. Louis regions

5. Expand 2+2 program and enhance course offerings at St. Louis Community College (SLCC)

b. Increase number of area industry personnel enrolled in program

1. Conduct a study of industry needs 2. Develop more graduate level courses to be offered using web and weekend formats 3. Expand offering of graduate program to East Central College, Union, MO and South County Education & University Center, St. Louis, MO

6. Disseminate program information to area industry personnel

7. Monitor students in special delivery program (industry-driven) to determine their success and identify program areas needing attention or modification

8. Continue delivery of courses in the Southeast PM program

9. Schedule open houses and information sessions to advertise programs

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6.3 Major Program(s)

6.3.1 Program Name: Each major program and/or program option shall have appropriate titles (titles such as business, engineering, or education that imply the focus of the program is in a related field of study are not appropriate).

The program/major name is Industrial Technology with options entitled: Construction Management & Design, Electronics & Computer Technology, Industrial Management, Technical Graphics, Technology (see pages 59, 88, and 89 of the Undergraduate Bulletin 2003-04). They reflect the purpose of the curriculum, are understood by area industry, and are appropriate for NAIT technical fields of specialization.

6.3.2 Program Level: The major program shall lead to the baccalaureate degree, and not less than the junior and senior years of baccalaureate level study shall be offered by the institution seeking accreditation. Appropriate lower division requirements may be offered by the same institution or may be transferred from other institutions including community colleges and technical institutes.

The options under the B.S. degree in Industrial Technology, Construction Management & Design, Electronics & Computer Technology, Industrial Management, Technical Graphics, and Technology are clearly identified in the Undergraduate Bulletin 2003-04 (see pages 59, 88, and 89) and led to a Bachelor of Science degree requiring a minimum of 124 hours of credit with a minimum of 30 hours selected from courses numbered 300 or above.

Lower division course work may be transferred as appropriate, for the Construction Management & Design, Electronics & Computer Technology, Industrial Management, Technical Graphics, and Technology options. University transfer policies are outlined on page 7 and 8 of the Undergraduate Bulletin 2003-04. The Technology option is designed specifically for students who have completed an accredited A.A.S. degree in a technical area related to industrial technology and desire to continue study toward the B.S. degree. The option provides the transfer of 34 hours of lower-division technical courses and the completed general education courses that are approved for transfer. Transfer Articulation Agreements for different colleges will be available for the Accrediting Team or available online at http://www2.semo.edu/registrar/transfer/. The remaining course work, totaling a minimum of 124 hours (of which 56 hours must come from a four-year institution), is completed on the Southeast campus with a minimum of 30 hours having to be upper division (300-599 level) courses. Students must complete the 39-hour core required in all the options to meet math, science, and management requirements. Eighteen hours, 15 of which must be upper

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division and 3-6 hours in management, by advisement are used to focus and/or round-out a student’s program depending on area of interest and career plans.

6.3.3 Program Definition: The major program may have more than one

option, specialization, or concentration; but specific course requirements for each option shall be clearly specified, and; all program options shall meet or exceed National Association of Industrial Technology standards. Certain standards, such as follow-up studies of graduates, may not be appropriate for new options within established major programs and a waiver may be granted by the Board of Accreditation upon the recommendation of the visiting team.

The Department of Industrial & Engineering Technology offers a Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial Technology with five program options (Construction Management & Design, Electronics & Computer Technology, Industrial Management, Technical Graphics, and Technology). These options are presented for accreditation with the understanding that they must each meet minimum NAIT standards.

Construction Management & Design (New Option – Started Fall 2003)

The Construction Management and Design program is specialized for the

building and construction industry. The program incorporates a combination of technical and management components designed to prepare students for technically oriented mid-management positions in the construction industry. This program incorporates hands-on experiences and management related theories to prepare students to communicate and function within the management, engineering, and production environments of the construction industry.

Electronics & Computer Technology Option

The Electronics & Computer Technology option is designed to prepare graduates for electronic technologist positions and for technical management supervisory positions within electronic and electrical industries. The curriculum provides a broad general electrical and electronic knowledge base with emphasis on digital electronics and industrial controls. The curriculum focuses on preparing individuals for involvement in and management of the design, installation, maintenance, repair, and manufacture of high-tech electronic areas such as: computers, computer-controlled systems, networking systems, telecommunications, and industrial controls.

Industrial Management Option

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The Industrial Management option is designed to prepare individuals for first-line and mid-management positions in the industrial sector. Contemporary industrial management stresses the importance of utilization of technology and human resources. The program incorporates hands-on technical experiences and management-related theory to prepare managers who can communicate and function within the management, engineering, and production environments of industry. The Industrial Management option is focused on the process of planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating the manufacturing process and stresses: 1) management sciences including total quality control (SPC, TQC, & TQM) principles, 2) utilization of technology and information systems, 3) managerial responsibilities in creating, maintaining, and utilizing human resources, 4) applied research and analysis of systems, 5) proper utilization of technology to solve industrial and manufacturing problems, 6) development of linkages between human, financial, and physical resources to achieve productivity goals, and 7) enhancing attitudes and values of employees.

Technical Graphics Option The Technical Graphics option is designed to prepare individuals for technical and mid-management positions in the graphics and media design industries. The emphasis within this option is in the area of graphic communications. In addition to the industrial management content, the option focuses on technical competence in computer graphics. The technical content within this option includes, but is not limited to, computer-aided drafting and design (CADD), multimedia design, Internet web development and design, and computer graphics in relation to the print and graphic reproduction.

Technology Option

The Technology option is designed for individuals that have completed an accredited Associate of Applied Science degree in an industrial technology oriented program (Robotics Technology, Electronics Technology, Machine Tool Technology, Drafting Technology, etc.), who desire to complete a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology because of changes in career goals and opportunities for advancement. Articulation agreements with area community colleges exist to assist with transfer of credits between programs. The Technology Option provides the Associate of Applied Science graduate with the math, science, communication, supervision, management, and advanced technical knowledge to enable him/her to seek employment in technical and management oriented technical careers. The Department currently also delivers this program to the St. Louis region through a cooperative arrangement with St. Louis Community College at Florissant Valley and the University of Missouri-St. Louis. Documentation on this program will be available to the team. Plans to expand the program offering to other regions in the state are currently underway.

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Specific course requirements for each option are presented on pages 88-89 of the Undergraduate Bulletin 2003-04 and in section 6.3.5 (Foundations Requirements) of this document.

6.3.4. Program Emphasis: Primary emphasis in the major program shall reflect the technology of contemporary industry.

The Industrial Technology program is an application-oriented curriculum emphasizing the integration of technical and management concepts. Integration of these concepts provides students with the exposure they need to prepare them for the contemporary work environment. IET assessment data (Appendix B) suggests that all our programs are successful in preparing students with appropriate skills that reflect the technology of contemporary industry.

Department faculty members strive to insure that the curriculum within each program option is on the leading edge of industry needs. To remain current with the technologies of the contemporary industry, faculty members participate in numerous professional development activities including attending workshops, seminars, and conferences. The department invests approximately $16,000 per year in professional development funds for faculty to attend such activities. The knowledge gained is used to periodically update the technology used in our classroom and laboratories. This will be evident to the visiting team based on the up-to-date laboratory equipment, computer systems, and software used in all the programs we offer. Faculty teaching in each program option subscribe to related publications (Print and Non-Print) and various professional journals for use with his/her instruction. The IET department expends approximately $16,000 in updating/renewing and adding to its publication collection annually. Faculty members’ involvement in providing professional consulting services to area industries, engaging in applied research, and grant writing activities are also evidence of the program remaining abreast with new technology. In addition, the department meets with its Industrial Advisory Committee members usually twice a year to discuss current industry practices in the area of technology. The Advisory Committee provides input to the curricula to reflect the technology of the contemporary industry (minutes of advisory meeting can be found in Appendix C). Courses within each option are periodically revised and their laboratory curriculum updated.

IET Assessment specifically has as one of its objectives as “Students will demonstrate mastery of knowledge, techniques, skills, and apply modern tools of the Industrial & Engineering Technology.” Assessment methods include employer evaluation of student interns in the senior capstone course

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conducted by students, graduate/employer follow up survey, graduate placement data and Exit survey from graduating seniors. Results from the assessment suggests that, overall the IET department programs have been very successful in preparing students with appropriate technical skills to function effectively in the industry. The data from each of the evaluative instruments suggest that the preparation of our graduates, with the knowledge and skills relevant to the discipline, have steadily increased to its highest values in the recent years (more details and results available in the Assessment Report in Appendix B). There are numerous indicators which qualify the preceding statement. One such indicator is the desire of industrial sponsors to hire IET interns upon completion of their degree programs. Industry personnel rated our student interns above 90% on their mastery of knowledge and skills of modern technology. This implies a very high level of satisfaction with the preparation they received from our IET programs. Employers are taking the time to provide evaluations of IET student projects. The results of the evaluation suggest that our students earned the highest rating (4.53 on a 5.0 scale) in the last five years in the application of knowledge and technical skills toward solving industrial problems. This score also reflects a 15% increase in the perception of the industries on how well we are preparing our students with the necessary knowledge and skills of the contemporary industry. Another indicator of success in this category is the honors our students received at the SME regional 10 COC Conference. Their exemplary performance on the technical aspects of the competition, establishes that IET students are being prepared with the knowledge and skills to succeed in the workplace. Winning the first place award implies that students in our program are performing above the level of other students from similar programs in the Midwest region 10. An Employer Follow-Up Survey conducted in 2003 assessed, among other things, the employer’s overall satisfaction of our graduates (Appendix D). Results of the survey indicated increased satisfaction with our Industrial Technology graduates. The 69.4% increase in the mean score from 1997 suggests that employers are pleased with the quality and ability of our graduates.

6.3.5 Foundation Requirements: Major programs shall be a minimum of 120

semester hours (or equivalent) and must meet the minimum foundation requirements. Programs may exceed the maximum foundation requirements specified in each area, but appropriate justification shall be provided for each program and/or program option that exceeds the

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maximum limits. A specific list of courses and credit hours that are being counted toward each category shall be included in the Self-Study Report.

Foundation requirements for each option are displayed on the following pages. The following chart provides a summary of the requirements for each option.

Reg. Hrs.

Const. Mgmt

ECT

Ind. Mgt.

Tech.

TG

Gen. Educ.

18-36

39

39

39

39

39

Math

6-18

8

8

8

8

8

Phys. Sci.

6-18

10

10

10

10

10

Management

12-24

30

15

33

15

15

Technical

24-36

27

42

24

37

42

Electives

6-18

7

10

10

15

10

Totals

120 min.

124

124

124

124

124

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FOUNDATION REQUIREMENTS CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT & DESIGN

(124 HOURS MINIMUM PROGRAM) NAIT SOUTHEAST REQUIREMENTS REQUIREMENTS General Education - Humanities, English History, Economics, Psychology, Speech, etc. 18 -36 48

First Year Seminar 3 hrs Perspectives in Individual Expression 12 hrs Perspectives in Natural Systems 12 hrs Perspectives on Human Institution 12 hrs Level Interdisciplinary Curriculum 9 hrs

Mathematics - Algebra, Trigonometry, Analytical Geometry, Calculus, Statistics, Computer Science, etc. 6 -18 8

MA-133 Plane Trigonometry 2 hrs *MA-134 College Algebra 3 hrs MA-139 Applied Calculus 3 hrs

Physical Sciences - Physics, Chemistry, etc. 6 - 18 10 * PH-120 Introduction to Physics I 5 hrs

CH-181 Principles of Chemistry 5 hrs Management – Total Quality Management, Quality Control, Production Planning and Control, Industrial Supervision, Industrial Finance and Accounting, Industrial Safety Management, Facilities, Layout and Material Handling, Time & Motion Study, Industrial Communications, Business Law, Marketing, Leadership, Project Management, International Business, and Teaming, etc. 12 - 24 30

IM-102 Technical Communications 3 hrs IM-211 Industrial Safety Supervision 3 hrs IM-311 Statistical Process Control 3 hrs IM-419 Industrial Supervision 3 hrs

*UI-410 Manufacturing Research 3 hrs CM-310 Const Contracts & Building Codes 3 hrs CM-320 Const. Cost Estimating 3 hrs CM-330 Const Planning Scheduling 3 hrs CM-410 Const. Project Administration 3 hrs IM-317 Internship (Management) 3 hrs

Technical - Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Computer Aided Design, Electronics, Materials Testing, Computer Technology, Packaging, Construction, Manufacturing Process, etc. 24 - 36 27

CM-342 Construction Technology 3 hrs IM-317 Internship (Technical) 3 hrs TG-100 Introduction to Drafting 3 hrs TG-126 Comp. Aided Drafting 3 hrs TG-320 Architectural Drafting I 3 hrs TG-322 Architectural Drafting II 3 hrs MN-319 Statics & Strength of Materials 3 hrs MN-260 Tech. Comp. Prog. Applications 3 hrs ET-261 Residential Wiring 3 hrs

**Electives 6 - 18 10 133* *These courses meet both University Studies and Major Degree Requirements, so 133 hour total is actually 124 hours. **Internship is recommended.

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FOUNDATION REQUIREMENTS ELECTRONICS & COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY OPTION

(124 HOURS MINIMUM PROGRAM) NAIT SOUTHEAST

REQUIREMENTS REQUIREMENTS General Education - Humanities, English History, Economics, Psychology, Speech, etc. 18 -36 48



MA-133 Plane Trigonometry 2 hrs * MA-134 College Algebra 3 hrs

MA-139 Applied Calculus 3 hrs Physical Sciences - Physics, Chemistry, etc. 6 - 18 10 * PH-120 Introduction to Physics I 5 hrs

PH-121 Introduction to Physics II 5 hrs OR CH-181 Basic Princip of Chemistry 5 hrs Management – Total Quality Management, Quality Control, Production Planning and Control, Industrial Supervision, Industrial Finance and Accounting, Industrial Safety Management, Facilities, Layout and Material Handling, Time & Motion Study, Industrial Communications, Business Law, Marketing, Leadership, Project Management, International Business, and Teaming, etc. 12 - 24 15

IM-102 Technical Communications 3 hrs IM-211 Industrial Safety Supervision 3 hrs IM-311 Statistical Process Control 3 hrs IM-419 Industrial Supervision 3 hrs

* UI-410 Manufacturing Research 3 hrs Technical - Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Computer Aided Design, Electronics, Materials Testing, Computer Technology, Packaging, Construction, Manufacturing Process, etc. 24 - 36 42

ET-162 DC/AC Principles & Circuits I 3 hrs ET-164 DC/AC Principles & Circuits II 3 hrs ET-194 Fundamentals of PLCs 3 hrs ET-260 Elect Circuit Design & Analysis I 3 hrs ET-262 Elect Circuit Design & Analysis II 3 hrs ET-364 Logic Circuits 3 hrs

OR EP-305 Digital & Analog System Design 3 hrs ET-365 Industrial Electrical Power 3 hrs ET-366 Microcontrollers 3 hrs ET-368 Advanced Digital Principles 3 hrs ET-462 Networking I 3 hrs ET-464 Telecomm. & Networking II 3 hrs ET-465 Computer Peripherals 3 hrs ET-468 Industrial Controls 3 hrs MN-260 Tech. Comp. Prog. Applications 3 hrs

**Electives 6 - 18 10 133*

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*These courses meet both University Studies and Major Degree Requirements, so 130 hour total is actually 124 hours. **Internship is recommended.

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FOUNDATION REQUIREMENTS INDUSTRIAL MANAGEMENT

(124 HOURS MINIMUM PROGRAM) NAIT SOUTHEAST

REQUIREMENTS REQUIREMENTS General Education - Humanities, English History, Economics, Psychology, Speech, etc. 18 -36 48



MA-133 Plane Trigonometry 2 hrs * MA-134 College Algebra 3 hrs

MA-139 Applied Calculus 3 hrs Physical Sciences - Physics, Chemistry, etc. 6 - 18 10 * PH-120 Introduction to Physics I 5 hrs

CH-181 Principles of Chemistry 5 hrs Management – Total Quality Management, Quality Control, Production Planning and Control, Industrial Supervision, Industrial Finance and Accounting, Industrial Safety Management, Facilities, Layout and Material Handling, Time & Motion Study, Industrial Communications, Business Law, Marketing, Leadership, Project Management, International Business, and Teaming, etc. 12 - 24 33

IM-102 Technical Communications 3 hrs IM-211 Industrial Safety Supervision 3 hrs IM-311 Statistical Process Control 3 hrs IM-313 Facilities Planning 3 hrs IM-315 Work Measurement 3 hrs IM-411 Total Quality Assurance 3 hrs IM-417 Manuf Resource Analysis 3 hrs IM-419 Industrial Supervision 3 hrs MG-301 Management & Organization 3 hrs MG-352 Quantitative Methods 3 hrs

* UI-410 Manufacturing Research 3 hrs Technical - Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Computer Aided Design, Electronics, Materials Testing, Computer Technology, Packaging, Construction, Manufacturing Process, etc. 24 - 36 24

ET-160 Basic Electricity/Electronics 3 hrs ET-194 Fundamentals of PLCs 3 hrs MN-170 Engineering Materials & Testing 3 hrs MN-203 Industrial Materials & Proc. I 3 hrs MN-204 Industrial Materials & Proc. II 3 hrs TG-120 Comp. Aided Engr. Graphics 3 hrs TG-125 Print Reading for Industry 3 hrs MN-260 Tech. Comp. Prog. Applications 3 hrs

**Electives 6 - 18 10 133*

*These courses meet both University Studies and Major Degree Requirements, so 133 hour total is actually 124 hours. **Internship is recommended.

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FOUNDATION REQUIREMENTS

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TECHNICAL GRAPHICS (124 HOURS MINIMUM PROGRAM)

NAIT SOUTHEAST REQUIREMENTS REQUIREMENTS

General Education - Humanities, English History, Economics, Psychology, Speech, etc. 18 -36 48

First Year Seminar 3 hrs Perspectives in Individual Expression 12 hrs Perspectives in Natural Systems 12 hrs Perspectives on Human Institution 12 hrs Interdisciplinary Curriculum 9 hrs

Mathematics - Algebra, Trigonometry, Analytical Geometry, Calculus, Statistics, Computer Science, etc. 6 -18 8 MA-133 Plane Trigonometry 2 hrs *MA-134 College Algebra 3 hrs MA-139 Applied Calculus 3 hrs Physical Sciences - Physics, Chemistry, etc. 6 - 18 10

*PH-120 Introduction to Physics I 5 hrs CH-181 Principles of Chemistry 5 hrs

OR PH-121 Intro to Physics II (5 hrs)

Management - Quality Control, Production planning and Control, Industrial Supervision, Industrial Finance and Accounting, Industrial Safety Management, Facilities, Layout and Material Handling, Time & Motion Study, Industrial Communication, Business Law, Marketing 12 - 24 15 IM-102 Technical Communications 3 hrs

IM-211 Industrial Safety Supervision 3 hrs IM-311 Statistical Process Control 3 hrs IM-419 Industrial Supervision 3 hrs

*UI-410 Manufacturing Research 3 hrs Technical - Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Computer Aided Design, Electronics, Materials Testing, Computer Technology, Packaging, Construction, Manufacturing Process, etc. 24 - 36 42

TG-120 Engineering Graphics 3 hrs TG-125 Print Reading for Industry 3 hrs TG-170 Introduction to Graphic Arts 3 hrs TG-220 Solid Model & Rapid Prototyping 3 hrs TG-272 Electronics Publishing 3 hrs TG-320 Architectural Drawing I 3 hrs TG-322 Architectural Drawing II 3 hrs OR TG-274 Photography Fundamentals (3 hrs) TG-324 Design Modeling & Processes 3 hrs TG-326 Production Drafting 3 hrs TG-374 Digital Imaging & Editing 3 hrs TG-376 Multimedia & Animation 3 hrs TG-422 Multicolor Print Processing 3 hrs TG-472 Advanced Graphics Projects 3 hrs MN-260 Tech Comp. Programming 3 hrs

**Electives (8 hours recommended from Art, Management, 6 - 18 10 133* *These courses meet both University Studies and Major Degree Requirements, so 133 hour total is actually 124 hours. **Internship is recommended

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FOUNDATION REQUIREMENTS FOR

TECHNOLOGY OPTION (124 HOURS MINIMUM PROGRAM)

NAIT SOUTHEAST REQUIREMENTS REQUIREMENTS

General Education - Humanities, English History, Economics, Psychology, Speech, etc. 18 -36 48



MA-133 Plane Trigonometry 2 hrs *MA-134 College Algebra 3 hrs MA-139 Applied Calculus 3 hrs Physical Sciences - Physics, Chemistry, etc. 6 - 18 10 *PH-120 Introduction to Physics I 5 hrs CH-181 Principles of Chemistry 5 hrs OR PH-121 Intro to Physics II (5 hrs)

Management – Total Quality Management, Quality Control, Production Planning and Control, Industrial Supervision, Industrial Finance and Accounting, Industrial Safety Management, Facilities, Layout and Material Handling, Time & Motion Study, Industrial Communications, Business Law, Marketing, Leadership, Project Management, International Business, and Teaming, etc. 12 - 24 15

IM-102 Technical Communications 3 hrs IM-211 Industrial Safety Supervision 3 hrs IM-311 Statistical Process Control 3 hrs IM-419 Industrial Supervision 3 hrs *UI-410 Manufacturing Research 3 hrs

Technical - Computer Integrated Manufacturing, Computer Aided Design, Electronics, Materials Testing, Computer Technology, Packaging, Construction, Manufacturing Process, etc. 24 - 36 37

Technical Transfer from Accredited 34 hrs Technically Orientated Associate of Applied Science Degree MN-260 Tech. Comp. Prog. Applications 3 hrs

**Electives 6 - 18 15 133* *These courses meet both University Studies and Major Degree Requirements, so 133 hour total is actually 124 hours. **Internship is recommended.

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6.3.6 Course Sequencing: There shall be evidence of appropriate sequencing of course work in each major program to ensure that advanced level courses build upon concepts covered in beginning level course work.

In each of the department's B.S. degree options, a general course sequence is followed. Industrial Technology courses start with IM-102 Technical Communication and end with UI-410 Manufacturing Research in a Global Society. Pre-requisites are required as indicated in the bulletin and generally students enroll in 100 and 200 level courses in the freshman and sophomore years and 300 and 400 level course in the junior and senior year respectively. The University requires a minimum of 30 hours of 300 and 400 level courses including 9 hours in University Studies (general education).

To ensure students are taking courses in the proper sequence, the department uses a computer program available through Computer Services to check student eligibility to take courses based on the established pre-requisites. The computer program is based on pre-requisite data contained in the Undergraduate Bulletin 2003-2004. The department also provides students a pre-requisite sheet which outlines pre-requisites for all courses offered in the department. A copy is provided on the following page. All of the department’s options have a 39-hour common core of courses. These core courses include math, science, management, and other courses that are considered important for all of the options. Each option also has its own 39 hours of technical and management courses necessary for depth in the particular option. The recommended course sequencing based on the existing pre-requisite structure, and logical progression of courses is provided on the following pages.

The UI-410 course serves as our department’s capstone course and also meets University Studies requirements. This course provides students with “real-world” learning experiences while in the Industrial Technology program. Students are assigned to research teams to work on problems in an industrial setting where they are able apply skills acquired from all courses in their program to solve industrial problems. Ms. Jackie Summers, a senior in the Industrial Technology program states

"….as a graduating student at Southeast Missouri State University, I feel that UI410 is among the most rewarding and beneficial course offered in the IET curriculum. This course fully utilizes all areas of knowledge gained over my tenure in the Industrial Technology program such as teamwork, problem solving and research skills. It allows for groups comprised of individuals from different IET options to come together and work as a team, ultimately making a winning combination." This provides evidence that UI410 offers a culminating educational experience drawing from different courses in the program, built upon concepts covered in coursework at the earlier level.

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IET Pre-requisite/Course Rotation Sheet COURSE COURSE TITLE PRE-REQUISITE/CO-REQUISITE SEMESTER*

CM 310 Construction Contracts & Building Codes None S CM 320 Construction Cost Estimating MA 134; TG 322; OR Consent of Instructor F CM 330 Construction Planning and Scheduling TG 322; OR Consent of Instructor S CM 342 Construction Technology None As needed CM 410 Construction Project Administration CM 310; CM 320; CM 330 S ET 100 Networking Fundamentals and Router Tech Basic Computer Literacy: Windows and DOS F ET 101 Network Design and Advanced Routing ET 100 S ET 160 Basic Electricity and Electronics None F ET 162 DC/AC Principles and Circuits I MA134 (co-requisite) F ET 164 DC/AC Principles and Circuits II ET 162; MA133 (co-requisite) S ET 194 Fundamentals of Programmable Logic Cont ET 160 OR ET 162 OR Consent of Instructor F,S ET 260 Electronic Circuit Design and Analysis I ET 164 F ET 261 Residential Wiring None ET 262 Electronic Circuit Design and Analysis II ET 260 S ET264 Industrial Electronics ET194 AND ET260 ET 364 Logic Circuits ET 262 F ET 365 Industrial Electrical Power ET 160 OR ET 162 F ET 366 Microcontrollers ET 364 OR EP 305 S ET 368 Advanced Digital Principles EP 305 OR ET 364 F ET 462 Networking I ET 364 OR EP 305 F ET 464 Telecommunications and Networking II ET 462 S ET 465 Computer Peripherals ET 364; EP 305 OR ET 101 S ET 468 Industrial Controls ET 194, ET 365, AND MA139 OR Consent of

Instructor S

ET 470 Energy Management ET 365, ET462

IE 301-03 Independent Study F,S IE 401 Technology Education Management Acceptance to Teacher Education F-alternate yrs IM 102 Technical Communication None F,S IM 211 Industrial Safety Supervision IM 102 F,S IM 311 Statistical Process Control MA 134 F,S IM 313 Facilities Planning IM 102 OR Consent of Instr; IM 315; TG 120 F IM 315 Work Measurement IM 102 F IM 317-319

Cooperative Industrial Internship Students register junior year for senior-year internship

F,S,SU

IM 411 Total Quality Assurance IM 102, IM 311, OR Consent of Instructor F IM 417 Manufacturing Resources Analysis IM 311 F IM 419 Industrial Supervision IM 211 OR Consent of Instructor F,S MN 170 Industrial Materials and Testing MA 134 AND CH 181 S MN 203 Industrial Materials & Processes I MN 170 F MN 204 Industrial Materials & Processes II MN 203 AND TG 120 S MN 220 Engineering Economic Analysis MA 134 S MN 260 Technical Computer Programming

Applications MA 134 F,S

COURSE COURSE TITLE PRE-REQUISITE/CO-REQUISITE SEMESTER*

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MN 319

Statics and Strengths of Materials

MA 134; PH 120; MN 170

S

MN 354 Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) MN 204 AND TG 220 F MN 356 Robotic Fundamentals MN 383 AND MN 260 F MN 383 Fluid Power MA 134 AND PH 120 S MN 402 Plastics and Processes MN 354 S MN 412 Advanced Manufacturing Systems MN 354, MN 356; OR Consent of Instructor S MN 416 Manufacturing Seminar Senior Status S TG 100 Introduction to Drafting None F,S TG 120 Computer Aided Engineering Graphics None F,S TG 125 Print Reading TG 100 OR TG 120 OR Consent of Instructor F,S TG 126 Computer Aided Drafting TG 100 OR Consent of Instructor S TG 170 Introduction to Graphics None F,S TG 220 Solid Modeling & Rapid Prototyping TG 120 OR TG 126 F,S TG 272 Electronic Publishing TG 170 OR Consent of Instructor F,S TG 274 Photography Fundamentals None F,S TG 320 Architectural Drawing I TG 100 OR Consent of Instructor F TG 322 Architectural Drawing II TG 320 S TG 324 Design Modeling and Processes TG 220 F TG 326 Industrial Production Drafting TG 220 S TG 374 Digital Imaging and Editing TG 170 F,S TG 376 Multimedia and Animation TG 374 OR Consent of Instructor F,S TG 422 Multicolor Print Processes TG 170 F TG 472 Advanced Graphics Projects TG 120, TG 170, TG 272, TG 374, TG 376

AND S

TG 422 OR TG 120, TG 220, TG 324, AND TG326;

OR Consent of Instructor UI 319 Technology & Society Economic, Social, Physical and Political

Systems F,S

UI 410 Manufacturing Research in a Global Society

Completion of University Studies Core Curriculum

F,S

Updated by Polytechnic Studies Advising Center: 2/9/2004

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SUGGESTED CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT & DESIGN PROGRAM OF STUDY

SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 EN-100 English Comp Written Expression MA-133 Plane Trigonometry IM-102 Technical Communication Political Systems Oral Expression TG-100 Intro to Drafting TG-126 Computer Aided Drafting UI-100 First Year Seminar MA-134 College Algebra (14) (15)

SEMESTER 3 SEMESTER 4 CH-181 Basic Prin of Chemistry PH-120 Intro Physics I IM-211 Industrial Safety MN-260 Techn Comp Program Appl MA-139 Applied Calculus Social Systems TG-320 Arch I TG-322 Arch II Artistic Expression CM-310 Const Cont & Bldg Codes (17) (17)

SEMESTER 5 SEMESTER 6 IM-311 Statistical Process Control UI-319 Technology & Society ET-261 Residential Wiring IM-317 Internship (Technical) CM-320 Const Cost Estimating CM-330 Const Planning Sched Behavioral Systems MN-319 Statics & Strength Mat’l Economic Systems (15) (15)

Literary Expression

SEMESTER 7 SEMESTER 8 CM-342 Construction Techn. UI-410 Research Global Society IM-317 Internship (Management) CM-410 Construction Proj Adm IM-419 Industrial Supervision Living Systems UI-3xx Major Civilization Elective (4 hours) Elective (3 hours) (16) (15)

124 Hours Total

UNIVERSITY STUDIES STUDENT CHECKLIST First Year Seminar (3) Perspectives on Individual Expression Artistic Expression (3) Literary Expression (3) Oral Expression (3) Written Expression (3) Perspectives on Natural Systems Behavioral Systems (3) Living Systems (3) MA-134 College Algebra (3) PH-120 Intro Physics I (5) Perspectives on Human Institutions Development of Major Civilization (3) Economic Systems (3) Political Systems (3) Social Systems 300 Level Interdisciplinary UI-319 Technology & Society (3) UI-3XX University Studies (3) 400 Level Interdisciplinary UI-410 Research in Global Society (3) Writing Proficiency Test and California Critical Thinking Skills Test to be taken after 75 hours.

(February 12, 2003)

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SUGGESTED ELECTRONICS & COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM OF STUDY

SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 ET-162 DC/AC Principles & Circuits I ET-164 DC/AC Principles & Circuits II IM-102 Technical Communication Social Systems MA-134 College Algebra MN-260 Tech Comp Pro Applications EN-100 English Comp I MA-133 Plane Trig UI-100 First Year Seminar Political Systems

Written Expression (15) (17)

SEMESTER 3 SEMESTER 4 ET-260 Circuit Design I PH-121 Intro. Physics II PH-120 Intro. Physics I Behavioral Systems ET-194 Fund. of PLCs ET-262 Circuit Design II MA-139 Applied Calculus IM-211 Industrial Safety Supervision Oral Expression

(17) (14) SEMESTER 5 SEMESTER 6 ET-365 Industrial Electrical Power ET-366 Microcontrollers ET-364 Logic Circuits or IM-311 Statistical Process Control EP-305 Digital & Analog Sys Des UI-3xx University Studies Artistic Expression Economic Systems Living Systems ET-465 Computer Peripherals Literary Expression

(15) (15) SEMESTER 7 SEMESTER 8 ET-462 Networking I UI-410 Research Global Soc IM-419 Industrial Supervision ET-464 Telecom & Networking II UI-319 Technology & Science ET-468 Industrial Controls ET-368 Advanced Digital Principles Elective 4 hours Elective Development of Major Civilization

(15) (16) 124 Hours Total

An Internship is strongly recommended during the senior year.

UNIVERSITY STUDIES STUDENT CHECKLIST First Year Seminar (3) PERSPECTIVES ON INDIVIDUAL EXPRESSION Artistic Expression (3) Literary Expression (3) Oral Expression (3) Written Expression (3) PERSPECTIVES ON NATURAL SYSTEMS Behavioral Systems (3) Living Systems (3) MA-134 College Algebra (3) PH-120 Introductory Physics I (3) PERSPECTIVES ON HUMAN INSTITUTIONS Development of Major Civilization (3) Economic Systems (3) Political Systems (3) Social Systems (3) 300 Level Interdisciplinary UI-319 Technology & Society (3) UI-3xx University Studies (3) 400 Level Senior Seminar UI-410 Research in Global Society (3) Writing Proficiency test to be taken after 75 hours.

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SUGGESTED INDUSTRIAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM OF STUDY

SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 EN-100 English Comp Written Expression MA-134 College Algebra IM-102 Technical Communication CH-181 Basic Principles of Chemistry MN-170 Engineering Materials & Testing TG-120 Computer Assisted Eng Graphics TG-125 Print Reading for Industry UI-100 First Year Seminar MA-133 Plane Trigonometry (15) (16)

SEMESTER 3 SEMESTER 4 PH-120 Intro Physics I ET-194 Fund of PLCs MN-203 Ind Mat'l & Processes I MN-260 Techn Comp Program Appl MA-139 Applied Calculus Social Systems IM-211 Industrial Safety Supervision Political Systems ET-160 Basic Elec & Electronics Oral Expression (17) MN-204 Ind Mat'l Processes II (18)

SEMESTER 5 SEMESTER 6 MG-301 Management & Organization MG-352 Quantative Methods Literary Expression Artistic Expression Dev of Major Civilization Living Systems IM-315 Work Measurement Economic Systems IM-311 Statistical Process Control IM-313 (15) (15)

Facilities Management

SEMESTER 7 SEMESTER 8 IM-417 Manufacturing Resource Mgt. UI-410 Research Global Society Behavioral Systems IM-419 Industrial Supervision UI-319 Technology & Society UI-3xx University Studies IM-411 Total Quality Assurance Elective Elective (4 hours) (16) (12)

124 Hours Total An Internship is strongly recommended during the senior year.

UNIVERSITY STUDIES STUDENT CHECKLIST First Year Seminar (3)

Perspectives on Individual Expression Artistic Expression (3) Literary Expression (3) Oral Expression (3) Written Expression (3)

Perspectives on Natural Systems Behavioral Systems (3) Living Systems (3) MA-134 College Algebra (3) PH-120 Intro Physics I (5)

Perspectives on Human Institutions Development of Major Civilization (3) Economic Systems (3) Political Systems (3) Social Systems

300 Level Interdisciplinary UI-319 Technology & Society (3) UI-3XX University Studies (3) 400 Level Interdisciplinary UI-410 Research in Global Society (3)

Writing Proficiency Test to be taken after 75 hours. (February 13, 2002)

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SUGGESTED TECHNICAL GRAPHICS PROGRAM OF STUDY

SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 EN-100 English Comp Written Expression MA-133 Plane Trigonometry IM-102 Technical Communication Political Systems MA-134 College Algebra TG-120 Computer Aided Engineering Graphics Oral Expression UI-100 First Year Seminar TG-125 Print Reading for Industry (14) (15)

SEMESTER 3 SEMESTER 4 PH-120 Introductory Physics I MN-260 Technical Computer Prog Appl TG-170 Introduction to Graphics TG-272 Electronic Publishing MA-139 Applied Calculus Social Systems IM-211 Industrial Safety Supervision Behavioral Systems Artistic Expression PH-121 Introductory Physics II OR CH-181 Basic Principles of Chemistry (17) (17)

SEMESTER 5 SEMESTER 6 TG-220 Solid Modeling & Rapid Prototyping IM-311 Statistical Process Control TG-320 Arch I TG-322 Arch II OR TG-374 Digital Imaging & Editing TG-274 Photo Fund Economic Systems UI-319 Technology & Society Development of Major Civilization TG-326 Production Drafting

TG-376 Multimedia & Animation (15) (15)

SEMESTER 7 SEMESTER 8 IM-419 Industrial Supervision UI-410 Research Global Society TG-324 Design Molding & Processes Literary Expression TG-422 Multicolor Print Processes TG-472 Advance Graphics Projects Living Systems UI-3xx University Studies Electives (4 hours) Elective (16) (15)

124 Hours Total An Internship is strongly recommended during the senior year.

UNIVERSITY STUDIES STUDENT CHECKLIST First Year Seminar (3)

Perspectives on Individual Expression Artistic Expression (3) Literary Expression (3) Oral Expression (3) Written Expression (3)

Perspectives on Natural Systems Behavioral Systems (3) Living Systems (3) MA-134 College Algebra (3) PH-120 Introductory Physics I (5)

Perspectives on Human Institutions Development of Major Civilization (3) Economic Systems (3) Political Systems (3) Social Systems

300 Level Interdisciplinary UI-319 Technology & Society (3) UI-3XX University Studies (3)

400 Level Interdisciplinary UI-410 Research in Global Society (3) Writing Proficiency Test to be taken after 75 hours. (February 13, 2002)

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6.3.7 Application of Mathematics and Science: Appropriate applications of the principles of mathematics and science shall be evident in technical course work.

The applications of science and mathematics principles/concepts are applied in assignments and projects for all technical courses offered in the department. Curricula in these technical courses are designed around the integration of science and mathematics so students learn the concepts from each of these two disciplines and apply them to solving technological problems. The application of science and mathematics is both implicitly and explicitly embedded in all our technical courses. In Appendix E, the competency identification matrix for each of the options we offer “demonstrate and apply appropriate mathematical and scientific techniques, skills, and modern tools of the Industrial & Engineering Technology discipline for solving problems” as one of its core competencies. The application of science and mathematics across the curriculum is evident from the information provided in the matrix for each option. In addition to this, information provided in the course syllabi in Appendix F along with supporting information in the course portfolios evidences the same. Examples of courses in the program with application of mathematics and science include (but not limited to) are provided below: IM311 – Statistical Process Control. Students apply concepts in mathematical probability and statistics to solve problems related methods of quality control and assurance, quality improvement, and statistical process control. IM313 – Facilities Planning Students apply the knowledge gained from classroom to formulate and solve facilities planning problems based on scientific, mathematical, and technology concepts. Using these concepts students learn how to design optimal layout of a facility that is economically, technologically, and operationally feasible with material handling capabilities. IM417 – Manufacturing Resource Analysis Students apply concepts of mathematical probability and statistics to plan, implement, and control efficient flow of raw materials, in-process inventory, and finished goods for manufacturing processes and systems. Mathematics applications are evident in the implementation of MRP and JIT systems for production planning and control applications. MN170 – Engineering Materials & Testing Students apply concepts of materials science toward alloying of metals; plain carbon steels, cast irons, heat treatment, annealing, and for modifying structure of polymeric materials. They also apply principles of science in studying properties of materials for testing and application purposes.

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MN220 – Engineering Economic Analysis Students apply concepts of mathematics in engineering economy topics such as the time value of money, concepts of equivalence, replacement analysis, cost/benefit analysis, taxes, and cost of capital depreciation related to a manufacturing. MN203 – Industrial Materials & Processes I Students apply concepts of materials science in modern manufacturing processes such as heat related processes, metal removal, tooling, and forming applied to metallic materials. ET162 – DC/AC Principles & Circuits I Students apply scientific principles to study the principles of current, voltage, and resistance. In addition, they apply principles of mathematics to solve practical problems related to calculation of electrical current, power ratings, energy consumption, power dissipation, etc. ET365 – Industrial Electrical Power Students apply mathematic and scientific principles in sizing motors for different applications, generation, distribution, and consumption of electrical power, and in calculating the real and apparent power. TG125 – Print Reading for Industry Students apply mathematics on concepts of geometric dimensioning, tolerancing, surface finishes, threads, fasteners, gears, tooling, and cams. TG220 – Solid Modeling & Rapid Prototyping Students apply mathematics in drafting and producing prototypes of 3-dimensional solid models. Performing tolerancing calculations is critical as parts are designed for assembly. (Samples will be made available to the visiting team)

6.3.8 Computer Applications: The major program shall include instruction on computer applications and the use of computers for technical problem solving.

The Department of Industrial & Engineering Technology is committed to preparing students for a technological workplace. Instruction on computers and their associated applications is treated as the basic tool for problem solving, research, analysis, and implementation of technological solutions in all the classes we teach in the department. The IET Department Assessment Report (Appendix B) includes “Computer Skills: Students will demonstrate the ability to use computers to solve technical problems,” as one of its goals. Results of student outcomes based on this assessment are also provided in the report. Among the objectives for achieving this goal is to: 1. Focus on the basic skills that all students, regardless of major, should have.

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2. Prepare students for the computer applications they are likely to encounter after graduation, in a modern technological society. In accomplishing the first objective, students demonstrate the following "first-year" competencies by the beginning of the third semester, i.e. basic microcomputer operation, ability to use a word processing package, ability to access electronic information resources, and application of basic computer problem solving tools. All majors are introduced to basic computer application skills in our departmental core curriculum courses IM102 – Technical Communications, IM211 – Industrial Safety, and MN260 – Technical Computer Programming Applications (See Appendix F for details on course information). In these courses, students are exposed to computer applications such as word processing, computer presentation software, web applications, and basic computer programming and their applications. In accomplishing the second objective, students are exposed to computer application skills in specialized areas of study pertaining to the program options. As can be seen in the course syllabi in Appendix F, there is extensive use of the computer in each of the options. Every aspect of the curriculum is linked to computer related activities both in the classroom and in laboratories. The department takes pride in saying that it has the most up-to-date technical laboratories supported by state-of-the-art computing facilities on Southeast Missouri State University campus. Almost all courses in the curriculum apply high-end computing tools and software toward daily problem solving activities. Outcomes assessment data that we collect from students and graduates alike show that the department is meeting its educational objectives by preparing students with adequate computing skills.

Graduate Survey (Computer Skills)* 1997 2000 2003 Education Expanded Ability to use Computers for Problem Solving Activities

-NA 4.29 4.37

*Evaluated on a 5.0 Scale

Employer Follow-Up Survey (Computer Skills)* 1997 2000 2003 Uses Computers to Process & Share Data

4.048 4.33 4.39


IET Pre/Post Test (Computer Skills)* 1999 2000 2001 2002 IM102/UI410 Mean

Use of Computers to Solve Problems

-NA 3.68/4.2 3.66/4.02 3.82/4.23

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*Evaluated on a 5.0 Scale Data obtained from survey of graduates of our program show that they rate the IET departmental programs a 4.29 and 4.37 on a 5.0 scale in 2000 and 2003 respectively on how well it prepared them to use computers to solve technical problems. Employers of these graduates provide a rating of 4.33 and 4.39 (5.0 scale) in 2000 and 2003 respectively on the demonstration of graduates’ mastery in using computers or networks to process, solve problems and share data. This is an increase of 8.4% compared to survey data from 1997. Data also show that employers of our graduates acknowledge the contribution of our graduates in maintaining the competitiveness of their organizations. Data from IET Pre/Post test indicates that opinions of students ability to use computers to solve problems increased by 10.7% while progressing from freshman to the senior year in their respective programs. The success and marketability of our graduates in the industrial arena on a large part depends on their technical aptitude and mastery of applied computing skills toward problem solving. The student outcomes assessment report in Appendix B suggests that, overall the IET department programs have been successful in preparing students with adequate computer problem solving skills for them to be able to function effectively and be successful in their workplace. The reports also suggest that both our graduates and their employers are satisfied with the level of preparation in applying computers to their daily problem solving activities. These employers also add that our graduates effectively apply emerging applications to maintain competitiveness of their organizations, and acknowledge the contribution of our graduates in using and implementing leading edge technological solutions. Overall, students in the Department of Industrial & Engineering Technology are very competitive in the application of computers toward technical problem solving. In an effort to continue preparing students and produce graduates who are competent in computer applications, the department provides access to over 200 computers in laboratories, classrooms, and one computer lab. Our new 66,000 square foot facility, houses thirteen laboratories with latest high-technology equipment, computers, and related application software for student activities. All classrooms and most all laboratories are equipped with multimedia and instructional technology equipment to assist with computer-based instruction and implementation of computer applications in the classroom and laboratory. Periodically discussions are held with Industrial Advisory Committee, Missouri Enterprise, regional industries, graduates, and their employers in order that we maintain the technical edge and preparation of our programs with appropriate discipline specific computer skills. Other efforts include supporting faculty attendance to seminars/workshops on various cutting edge software tools to enhance the curriculum and student preparation on computer problem solving. In FY’03 the department spent in excess of $16,000 on professional development funds to support of these

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initiatives. We have also allocated budget for yearly software upgrades, and the department averages about of $17,000 per year in its annual software subscriptions for all our programs. Software owned by the department and utilized in classes and laboratories includes but is not limited to:

3D Studio Max 5.1 Macromedia Flash 5.0 Adobe Acrobat Reader 6 Macromedia Freehand 9 Adobe Illustrator 9.0 Microsoft FrontPage XP Adobe Image Ready 2.0 Microsoft Office XP Professional Adobe InDesign 1.5 Microsoft Server 2000 Adobe GoLive 6.0 Microsoft Visual Studio 6.0 Adobe LiveMotion 2.0 NTE Quick Cross 2001 Adobe Photoshop 7.0.1 Paint Shop Pro 6 Adobe Premiere 6.0 Panel Builder 32 Architectural Desktop 3.3 Pinnacle DC2000 Control AutoCAD 2002 Pspice Chief Architect 8.0 PTC ProDesktop Cleaner 5 EZ RS Linx CyberLink PowerDVD RS Logix 5 FeatureCAM 2004 RS View 32 Impression 2.2 Solidworks Education Edition 2002-03 Inventor 5 Solidworks Toolbox Education Edition Macromedia Authorware 5.2 SynchronEyes Macromedia Director 8.0 Visio Technical 5.0b Macromedia Dreamweaver 4.0 Xilinx Foundation Series 3.1i Macromedia Fireworks 4 Xstools

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6.3.9 Communications: Oral presentation and technical report writing shall be

evident in course requirements. Follow-up of graduates and advisory committee input has made the department aware of the importance of oral and written communications for technical oriented managers. We have made significant efforts to increase the oral and written skills of our students (over and above those developed in traditional University Studies courses - EN-100, English Comp. I, UI-100 First Year Seminar, EN-140, Rhetoric and Critical Thinking, and SC-105, Fundamentals of Oral Communications) by implementing oral and written reports and papers into many of the courses. The Competency Identification Matrix, course syllabi in Appendix E and Appendix F respectively and the course portfolios reflect this emphasis. All majors are required to do oral presentation and technical report writing in the departmental core curriculum courses IM102 – Technical Communications, IM211 – Industrial Safety, UI319 – Science Technology & Society, UI410 – Manufacturing Research in a Global Society, and IM419 – Industrial Supervision. The IM102 course introduces students to technical writing principals and requires completion of written and oral communications assignments. The IM211 requires a major paper and an oral presentation discussing safety issues in the workplace. All of our students are advised to complete one of the 300 level University Studies requirements by taking UI319. This course is intensive in both written and oral communications on issues of technology and its impact on society. Our senior capstone University Studies course, UI410 require students to conduct applied research in industry and present their findings in oral and written form to both the industry personnel and the instructor for the course. In IM419 students are required to submit a term paper culminating from the topics discussed in the industrial supervision course. Beyond these requirements in the Industrial Technology core curriculum, faculty members also require students to submit written reports and oral presentation in courses offered in the option areas. Students’ present oral reports and written documentation of work conducted on projects and activities in the laboratory. Faculty members in several courses now require students the use of the Writing Assessment Center to ensure that their work meets minimum standards and expectations on quality, content, and writing skills. Faculty members in the Technical Graphics program have introduced students to the concept of electronic portfolio development. These portfolios (will be made available to the visiting team) among other things, is to ensure students become competent in written communications. The documentation within these portfolios is being graded with respect to both technical content and writing skills. All students are also required to pass the WP003 writing proficiency exam administered by the University before graduation. Results of IET student performance on this test can be found in the IET assessment report (Appendix B) along with comparative data of student performance at the college and University

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level. Overall the IET department programs have been successful in meeting the written communications goals/objectives as measured by the WP003 and other departmental assessment instruments (Appendix B). The IET department has been averaging 89% pass rate over the last five-year period for students taking the WP003 Writing Test. Other data relevant to assessing student’s outcomes in writing show that their writing abilities are well regarded by others external to the University. In 2003, industry personnel evaluating writing skills of our students in UI410 have rated them at 4.46 on a 5.0 scale, a 5% improvement from 2002. Data from Graduate and Employer Follow Up survey show a rating of 3.95 and 4.28 on a 5.0 scale respectively on how well the program prepared them on written communication skills. Based on assessment data, overall the IET department programs have been successful in meeting the objectives of oral communications skills (details available in Annual Assessment Report in Appendix B). The data suggests that IET department programs are effective in preparing students to receive, interpret, and communicate information orally. Collectively assessment data from all the evaluation instruments rank our students and graduates in the 84% rating in 2003. Industry personnel ranked our students in the senior capstone UI410 course a 4.2 on a 5.0 scale, an improvement from 2002. This score suggests that our graduating seniors are well prepared and have adequate skills to effectively organize and present information orally. This is an important requirement for graduates of our program as the intent is to train them to become technical managers and supervisors in their respective technical areas. To this effect, data from our graduates and a survey of their employers rate the effectiveness of our graduates in oral communication skills at 3.88 and 4.1 respectively on a 5.0 scale. This data suggests satisfactory preparation and performance of our graduate in oral communications.

6.3.10 Industrial Experiences: Each major program shall include appropriate industrial experiences such as industrial tours, work-study options and

cooperative education, or senior seminars focusing on problem solving activities related to industrial situations. The industrial experiences shall be designed to provide an understanding of the industrial environment and what industry expects of students upon employment.

Industrial experiences, including tours, speakers, seminars, internships, and industrial problem solving experiences are provided for students within courses and student club (SME) activities. A sample list of industries visited by students for these activities includes:

Annus Corporation Little Tikes

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Johnson’s Control’s Univ. Facilities Mgmt Associated Electric Spartech Plastics Anheuser Busch TG Missouri Porta King Building Systems Horizon Screen Printing S&W Cabinets Nordenia USA US Army Corps of Engineers Glister-Mary Lee Good Humor-Breyers Steward Steel Delta-Y Electric Consolidated Plastics Major Custom Cable Magna-Tel American Railcar Industries Briggs & Stratton Schott Electrical Supply Cape Electric Link Electronics Plastics Technology Falcon Foam Missouri Dept. of Transport Buckert Mold & Machine Emerson Electric Fru-Con Engineering Dana Corporation Rubbermaid GKN Aerospace Nordyne St. Francis Hospital Noranda Aluminum Blair Industries, Inc. The department also has a very successful internship program that allows students to apply their classroom knowledge in a real world environment before graduation. This opportunity is provided for either a 3, 6 or 9 credit hour experience (240 clock hours are required per 3 hours of credit). A list of students completing internships over the last three years is presented for Standard 6.13.2. Data provided in the Student Outcomes Assessment Reports in Appendix B suggests that overall the IET department programs have been very successful in preparing students with appropriate technical skills for them to be able to function effectively for them to become successful in the workplace. All Industrial Technology majors are required to take the senior capstone course UI410 – Manufacturing Research in a Global Society, as requirements for completing their degree. Activities in this course require students to research, analyze, and solve problems to improve industrial processes. These are actual industrial projects carried out on-site at the respective facilities. Students apply what they have learned to logically and sequentially progress through the phases of questioning, task planning, carrying out the research, gathering and evaluating pertinent information, perform required analysis, and implement technical solutions to processes and systems. This experience provides students the necessary understanding of the industrial environment and its expectations. The industrial and manufacturing establishments who sponsor these projects are asked to complete a “Manufacturing Research Team,” assessment instrument. Results of the assessment are provided in the Student Outcomes Assessment Reports in Appendix B. Below is a list of area industries where our students have conducted their senior research projects since Fall 2001: Fall 2001

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Nordenia USA Good Humor-Breyers Nordyne Briggs & Stratton Missouri Plastic & Recycling Spring 2002 Spartech Plastics Good Humor-Breyers Eric Scott Leather Delta Y Electric Heartland Wood Consolidated Plastics Fall 2002 Good Humor-Breyers Nordenia USA Eric Scott Leather Delta Y Electric Major Custom Cable Steward Steel Consolidated Plastics Spring 2003 Good Humor-Breyers Briggs & Stratton Eric Scott Leather Associated Electric Rapco Loxcreen Fall 2003 MORAD Nordenia USA Good Humor-Breyers Magna-Tel Alan Wire Eric Scott Leather In addition to the above, students also participate in projects in the classroom that are based on solving a particular problem/issue for the industries we serve in the Southeast Missouri region. Examples of student work include developing videos for companies such as Johnson Controls and Associated Electric which will be made available to the visiting team for their preview. Other examples of industry projects that are solved within the classroom/laboratory setting include the design and rapid prototype of items such as door jam lock for Consolidated Plastics

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Corp. (over 15,000,000 in production), transmission fluid evacuator (over 10,000 in production), speaker enclosure for truck back-up warning alarm for TransElectric (over 100,000 in production), tripod bracket assembly for Crain Enterprises (over 24,000 in production), and pressure regulated fluid drip chamber (10,000 in production anticipated). Samples of these items are available for preview for the Accrediting Team.

6.3.11 Competency Identification: Competencies shall be identified for each major

program, including all available options, which are relevant to the employment opportunities available to graduates.

A common core of Industrial Technology competencies along with their option

specific competencies are identified for all program options. The competency identification matrix at the end of this section and also in Appendix E shows where these competencies are addressed in the different courses we offer within our program options. The following codes were used to represent competencies for each of the option areas:

IT – Industrial Technology Core Competencies CMD – Construction Management & Design Competencies ECT – Electronics & Computer Technology Competencies IM – Industrial Management Competencies TG – Technical Graphics Competencies TECH – Technology Competencies

The competencies are appropriately coded in all the syllabi (Appendix F) under

the section of “Purpose and Objectives of the Course.” In each of the course portfolios, a description is provided as to how the outcomes from these competencies are measured along with how the outcomes are used to improve the course/program. These portfolios will be made available to the visiting team members.

Industrial Technology Core Competencies (All Options)

IT-1. Develop a working knowledge of safety standards and apply

appropriate safety procedures while at work. IT-2. Identify and apply the concepts of “quality” as it relates to products and

services IT-3. Identify and understand supervisory strategies in an industrial

enterprise IT-4. Understand issues and the impact of science and technology on the

society. IT-5. Complete the research and analysis of work and operations associated

with activities in a modern enterprise.

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IT-6. Analyze, prepare, and edit various types of technical information encountered in technical & scientific fields.

IT-7. Analyze data to solve practical problems by applying appropriate mathematical and scientific techniques.

IT-8. Understand programming concepts and application.

Construction Management & Design Competencies

CMD-1. Function effectively in a mid-management position in a construction industry.

CMD-2. Identify and read working drawings effectively. CMD-3. Identify and integrate different type’s construction materials into

building systems. CMD-4. Coordinate, supervise, and administration of constructions projects. CMD-5. Apply management theories and concepts to construction practices. CMD-6. Identify construction occupation hazards and take appropriate action to

eliminate them. CMD-7. Demonstrate proficiency in scheduling construction projects. CMD-8. Demonstrate proficiency in estimating the cost of construction projects. CMD-9. Interpret construction contracts relative to legal issues, and building

codes. CMD-10. Apply engineering principles in materials selection and design safety. CMD-11. Utilize computers in construction planning, scheduling, administration,

and cost planning activities.

Telecommunications and Computer Networking

TCN-1. Develop and understanding of information systems, its management, and system implementation.

TCN-2. Develop background and skills to design, implement, and support networked systems in both standard and enterprise settings with ability to perform network management and control, network flow optimization; and network security

TCN-3. Setup, configure, and troubleshoot electronic networking and telecommunications systems including wireless and fiber optic communications.

TCN-4. Setup, configure, and troubleshoot computer networking systems for LAN, WAN, and Internet Networking.

TCN-5. Demonstrate proficiency in operating systems and applications. Industrial Management Competencies

IM-1. Demonstrate and perform supervisory tasks required of personnel in

manufacturing industries for maximizing production efficiencies regarding time, materials, machine, and human resources availability.

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IM-2. Develop and perform structured problem solving techniques and be able to utilize principles of consensus in the decision making process.

IM-3. Develop and demonstrate a work ethic consistent with industrial management practices and procedures.

IM-4. Recognize, understand, and utilize human resource management skills such as communication, motivation, team work, cooperation, and the like.

IM-5. Assess and develop production strategy based on the manufacturing process.

IM-6. Demonstrate safe work-habits and explain their importance to the industrial work environment.

IM-7. Explain the importance of proper utilization of new technology to increase productivity.

IM-8. Understand and function effectively in a modern industrial enterprise.

Technical Graphics Competencies

TG-1 Demonstrate utilization of CAD hardware and software to produce and interpret technical drawings.

TG-2 Demonstrate proficiency at configuring computer settings for software applications.

TG-3 Utilize tools of communications to compose and reproduce graphic materials for communications.

TG-4 Demonstrate utilization of software to design and produce high-quality multi-media.

TG-5 Demonstrate the ability to design and create technical drawings necessary for industrial products and applications.

TG-6 Apply knowledge of communication principles to create advanced technical projects.

TG-7 Demonstrate utilization of equipment and software to produce print media.

Technology Competencies

TECH-1. Demonstrate competency in a technical area related to industry,

including “hands-on” laboratory experiences to insure ability to relate to “how” and “why.”

TECH-2. Develop an understanding of advanced technical skills and principles as they relate to their AAS degree when applicable.

TECH-3. Develop and demonstrate a work ethic consistent with industrial management practices and procedures.

TECH-4. Demonstrate safe work habits and explain their importance to the industrial work environment.

TECH-5. Identify the concept of “quality” as it relates to products and services in the modern industrial enterprise.

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TECH-6. Explain the importance of proper utilization of new technology to increase productivity.

6.3.12 Competency Validation: Validation of major program outcomes/student competencies shall be an on-going process and shall be accomplished through a combination of external experts, an industrial advisory committee(s), and follow-up studies of program graduates. Documentation of this validation shall be provided in the Self-Study Report.

Preparing competent graduates for technical and/or technical-oriented

management positions, is foremost in the design and delivery of courses offered in the IET department. Established program competencies for each program option are periodically reviewed and modified whenever necessary. These changes appropriately reflected in the course content. A variety of methods is used to determine competencies for each of the options including input received from follow-up survey of graduates, Industrial Advisory committee, surveys conducted of other NAIT programs, and faculty input based on their discussions with personnel from the industries we serve in the Southeast Missouri region. The validation of the content of each option is accomplished through several inputs. The Industrial Advisory Committee meets usually twice a year. On October 2, 2002, the committee approved the revised competencies for the Industrial Technology program and for each of the five options we offer. The stated purposes for the committee include:

1. Assess program course offerings and content as related to area industrial

personnel needs. 2. Evaluate programs and formulate recommendations for the improvement

of curriculum equipment, and facilities. 3. Assist the department in development of short and long-range plans to be

submitted to the administration of the University.

Advisory Committee "Operating Procedures" and the minutes of all meetings are in Appendix C.

Processes to validate program outcomes/student competencies are also accomplished using other means. On an annual basis the University Assessment Committee reviews the departmental assessment plan for all our programs and student competencies along with their outcomes. The assessment report outlines the measured competencies, processes for collection and interpretation of data, the extent to which competencies are achieved, and the outcomes in decisions and actions to improve all the programs we offer in the department. The assessment report for the Industrial and Engineering Technology Department programs is provided in Appendix B along with the goals/competencies and the outcomes of students. A Graduate Employer Follow-Up Study is also conducted once every

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three years to validate content (Appendix D). Employers are asked to rate IET graduates on twenty workplace skills/competencies common to the IET discipline. The department also uses assessment data based on feedback from industries who host internships in the capstone course to validate student competencies and program outcomes. The input from these sources has allowed us to validate our program content and the competencies. Survey instruments used for all these processes are provided in Appendix B.

6.3.13 Program Development, Revision, and Evaluation: Major program

development, revision, and evaluation shall involve current enrolled students, individuals responsible for instruction, program graduates, and representative employers.

The Industrial Technology program development, revision, and evaluation at Southeast is an ongoing process with input and evaluation from many sources. Faculty expertise is used in the development of programs and program revision. The department faculty approves all program revisions and the Curriculum Committee has the responsibility of reviewing all program initiatives before they go before the complete faculty for approval. The School Council and the Academic Council must also approve program changes before they are implemented. Input for program development, revision, and progress toward the short and long-range goals comes from a variety of sources. Our Industrial Advisory Committee that also consists of students members, are asked to review progress toward program goals and suggest, program changes at almost every meeting (they usually meet twice per year). Faculty expertise, resulting from industry contacts, professional development activities, and their involvement in professional consulting with local industries is instrumental to this process. Both the University and the department complete follow-up of graduates and their employers periodically. The department also completes student evaluations of courses and senior exit questionnaires on a regular basis, which results in significant feedback. Using information from these sources, courses and/or laboratories are added or revised periodically in all our programs so they continue to represent the latest industrial technologies practiced in the field. All existing courses have been evaluated and changed significantly to represent current industrial practices. Input from students, faculty, program graduates, and industrial representatives, have, and will, continue to be vital in the development, revision, and evaluation of our programs.

6.3.14 Transfer Course Work: Policies shall be in existence to ensure that course

work transferred from other institutions is comparable to course work offered at the institution seeking program accreditation.

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Students wishing to transfer into the Industrial Technology program at Southeast, must request that an official transcript of their previous course work be forwarded directly to the Admissions Office. They must have a cumulative 2.0 grade point average or higher on a 4.0 scale. They must complete a minimum of 56 semester hours at an accredited senior college University. Other polices governing transfer students appear on page 7 of the Undergraduate Bulletin 2003-04. The University and the department also have articulation agreements with ten of the area community colleges to assist students and University officials with the transfer process. Examples of transfer articulations are provided in Appendix G).

Technical courses that are not already identified for transfer from area colleges are referred to the department for faculty evaluation. The department makes its recommendation based on the transferring institutions course description and/or course syllabus. If there are questions not answered by the description or syllabus, the department will call the institution and visit with the appropriate department to get information needed to make the transfer decision.

The Technology Option was designed to specifically assist with the transfer of technically oriented A.S. and A.A.S. programs into the B.S. in Industrial Technology.

6.3.15 Upper Division Course Work: Students shall successfully complete a

minimum of 15 semester hours of junior or senior level major courses at the institution seeking program accreditation.

The University requires 30 credit hours of upper division (300-400) credit for graduation (page 67 of the University Bulletin 2003-04). Students complete 9 hours within University Studies requirements. All Industrial Technology program options require an additional 24-36 hours of upper division course work in the core and option requirements.

6.3.16 Program Publicity - Adequate and Accurate Public Disclosure: Institutions shall broadly and accurately publicize, particularly to prospective students, (a) Industrial Technology program goals and objectives, (b) preadmission testing or evaluation requirements and standards, (c) assessment measures used to advance students through the program (s), (d) educational achievement rates of graduates, and (e) fees and other charges. a University programs are communicated throughout the State of Missouri and

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with the Academic Advisor for the School of Polytechnic Studies (SPS), visit with students at area high schools and community colleges. The Department Chair has worked with the SPS Coordinator for Special Programs and Services to develop special articulation agreements with the area community colleges and has personally traveled to most of the schools on several occasions, to develop and implement the agreements. Examples of these articulation agreements are in Appendix G. The Academic Advisor and Coordinator for Special Programs and Services work with the Department Chair, the faculty, and staff to assist with program publicity.

The University Admissions Office hosts approximately five "Show Me Days" for area high school students. The Department of Industrial and Engineering Technology has a booth with faculty and program information at each of these events. Information about the departments programs are also disseminated at NAIT and other professional conferences, at FIRST STEP advising sessions for incoming freshman students on campus, SPS Open-House events for attracting prospective students, during departmental informational sessions advertised in local newspapers on programs offered, and other special events scheduled by the department. Since 1998, the department has hosted more than 2500 students from grade schools, high schools, and area vocational schools to publicize our programs we offered in the department. During the past several years, the Dean and Chair have been invited to present information on the program at several local and state meetings. The department SME Student Chapter sets up a booth at several conferences. Faculty are encouraged to contact the campus newspaper, The Capaha Arrow, whenever they have activities, awards, etc, that would be of interest to students on campus.

The department publishes a newsletter annually. This newsletter is mailed to over 1000 alumni, area teachers, advisory committee members, and area industries (see Appendix H). The Department of Industrial Technology has a departmental brochure and other printed materials (see Appendix H). The department is featured in the University's recruiting CD-ROM, SPS Program Brochure, several University Brochures, University “On-Campus” magazines, and featured on the evening news in Cape Girardeau in January 2001. Copies of CD-ROM, video tapes, brochures are available to the Accrediting Team upon their request. The statewide post-secondary technical education initiatives has placed the Department of Industrial and Engineering Technology in a prominent role in the University's Mission Enhancement plans and has given the department significant visibility locally, regionally, and statewide. Examples are provided in Appendix H, with others available for the Accrediting Team.

b University policy regarding admissions is presented on page 7 of the

Undergraduate Bulletin 2003-04. Freshman and transfer students with fewer than 24 hours are required to meet the First Year Student admission

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requirements as outlined in the University Bulletin which is based on class rank and ACT/SAT assessment standards as well as high school grade point average. In addition students must have completed four units of English, three units of mathematics, three units of social studies, two units of science, and three units of electives in foreign language and/or from the subjects listed above.

c During the first semester freshman students are required to enroll in UI100 –

First Year Seminar. Its goals are simple: to introduce new University students to the value of a liberal education and the goals and structure of the University Studies Program. Special emphasis is placed on building student skills in research methods, critical thinking, and communication. The intent of the people who designed this course was a practical one: to help make new students successful in meeting the academic demands they will face throughout their undergraduate years. In this course students become familiar with various University programs, regulations, and policies. All students develop strong skills in accessing information, thinking critically, and communicating effectively, and that they come to understand how the nine University Studies goals below contribute to their success and well-being, both during their undergraduate years and throughout their lives, regardless of their majors or career objectives.

Objective 1 Demonstrate the ability to locate and gather information. Objective 2 Demonstrate capabilities for critical thinking, reasoning and

analyzing. Objective 3 Demonstrate effective communication skills. Objective 4 Demonstrate an understanding of human experiences and

the ability to relate them to the present. Objective 5 Demonstrate an understanding of various cultures and their

interrelationships Objective 6 Demonstrate the ability to integrate the breadth and

diversity of knowledge and experience. Objective 7 Demonstrate the ability to make informed, intelligent value

decisions. Objective 8 Demonstrate the ability to make informed, sensitive

aesthetic responses. Objective 9 Demonstrate the ability to function responsibly in one’s

natural, social and political. Apart from the programmatic assessment conducted by the department

(assessment report for the Industrial and Engineering Technology Department programs in provided in Appendix B), the University has its own assessment activities for all its students. Students take the CCTST (California Critical Thinking Test) as entering students and as graduating seniors for longitudinal data on critical thinking skills. During orientation,

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students complete local surveys providing demographic and attitudinal data as well. Students’ writing proficiency is also the focus of extensive assessment. Their writing skills are measured during orientation (WP001), after EN140, the second of two composition courses in the first-year composition sequence (WP002), and after students have completed 75 total credit hours but before they complete their degrees (WP003). In the case of WP003, students must demonstrate acceptable writing skills before they can graduate. The writing proficiency program has been in place for at least 15 years.

d The educational achievement rates of Industrial Technology majors is

summarized in the following chart:

Five Year Undergraduates 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002

Avg. Cumulative GPA 2.81 2.82 2.86 2.92 2.91 Avg. ACT Composite 22.0 21.7 22.0 21.8 21.7

Year GPA of Graduating Seniors 2001 3.037 2002 3.047 2003 2.947

e Student fees and other charges are outlined on page 14 of the University

Bulletin 2003-04. These fee categories include Application Fee, Incidental Fees (term used for tuition in the State of Missouri), Special Course Fees, General Fees, Textbooks Rental Fee (the University has a textbook rental system), Graduation Fee, Housing Fee, Off-Campus Fees, and Late Enrollment Fees.

6.3.17 Legal Authorization: Only institutions legally authorized under applicable

state law to provide a program beyond the secondary level and that are recognized by the appropriate regional accrediting agency are considered for accreditation.

The University was established in 1873 as the Southeast Missouri Normal School. By legislative enactment in 1919, the institution became Southeast Missouri State Teachers College and was authorized to grant degrees. By permission of the Missouri General Assembly, the name Southeast Missouri State College was adopted in September 21, 1946. The changing curricula and education mission of the school were reflected in the latest modification on August 24, 1972, when the

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Board of Regents, acting under authority from the Missouri Legislature, approved the name Southeast Missouri State University.

The State of Missouri Coordinating Board for Higher Education (CBHE) authorizes Industrial Technology Bachelor of Science Degrees with options in Electronics & Computer Technology, Industrial Management, Construction Management & Design, Technology, and Technical Graphics. (Attached as the preface of the Appendix materials)

6.4 Instruction

6.4.1 Course Syllabi: Course Syllabi which clearly describe appropriate course objectives, content, references utilized, student activities, evaluation criteria, and a range of examples of student's graded work shall be available for each course.

The department requires that each instructor prepare a course syllabus for each course, distribute to students a copy during the first class meeting of the semester, and provide a copy to the department to be kept on file. These course syllabi, approved at both the departmental and college level, are used to guide the instruction on all of the courses required in the Industrial Technology curriculum. There is a standard outline for all University syllabi. The following information is required:

Course title, course number, and credit hours Date of adaptation or revision Catalog description Instructor phone, office hours, and e-mail address Pre-requisites Purpose or objectives of the course Expectations of students Course content outline Textbook and other materials Basis for student evaluation

A copy of a course syllabus for each required course is included in Appendix F. Also portfolios of all student work completed for each course taught by the Department of Industrial Technology faculty will be available to the Accrediting Team.

6.4.2 Reference Materials: Appropriate reference books, library materials such as periodicals, audio-visual materials, and computer application software (when appropriate) shall be utilized for each course or series of courses to supplement textbooks or course packs.

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Many of the department's courses incorporate activities that require students to utilize library materials. The University's Kent Library provides extensive references appropriate for the Industrial Technology program. These references include primarily books, videotapes, CD-ROM, and periodicals. Kent Library has an on-line computerized catalog system and also access to materials in other University libraries through inter-library loan. The library also implemented a new library catalog system called MOBIUS, also known as Missouri Bibliographic Information User System. MOBIUS is a consortium of academic libraries with over fifty member colleges and universities in the State of Missouri. This inter-library system provides a virtual collection of the approximately 14 million items in the libraries of Missouri's colleges and universities, and creates a single user interface that allows faculty and students to request library materials using any personal computer in any location with access to the Internet. All materials are delivered within one or two days of being requested by the MOBIUS Delivery System.

The Kent Library has approximately 420,000 print volumes. In addition to over

5,000 full text online periodical titles, Kent Library has over 2200 periodical subscriptions consisting of journals and curricular specific magazines, of which 51 periodicals is to support programs in the Department of Industrial & Engineering Technology. A list of the current periodicals for the department appears in Appendix I. In addition to the library, the department houses periodical racks in several locations of the Polytechnic building. These racks contain periodicals provided primarily by faculty and also through the generous support from area industries.

The department has a yearly allocation of $6500 for book allocation and $9400 for periodical subscriptions. Department's Library Liaison collects requests from individual faculty throughout the school year. During every spring semester, faculty members are asked to provide a prioritized list of Print/NonPrint materials. The Library Liaison works with the Chairperson to develop a proposal that goes before the faculty for approval. Efforts are made to make sure that all program options get a share of the available resources.

The Kent Library Program Development Fund was established in 1986 through a generous endowment. Each year departments are encouraged to submit proposals to increase library holdings for new areas or in existing areas where collections are weak. The Department of Industrial Technology has been fortunate to have received nine of such grants since the last accreditation visit. Grant funding received during the last four years for improving the department's library collections and holdings totals to $13,736. Funds utilized since last NAIT visit:

1999-2000 Department Regular Allocation – Books $3000Department Regular Allocation – Periodicals $2900Mission Enhancement – Books $ 0Mission Enhancement – Periodicals $ 0

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Library Development Fund $1200Total FY’00 $7,100

2000-01 Department Regular Allocation – Books $ 3000Department Regular Allocation – Periodicals $ 2900Mission Enhancement – Books $ 3500Mission Enhancement – Periodicals $ 6500Library Development Fund $ 4589

Total FY’01 $204892001-02 Department Regular Allocation – Books $ 3000Department Regular Allocation – Periodicals $ 2900Mission Enhancement – Books $ 3500Mission Enhancement – Periodicals $ 6500Library Development Fund $ 5137

Total FY’02 $210372002-03 Department Regular Allocation – Books $ 3000Department Regular Allocation – Periodicals $ 2900Mission Enhancement – Books $ 3500Mission Enhancement – Periodicals $ 6500Library Development Fund $ 2810

Total FY’03 $187102003-04 Department Regular Allocation – Books $ 3000Department Regular Allocation – Periodicals $ 2900Mission Enhancement – Books $ 3500Mission Enhancement – Periodicals $ 6500Library Development Fund NA

Total FY’04 $15900Grand Total FY’00 – FY’04 $83236

Limited departmental operating funds are made available upon request for individual faculty to purchase books that are needed to supplement or enhance classroom references.

As can be seen from Standard 6.3.8, the department has an extensive software holding. Students have access to this software in class and during open lab times during the day, evenings, and sometimes weekends.

6.4.3 Program Balance: Appropriate laboratory activity shall be included in the program (s) and a reasonable balance must be maintained in course work between the practical application of "how" and the conceptual emphasis of "why."

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The faculty of the Department of Industrial & Engineering Technology recognizes the importance of related laboratory activities for technical classes. Classes utilizing lab activities are so noted on course syllabi. Laboratory activities require two contact hours per week per credit hour. The department uses several approaches to provide students access to laboratory equipment and activities. Lab classes are scheduled for one hour of lecture and four hours of supervised lab per week or two hours of lecture and two hours of supervised lab per week. Computer based labs are also open for utilization by students when classes are not meeting in the lab and in the evenings. Laboratories with other specialized equipment, is also made available to students in the evenings beyond the regular scheduled times. They are available as arranged supervised labs in the evenings.

6.4.4 Problem Solving Activities: Emphasis in instruction shall be appropriately

focused on problem-solving activities which reflect contemporary industrial situations.

Problem solving is an important competency for Industrial Technology graduates who will be expected to improve productivity in technical enterprises. Activities in all our courses require students to analyze and interpret information plus exhibit creativity and critical thinking in the design and implementation of systems and components to improve processes. Such activities are heavily dependent upon student critical thinking and problem solving skills. Classroom interaction and activities are designed around challenging and developing these skills. Many examples of problem solving activities will be available for the visiting team. These examples will be in the student work file for each of the Industrial Technology courses. Some examples include:

ET-194 Fundamentals of Programmable Logic Controllers. In this course

students develop control solutions using PLC to automate industrial processes. Project based activities in these course require students to identify resource requirements for I/O (Input and Output), write control programs to automate specific industrial processes, and execute its implementation. Troubleshooting and problem solving skills are necessary in every phase of these projects.

ET-368 Advanced Digital Principles. In this project intensive course, students are

presented with actual industrial situation for which they have to develop a solution for the control process. Each individual or groups of students engage in intensive problem solving activities to implement efficient procedures that uses minimal amount of digital and electronic chip resources.

IM-102 Technical Communications. In this course, students engage in various

types of writing assignments and presentations. They go through the process of writing and presenting as they would in an industrial setting. Among the

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activities they engage in includes a “How to Manual” presented with the assumption that a new product is launched. The “How Something Works Manual” presentation is given introducing and justifying the manual they have written to their supervisors.

IM-313 Facilities Planning. In this course students apply the knowledge gained from classroom to formulate and solve facilities planning problems based on scientific, mathematical, and technology concepts. Students are required to design an optimal layout of the facility that is economically, technologically, and operationally feasible with material handling capabilities.

IM-411 Total Quality Assurance. In this course students solve problems related

to modern methods of quality assurance that are used in the manufacturing and service industries. Students apply quality management concepts, statistical method of quality improvement, statistical process control, and quality improvements.

TG-324 Design Modeling Processes. In this course students work on projects to

solve problems pertaining to creating complex 3-D parametric solid designs and assembly models for advanced multi-part systems.

TG472 – Advanced Graphics Projects. In this course students solve problems

related to media design and communications on industrial projects. Students work with representatives from the various industries to complete the project per their specifications.

Other examples are provided in the course portfolios and course syllabi in

Appendix F.

6.4.5 Motivation of Students: Effective motivation of students shall be evident.

One of the most effective ways to motivate students is to relate instruction to real industrial settings. The department faculty accomplish this through a variety of means. They relate to their industrial experience, professional reading, advisory committee contacts, professional organization, and industrial seminars. They get students directly involved with industrial tours, industry speakers, Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) Chapter activities; Shadow Day with St. Louis industries, industry based research projects, and internships. Majority of students in the Industrial Technology programs are members of the SME S-208 Student Chapter, the only student organization officially supported and housed within the Seabaugh Polytechnic Building. The Department officially assigns two faculty advisors to advise chapter members on all its activities. Other members of the faculty, although may not serve as advisors for the SME Chapter, are many times

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involved with student chapter activities. Examples include faculty helping in the design of screen-prints, logo design, T-Shirt design, T-Shirt Cannon design, and helping students on various projects for COC the annual COC competition. Other forms of support provided by the department include arranging for at least one faculty member to travel with chapter members on their tours and activities. The department allocates approximately $1200 of its operations budget yearly to support SME Chapter activities. These funds are used to support the activities described above and to partially defray the cost of hosting the SME S-208 Annual Golf Classic and the Annual Softball Game/Picnic for all IET faculty/students/staff. Students are very appreciative of the support and motivation they receive from all its faculty members and the staff. To this effect, the department supported SME chapter has attained many accomplishments over the last several years which propelled it to national and international recognition worldwide. Among its most significant accomplishments include winning the coveted “Overall Excellence Award” two years in a row (2000 and 2001) from SME. This is one of the most prestigious awards that can be given to a SME Chapter, and is awarded to one chapter out of 367 chapters worldwide. This award is bestowed upon the chapter which displays excellence in leadership, development, and overall achievements.

In the classroom and laboratories, students are motivated by relevant hands-on activities with state-of-the-art technology. The department faculty members have added significant high-tech equipment to all its laboratories over the last several years. Student motivation toward the program and curriculum has been very positive. Effective motivation of students is also evident from data obtained from the Graduate Follow-Up (Appendix D) study that we conduct every three years. Results from the latest study are provided on the following page:

AVG*Offered challenging program(s) of study 4.21Program of study provided a well integrated set of courses 4.32Provided quality instruction 4.42Textbooks and instructional material were useful 4.34Provided opportunity for hands-on experience 4.39Offered quality academic and program advising 4.75Made available required courses 4.25Provided quality of career advising and information 4.15Honest communication existed between faculty and students regarding student needs and concerns

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Faculty, in general, were accessible outside of class 4.58Faculty’s expected you to work cooperatively with other students on projects and assignments

4.36

The opportunity to challenge your ideals, ideas, and those of others 4.31

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Faculty used appropriate teaching strategies to help you learn 4.66Provided exposure to professional organizations 4.77The learning environment was free from racial, sexual, and religious bias 4.20 Overall Average 4.41

* Based on a scale of 1 – 5. Very Satisfied – 5, Dissatisfied – 1

Graduate responses from the study above obviously reflect their satisfaction and enthusiasm toward the Industrial Technology program. Also students who select Industrial Technology for a major at Southeast tend to be very pragmatic. The success of our graduates in the industrial job market is an excellent motivator for them to apply themselves.

One of the department's prime recruitment populations is the undeclared students on campus. Many students come to us as majors because of the referrals of present students or from graduates of our program.

6.4.6 Supervision of Instruction: Appropriate supervision of instruction shall be

evident throughout the program.

Regular or adjunct faculty with training at least at the Masters Degree conducts all department instruction. The Department Chairperson through both formal and informal visitations and observations supervises instruction. Senior faculty members assist with the evaluation of non-tenured faculty. The supervision and evaluation of instruction is emphasized during the tenure and promotion period. However, the implementation of a merit system, which requires documentation of effective teaching, has made it important for both tenured and non-tenured faculty to sustain effective teaching methods and activities in classrooms/laboratories. Formal student evaluations are required of all faculty in the courses they teach every semester. Formal feedback from the summaries of student evaluations, conferences with the Chairperson, and when appropriate senior faculty are designated as mentors to junior faculty members to promote and reward quality teaching. Faculty use informal feedback to constantly improve teaching effectiveness and share ideas on strategies they have tried. The University also has a Center for Scholarship in Teaching and Learning (CSTL). This center provides assistance through workshops and individual consulting to improve instruction in the classroom.

To increase the effectiveness of instruction in courses with significant laboratory component, faculty members utilize the assistance of senior students (hired as student workers) and graduate assistants to help with laboratory activities. The department also has a designated laboratory supervisor to help provide supervision in the laboratory. With the availability of four graduate assistants, one laboratory supervisor, and several student workers, the quality of activities and access to assistance in our laboratories are significantly enhanced.

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6.4.7 Scheduling of Instruction: The organization and scheduling instruction shall

allow adequate time for completion of appropriate homework assignments and laboratory problem solving activities.

Long and short-range class scheduling is the responsibility of the Department Chairperson. Schedules are developed by the chairperson and approved by the faculty before being officially submitted. Schedules are built with consideration of both student and faculty interests. Special emphasis is placed on making sure that classes in each option do not overlap to maximize student scheduling opportunities. Most classes meet on a Monday, Wednesday, Friday or Tuesday, Thursday sequence allowing for ample time for outside laboratory work and study. All classes are offered at least once per year. Many introductory and service courses are offered each semester, many with multiple sections. Every option has a proposed student schedule/sequence (response to Standard 6.3.6). This is provided to students upon declaring a major to help them plan their courses based on course sequencing currently used in the program. Students are also provided with the course sequencing for all the classes offered in the department. University procedures require two hours of lab time per credit hour. The department used several methods to provide adequate time for students to complete lab and problem solving activities. Most lab-orientated courses are scheduled for one hour of lecture and four hours of lab per week. Some with less lab stations are scheduled with two hours of lecture and two hours of scheduled lab per week. Other labs are arranged during student and instructor open times. Labs that do not present safety concerns, such as drafting and computer labs, are made available to students at night under the supervision of student lab assistants.

The due date and amount of time allowed for laboratory and homework assignments is usually provided to the students in written form. Some syllabi will reflect the due dates for assignments with adjustments provided when necessary.

6.5 Faculty

6.5.1 Full-Time Faculty: Each major program and program option shall have an adequate number of appropriately qualified full-time faculty. Program faculty qualifications shall include emphasis upon extent, recency, and pertinence of: (a) academic preparation, (b) industrial professional experience (such as technical supervision or management), (c) applied industrial experience (such as technical applications), and (d) membership and participation in appropriate Industrial Technology professional organizations, and (e) scholarly activities.

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The Department of Industrial & Engineering Technology is presently composed of twelve full time faculty members. One of these faculty slots is currently filled with a one-year term appointment because a faculty member took a position at another University in August 2003. We have received permission to hire a replacement faculty member for Fall 2004. Although each faculty will have major responsibilities in one or two of our options, most faculty teach courses that are also required in other options or service courses. Review of the resumes in Appendix J will reveal their academic preparation, industrial involvement, membership and participation in professional organizations and scholarly activities. A basic introduction of faculty and their responsibilities follows:

Full Time:

Dr. Ragu Athinarayanan, Associate Professor & Department Chair, 1994 (Ph.D. Southern Illinois University-Carbondale) Teaching responsibilities in digital electronics, industrial controls, and internship supervision Dr. David Baird, Associate Professor, 1989 (Ph.D. University of Missouri Columbia). Teaching responsibilities in graphic arts, electronic media design, teacher education, and construction drafting Dr. Greg Boyd, Associate Professor, 1995 (Ph.D. Indiana State University) Teaching responsibilities in manufacturing materials, process, and industrial management

Dr. Raj Desai, Associate Professor, 1991 (DIT. University of Northern Iowa) Teaching responsibilities in basic electronics, computer networking, and telecommunications

Dr. Chenggang Mei, Assistant Professor, 2002 (Ph.D. Arkansas State University) Teaching responsibilities in basic electronics, industrial power, and motor control, and drive systems

Mr. Douglas Koch, Instructor, 2003 (ABD Virginia Tech University) Teaching responsibilities in computer aided drafting, 3D modeling & design, production drafting, and construction technologies

Dr. Craig Downing, Assistant Professor, 1999 (Ph.D. Southern Illinois University - Carbondale) Teaching responsibilities in fluid power, materials testing, statistical process control, quality, and industrial management

Ms. Carla Downing, Instructor, 2003 (ABD Southern Illinois University – Carbondale) Teaching responsibilities in electronic publishing, multimedia design, computer graphics, and digital imaging

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Dr. Sophia Scott, Assistant Professor, 2004 (Ph.D Indiana State University) Teaching responsibilities in science technology and society, technical

communication, and industrial management

Dr. Ted Loso, Assistant Professor 1998(Ph.D. Southern Illinois University - Carbondale) Teaching responsibilities in safety, work measurement, industrial management, and robotics

Dr. Shaojun Wang, Assistant Professor, 2001 (Ph.D. Louisiana State University)

Teaching responsibilities in manufacturing materials and processes, material testing, facilities planning, and manufacturing resource analysis 1-Year Term Appointment while completing degree:

Mr. Luke Steinke, Instructor, 2004 (ABD Southern Illinois University - Carbondale) Teaching responsibilities in CAD drafting, industrial production drafting, and graphics The department has been approved for another faculty member position in the area of Construction Management and Design. A search is currently in progress to fill this position for Fall 2004.

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6.5.2 Minimum Faculty Qualifications: The minimum academic qualifications for

a tenure track faculty member (except in unusual circumstances which must be individually justified) shall be a bachelor's and master's degree in a discipline closely related to the faculty member's instructional assignments.

Samples of position announcements used in the last four years are included in Appendix K. A review of these notices will show that a minimum of a doctorate degree in Industrial Technology or closely related field is required for a tenure track appointment. Previous industrial and teaching experience is also desired. The University normally requires the doctorate for terminal degree tenure consideration. If someone is employed for a tenure-track position without the doctorate, they are given a specified period of time to complete the degree.

All full time faculty have bachelors and/or masters degrees in industrial technology, engineering, or industrial education. Of the twelve full-time faculty slots in the department, ten are tenure track positions composed of faculty who hold doctorate degrees (Mr. Douglas Koch will complete his Ph.D. degree in August 2004). The other two full-time faculty slots are non-tenure track positions, filled by faculty who have at least a Masters degree (both are working toward completing their Ph.D). in a discipline related to their instructional assignment.

6.5.3 Academic Preparation of Faculty: A minimum of fifty percent of the regular

full-time faculty members assigned to teach in the major program(s) shall have an earned doctorate (exceptions to this standard will be granted only for unique programs such as Marine Transportation). If more than one major program exists at an institution, this standard will apply to all regular full-time faculty assigned to teach major programs in Industrial Technology at the institution. The Board may grant exceptions to this standard if the institution has a program in place that will bring the institution into compliance within a reasonable time.

Of the 12 regular full-time faculty having teaching responsibilities in the Industrial Technology discipline areas, nine (75%) will have an earned a doctorate in a field closely related to Industrial Technology (Mr. Douglas Koch will complete their Ph.D. degrees by August 2004).

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Within the Department of Industrial Technology, faculty having doctorate degrees are: Dr. Ragu Athinarayanan 1994 Associate Tenured Doctorate Dr. David Baird 1989 Associate Tenured Doctorate Dr. Greg Boyd 1995 Associate Tenured Doctorate Dr. Raj Desai 1991 Associate Tenure Track Doctorate Dr. Craig Downing 1999 Assistant Tenure Track Doctorate Dr. Ted Loso 1998 Assistant Tenure Track Doctorate Dr. Chenggang Mei 2002 Assistant Tenure Track Doctorate Dr. Shaojun Wang 2001 Assistant Tenure Track Doctorate *Mr. Douglas Koch 2003 Instructor Non-Tenure Track Dr. Sophia Scott 2004 Assistant Tenure Track Doctorate

*Will complete doctorate degrees by August 2004 and reclassified as tenure- track faculty

6.5.4 Selection and Appointment Policies: Policies and procedures utilized in the

selection and appointment of regular faculty shall be clearly specified and shall be conducive to the maintenance of high quality instruction.

The Department of Industrial & Engineering Technology follows the University appointment policies and procedures in all faculty selections. "The Faculty Employment Process" used by the University is provided in Appendix K.

At the department level, the Chair of the department initiates the faculty appointment process in consultation with the faculty. Requests to advertise and fill vacant faculty positions are approved by the department faculty, dean, and the provost. A search committee made up of three faculty members is appointed with the charge of: • Developing a description of the position to be filled • Determining appropriate criteria for selecting candidate • Composing the advertisements and where they will be advertised • Developing the scoring matrix to rate candidates • Reviewing credentials of all applicants • Meeting affirmative action requirements • Checking qualifications and references of short listed candidates • Submitting a list of short listed candidates to the department faculty, Dean,

Provost, and the Office of Equity Issues for approval to interview. • Interview of candidates (including department faculty and Dean) • Recommend candidates in rank order to department faculty, Dean, Provost,

and the Office of Equity Issues for approval to hire.

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6.5.5 Tenure and Reappointment Policies: Faculty tenure and reappointment policies and procedures shall be comparable to other professional program areas in the institution. Requirements in the areas of teaching, service, and scholarly activity shall be clearly specified for faculty in Industrial Technology. University guidelines regarding faculty evaluation, retention, and tenure are in the Faculty Handbook and followed by the Department of Industrial & Engineering Technology. The "Tenure Policy" section of the Faculty Handbook (pages 287-293) and the Departments Promotion and Tenure Policies will be available to the Accrediting Team.

In summary, all faculty members on tenure-track and non tenure-track appointments with teaching responsibilities are evaluated in the department. Faculty holding non-tenure track appointments are formally evaluated every semester and reappointment recommendations are forwarded to the Dean and Provost before the end of each academic year. Faculty members on tenure-track appointments are evaluated each semester of their first three years and once each year for the final three years of the probationary period. There is also a general review of faculty progress toward tenure after the fourth year. All evaluations include classroom observations, one-on-one visitations between faculty member and department chair, and a formal written report on performance appraisal of the faculty member. Evaluation data comes from student course evaluations, faculty peer-evaluations performed by tenured faculty, and classroom and general performance observations made by the Chairperson. The evaluation criteria for tenure-track faculty include: Teaching Effectiveness, Professional Growth, and Service to the University. Faculty members on non tenure-track appointment are evaluated on Teaching Effectiveness and Service to the University. Although not evaluated on scholarship, the department strongly encourages non-tenure track faculty members to participate in such activities. Non-tenure track faculty are afforded the same financial support as tenure-track faculty toward professional development activities.

6.5.6 Faculty Loads: Faculty teaching, advising, and service loads shall be comparable to the faculty in other professional program areas at the institution. Consideration shall be given in faculty teaching load assignments to high contact hours resulting from laboratory teaching assignments.

The Department Chairperson is responsible for determining the schedule of courses in consultation with the faculty. In preparation of course schedules and teaching assignments, consideration is given to course offerings required to meet student needs, areas of specialization, teaching expertise, equity of load between faculty, and other factors. University policy allows faculty load assignments to

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vary up to 15 semester hours. General practice is to assign 12 credit hours of undergraduate courses. Depending of the break down of lab and lecture courses assigned, contact hours usually range from 12-14 hours per week per tenure/tenure track faculty. This is possible by using our designated lab supervisor and the four graduate assistants in the department to supervise student laboratory activities. The Chairperson has the flexibility to decrease or increase faculty load to meet departmental needs. Most increases result in overload pay. Decrease in faculty teaching loads are based on faculty release for special assignments. Student advisement, service-related activities, faculty development activities, committee work, research, and publication are additional responsibilities faculty members are expected to perform as part of the regular load.

One of the most important obligations of every faculty member is to be available for advising students. A minimum of three hours per week must be scheduled to advise students on matters related to their coursework and general academic advising. The Department Chairperson assigns advisees to faculty based on student program option, faculty experience, and number of existing advisees. Student advisee per faculty member ranges from approximately 20 to 40.

The Department's Course Rotation Guidelines follow:

Fall Spring R. Athinarayanan ET-160 MN-412 ET-368 ET-366

R. Desai ET-100 ET-101 MN-260 MN-260 ET-462 ET-464 ET-465 ET-465

C. Mei ET-162 ET-164 ET-260 ET-262 ET-364 ET-468 ET-365 ET-470

D. Baird TG-170 TG-472 TG-274 TG-274 TG-422 TG-274 IE-193/593 IE-192/592

C.A. Downing TG-272 IM-102 TG-374 TG-272 TG-376 TG-374

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UI-319 TG-376

D. Koch TG-120 CM-342 TG-220 TG-220 TG-320 TG-322 TG-320 TG-322 L. Steinke TG-120 TG-100 TG-120 TG-170 TG-170 TG-120 TG-324 TG-326

Fall Spring G. Boyd UI-319 UI-319 UI-410 UI-410 TG-100 MN-402 TG-125 TG-125 C. Downing IM-311 IM-311 IM-411 IM-419 IM-419 MN-319 IM-602 MN-383 T. Loso UI-319 IM-211 IM-211 IM-211 IM-315 UI-319 MN-356 IM-601 S. Wang MN-203 MN-170 MN-220 MN-204 MN-354 MN-220 IM-417 IM-313 S. Scott IM-102 IM-102 IM-102 IM-102 UI-319 UI-319 UI-319 UI-410

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6.6 Students

6.6.1 Admission and Retention Standards: Admission and retention standards shall be used to ensure that students enrolled are of high quality. These standards shall compare favorable with the institutional standards. Sources of information may include admission test scores, high school rankings, grade point averages, course syllabi, course examinations, written assignments, and oral presentations. The admission standards for the Department of Industrial Technology are consistent with those of the University. Therefore, this section of the report was excerpted from the Undergraduate Bulletin 2003-04 (page 7):

Admission of First Year Students (Freshmen) Applicants who have graduated from an accredited high school will be considered for admission to the University. Minimum admission requirements are based on class rank and ACT/SAT assessment standards, as well as a high school grade point average. Additionally, applicants must complete the required high school core curriculum in effect at the time of admission.

Applicants must complete at lease 17 units of preparation in high school including 4 units in English (two must emphasize composition or writing skills; one may be speech or debate), 3 units in mathematics (specific subjects required are Algebra I, Algebra II/intermediate algebra, and geometry); 3 units in science (not including General Science) one of which must include a laboratory; 3 units in social studies, and one unit of visual/performing arts. Three additional units must be selected from foreign language and/or the subjects listed above. Two units of foreign language and additional units of science are strongly recommended.

Admission of Transfer Students

Applicants from regionally accredited colleges or universities who have completed 24 transferable semester hours with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher on a four-point scale are considered for admission upon presentation of official transcript showing statements of credits and honorable dismissal. Applicants who have completed fewer than 24 transferable semester hours must also meet First Year Student admission requirements. Credit from other institution is accepted only to the extent that it counts toward a transfer degree in the institution where it was earned. A minimum of 56 semester hours must be earned at the university level.

Admission of International Students

Applicants from countries other than the United States are required to (1) show proficiency of the English language by presenting official scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL – a score of 500 on the written test or

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173 on the computer based is required for admission), (2) provide official copies of the original transcripts of secondary school and college work.

Student Retention Criteria

Any time a student's cumulative grade point average (GPA) is below 2.0, the student will be placed on academic probation and enrollment will be limited to 12 hours per semester. The student will remain on probation until the cumulative GPA is at least 2.0. A student on probation who subsequently earns a semester grade point average of less than 2.0 will be subject to suspension. Students who are subject to suspension will have their records reviewed. The following action may be taken: (1) conditions will be specified for the students continued probation; or (2) the suspension of the student will be confirmed. The School of Polytechnic Studies Advising Center, which serves students in the Department of Industrial and Engineering Technology, coordinates a variety of retention activities for the School. Activities begin by targeting incoming first-year students and new transfer students during Opening Week (the week before the fall semester starts); activities for this same population continue during the first part of the fall semester, as we host informational advising sessions and/or make individual appointments with these students. Normally in September, a Back-to-School Social is hosted for all School of Polytechnic Studies students. The Center maintains and updates pre-requisite and rotation sheets for use by faculty and students and has worked with departments to develop pre-requisite check programs. Advising updates and reminders are emailed to students from the Academic Advisor, with special notices regarding processes and procedures being mailed to incoming students with fewer than 30 hours and incoming transfer students. Special contacts focus on students who are “at-risk.” These contacts range from follow-up contacts after six-week interim grades are posted to periodic contacts with students on academic probation. Finally, the Center maintains and updates a Campus Resources brochure which serves as a resource for all students and faculty.

6.6.2 Scholastic Success of Students: Students in Industrial Technology shall have scholastic success comparable to those in other curricula in the institution. Grading practices in Industrial Technology courses shall be comparable to other departments and/or programs in the institution. Evidence shall be presented to indicate the scholastic achievement level of Industrial Technology students in both basic studies and major course work. The only formal scholastic success measure available is a "Departmental Review" report from the Director of Institutional Research that lists the ACT and G.P.A. of the department majors (will be available to Accrediting Team). The following table displays the average GPA of students in the Department of Industrial & Engineering Technology for 1998 – 2002 as compared to those in the School of

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Polytechnic Studies (SPS) and with the total undergraduate students in the University. Avg. GPA 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 University 2.93 2.96 2.97 2.99 3.00 SPS 2.83 2.85 2.86 2.91 2.90 IET 2.81 2.82 2.86 2.92 2.91

The average Industrial & Engineering Technology G.P.A. range from 2.81 to 2.91 (see chart above). For comparison purposes, the following is a list of average major GPAs in FY03 for other campus majors:

DEPARTMENT CUM GPA Management 2.63 Marketing 2.62 Criminal Justice 2.56 Health & Leisure 2.69 Human Environmental Studies 2.72 Mass Communications 2.70 Computer Science 2.63 Physics 2.72

A comparison of students in the Industrial and Engineering Technology Department of the School of Polytechnic Studies and the University on the California Critical Thinking Test (CCTST) can be seen in the following table:

CCTST (Total CT Score) CALENDAR YEAR 2000 2001 2002 Department Total CCTST 11.9 15.7 15.5 School Total CCTST 13.2 14.8 14.5 University Total CCTST 16.1 16.1 15.2 Department Median CCTST 10 14 16 National Norm Median CCTST

16 16 16

The CCTST is a nationally-normed test is taken by graduating seniors. It measures, among other things, students skills in all five areas of “analysis,” “evaluation,” “inference,” “deduction,” and “induction.” Data shows that the IET Department student performance has improved significantly since 2000, and this is primarily attributed to using assessment data to improve programs. In 2002, IET students performed better than the School and the University.

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Another measure of student achievement is the number of Industrial Technology students achieving the "Dean's Honor List". This requires that students complete a minimum of 12 semester hours in one semester and achieve a minimum G.P.A. of 3.5 with no grades below a "C". Data shows that Industrial Technology majors are appropriately represented on the "Dean's Honor List. The lists for the last four semesters appear in Appendix L.

6.6.3 Placement of Graduates: The initial placement, job titles, job descriptions, and salaries of graduates shall reflect program(s) goals and objectives. The advancement of graduates within organizations shall be tracked to ensure advancement to positions of increasing responsibility. Industry's reaction to graduates as employees must be favorable. Follow-up studies of graduates shall be conducted every two to five years. Summary statistics relating to follow-up studies of graduates shall be made available to prospective students. These statistics shall include placement rates as well as salary levels of program graduates.

Verification of placement of graduates comes from three sources: 1) A most recent three year department follow-up completed in 2003, 2) University follow-ups completed each year, and 3) Incidental records accumulated each semester after graduation by the department. The following table shows the placement rate for our graduates (BS Industrial Technology only).

Placement of Graduates Year 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 Graduate Placement Rates

37 of 37 22 of 24 30 of 31 24 of 24 39 of 41 52 of 60

Results provided in the table above is based on number of graduates that we were able to successfully track and document after they graduate from our program. Based on this data, industries and businesses are very confident in hiring our graduates. Their overall satisfaction with the quality of our IET graduates in the mastery of knowledge, techniques, skills, and the application of modern tools in the discipline is evident from the follow-up studies that we have been conducting every three years. The Graduate Follow-Up study completed in 2000 and 2003 collected data from graduates between 1990 and 2003. Information obtained show that the average initial salary increased by $2000 in 2003 since the last report in 2000. Latest study also shows the average current salary as $40,000 - $45,000 with the highest at $55,000 or more. Survey also shows that our graduates attained at least one promotion for those graduating between 1998 and 2002, and held positions with titles such as Plant Engineer, Project Manager, Senior Quality Engineer, Manufacturing Supervisor, and Engineering Services Manager to name a few. Overall data showed a positive trend in the

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employability of our graduates. The Employer Follow-Up Survey conducted in 2003 assessed, among other things, the employer’s overall satisfaction of our graduates (Appendix D).

Employer Follow-Up Survey Year 1997 2000 2003 *Overall Satisfaction

1.5 2.6 2.55

* Evaluated on a 3.0 Scale Results indicate a very high satisfaction with our Industrial Technology graduates. The 69.4% increase in the mean score from 1997 suggests that employers are pleased with the quality of our programs and its graduates. Generally, our Industrial Technology graduates enter a variety of technical and technical management positions upon graduation. These positions definitely reflect the programs goals and objectives. Sample job titles of our recent graduates are provided below:

Quality Engineer, TG Missouri, Perryville, MO Project Manager, Gregory Construction, Scott City, MO Safety Coordinator, Gregory Construction, Scott City, MO Production Manager, Production Casting, Fenton, MO Production Engineer, TG Missouri, Perryville, MO Department Manager, Schnucks Food Store, Cape Girardeau, MO Service Engineer, City of Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau, MO Computer Service Technician, St. Charles, MO Electrical Engineer, Federal Mogul, New Madrid, MO Electrician, Charter Communications, Sikeston, MO Quality Supervisor, Nordyne Corp., Cape Girardeau, MO Estimator, S&W Cabinets, Chaffee, MO Scheduling Manager, Alan Jones Trucking Co., Lockwood, MO Sales & Service Manager, SBC Communications, St. Louis, MO Engineering Specialist, Boeing, St. Louis, MO Quality Control Supervisor, Tyco Healthcare, St. Louis, MO Data Analysis Engineer, Tower Automotive, St. Louis, MO Sales & Service Representative, SBC Communications, St. Louis, MO Manager, Titan Plastics Group, St. Louis, MO Production Engineer, TG Missouri, Perryville, MO Production Supervisor, Production Casting, Fenton, MO Graphic Designer, Topeka, KS Graphic Designer, Horizon Screen Printing, Cape Girardeau, MO

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Support CHS, ACT Global Engineering, St. Louis, MO Bio-Med Technician - St. Francis Hospital - Cape Girardeau, MO Technologist, Lucent Technologies, St. Louis, MO Service Manager, Watlow Electric, St. Louis, MO Manufacturing Services Manager, Little Tikes, Farmington, MO Asst Manager Pre-Production QE, TG Missouri, Perryville, MO Engineering Services Supervisor, Good Humor-Breyers, Sikeston, MO Engineering Technician, Briggs & Stratton, Poplar Bluff, MO Associate Test Engineer, Sprint, Overland Park, KS Electronics Technician, Gates Rubber Co., Poplar Bluff, MO Manufacturing Engineer, AD Lift Truck, St. Louis, MO Manufacturing Engineer, Crain Enterprises, Mounds City, IL Assistant Research Specialist, Georgevitch Research, St. Louis, MO Production Engineering Designer, Briggs & Stratton, Poplar Bluff, MO Installation Representative, Johnson Control, St. Louis, MO Supervisor, Midwest Environmental Services, Cape Girardeau, MO Quality Engineer, Kinder Morgan, Jackson, MO Cell Technician, Dana Corporation, Cape Girardeau, MO

Appendix M presents business cards from many recent graduates. A recent departmental follow-up study of graduates shows that they advance within organizations in both responsibility and salary. The following chart provides examples from our 2003 Follow-up Study (see Appendix D):

YEAR INITIAL JOB STARTING SALARY CURRENT JOB PRESENT SALARY 2002 Production Tech $20,000 to $24,999 Process Engineer $40,000 to $44,999 1999 Production Superv $30,000 to $34,999 Conv. Manager $50,000 to $54,999 2001 Technician $15,000 to $19,999 Quality Engineer $40,000 to $44,999 2000 Machine Operator $15,000 to $19,999 Product Designer $35,000 to $39,999 1999 Sales Engineer $35,000 to $39,999 Application Engr. $55,000 or more 1995 Compositor $15,000 to $19,999 IT Assistant $30,000 to $34,999 2000 Maintenance Electr. $30,000 to $34,999 Electronic Techn. $35,000 to $39,999 2003 Production Specialist $40,000 to $44,999 Quality Engineer $45,000 to $49,999 1999 Industrial Engineer $35,000 to $39,999 Process Engineer $55,000 or more 1993 Mechanical Planner $25,000 to $29,999 Mechanical Coord. $40,000 to $44,999 2000 Buyer $40,000 to $44,999 Vice President $55,000 or more 1999 Paginator $15,000 to $19,999 Software Engineer $55,000 or more 1996 Estimator $20,000 to $24,999 Sales Rep $55,000 or more 1998 Installation Coord $25,000 to $29,999 Project Leader $55,000 or more 2001 Process Engineer $40,000 to $44,999 Plant Engineer $45,000 to $49,999 1998 Dispatcher $25,000 to $29,999 Special Equip. Tech $45,000 to $49,999 1993 QA Supervisor $20,000 to $24,999 Sales Manager $55,000 or more 2003 Elect. Technician $20,000 to $24,999 Engineer $30,000 to $34,999 2000 Document Control $30,000 to $34,999 Service Rep $45,000 to $49,999 1999 Quality Engineer $35,000 to $39,999 Process Engineer $50,000 to $54,999

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2000 Quality Engineer $35,000 to $39,999 Senior Quality Engr $40,000 to $44,999 1995 Plant Engineer $25,000 to $29,999 CAD Supervisor $30,000 to $34,999 2000 Design Engineer $30,000 to $34,999 Design Engineer $40,000 to $44,999

The information concerning types of job titles and salary ranges are made available to faculty so that it can be provided to students during recruitment and advisement activities.

6.6.4 Graduate Studies: If an objective of the program(s) is to prepare students

for graduate studies, the success of industrial Technology graduates in graduate programs shall be tracked and confirmed.

The primary objective of the Industrial Technology program is to prepare individuals to gain employment after their graduation. Beginning Fall 2001, the department started offering the Master of Science in Industrial Management degree. This degree is aimed primarily at industry personnel who have backgrounds in technology, engineering, and technical management, and wish to enhance their leadership positions in industry and related enterprises. Students have also entered this program immediately after completing their undergraduate work. To date, three students have graduated from the Industrial Management Graduate program. Enrollment in the graduate program currently averages approximately 15 majors, averaged over the last two years.

6.6.5 Student Evaluation of Program(s): An evaluation of the Industrial Technology program(s) shall be made by its graduates on a regular basis (two to five years). Their reactions and recommendations shall be considered in program revisions.

The department conducts a graduate follow-up survey every three years. The survey is designed to obtain data regarding employment attributes such as salary, classifications, promotions, and the like. In addition to the employment characteristics, students were asked to communicate their attitudes and perception of the department and the University and how well it prepared them with the skills relevant to the IET discipline. The most recent Graduate Follow-Up Study completed in 2003 collected data from students who graduated between 1993 and 2003. The following questionnaire items and the results obtained relate to their opinion to the quality of our department programs:

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While a student in the Industrial & Engineering Tech. Department, I … AVG

Acquired knowledge, techniques, skills, and modern tools necessary for a career in technology

4.25

Acquired knowledge and skills to identify, analyze, and solve technical and non-technical problems

4.14

Acquired knowledge to analyze and interpret data for process and system improvements 4.23Acquired knowledge and skills to develop, design, and implement process and systems 4.12Improved my ability to write clearly and effectively 3.95Acquired skills to speak clearly and effectively 3.88Developed the skill to learn independently and engage in life-long learning and recognize the need to remain current in the field

4.02

Gained an understanding of the professional, ethical, and social responsibilities as a technologist

3.96

Improved my ability to work cooperatively in groups 4.11I was provided opportunities to pursue new ideas 3.95Gained a broad general education in different fields of knowledge 4.07Expanded my ability to use computers effectively 4.29Enhanced my ability to think critically, analytically, and logically 4.30Improved my problem-solving skills 4.22Had opportunities to plan and implement projects 4.31Improved my ability to accept and understand people with different values and beliefs 3.82Had opportunities to develop leadership abilities 3.93Gained an appreciation of my own abilities, interests, and personality 4.02 Overall Average

4.09

Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with each of the following aspects of the IET department . AVG

Offered challenging program(s) of study 4.21Program of study provided a well integrated set of courses 4.32Provided quality instruction 4.42Textbooks and instructional material were useful 4.34Provided opportunity for hands-on experience 4.39Offered quality academic and program advising 4.75Made available required courses 4.25Provided quality of career advising and information 4.15Honest communication existed between faculty and students regarding student needs and concerns

4.41

Faculty, in general, were accessible outside of class 4.58Faculty’s expected you to work cooperatively with other students on projects and assignments

4.36

The opportunity to challenge your ideals, ideas, and those of others 4.31Faculty used appropriate teaching strategies to help you learn 4.66Provided exposure to professional organizations 4.77The learning environment was free from racial, sexual, and religious bias 4.20

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Overall Average 4.41

Results from the most recent Graduate Follow-Up Survey indicate favorable opinion on the programs offered in the department. The results of these studies are shown in Appendix D and they show that graduates think they received quality education and that the program prepared them for employment and advancement. In 2000 and 2003, graduates evaluated the programs in the department with an overall rating of 4.51 and 4.41 respectively on a 5.0 scale. All of the graduating seniors are asked to complete an Exit Questionnaire that asks them to evaluate courses as well as the overall quality of IET programs in preparing students with Technology skills and workplace preparation. Results of the survey are provided in the table below.

Graduate Exit Survey (Discipline Specific Skills)*

Year 1998 2000 2001 2002 2003 Overall Program Quality

4.5 4.39 4.125 3.92 4.11

*Evaluated on a 5.0 Scale Data from exit survey conducted yearly show that students are overall very satisfied with program quality. Student concerns are noted from these surveys and appropriately addressed by the faculty and staff in the department. Details of them along with and action/response to student concerns can be found in the Annual Department Outcomes Assessment Report. In addition to this the department administers the IET Pre/Post Test to freshman and senior students to assess student perception on how well the program is preparing them on skills such as communication, critical thinking, problem solving, computer, and self-management skills. The Pre/Post evaluative instrument administered in freshman course IM102 and again in UI410 senior capstone course is used to assess and measure the development of student abilities in these dimensions of the program as they progress through our programs. Instruments used and the results of all these studies are summarized in the IET Department Annual Program Assessment Reports found in Appendix B. Employers of our graduates also provide valuable feedback concerning our graduates, program, and courses we offer in the department. Data from Employer Follow-Up survey show that our students are performing admirably in their positions. They rated our students a 4.31 on a 5.0 scale in this category, a 5.4% increase from 1997. These results also indicate a positive review on our graduate’s ability to demonstrate 20 workplace skills common to the IET discipline. The 69.4% increase in their overall satisfaction suggests an increased satisfaction with the quality of their academic preparation and our academic programs. The results of the Employer Follow-Up survey are provided in Appendix D.

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The Industrial Advisory Committee is made up of many employers of our graduates. Therefore, they provide us valuable feedback concerning graduates reactions to our programs and courses. Supervisors of interns and senior research project teams also provide us direct and indirect feedback concerning students’ preparation to perform "real world" tasks assigned to them. Samples of the questionnaires and a summary of the results are summarized in the IET Department Annual Program Assessment Reports in Appendix B. Programmatic revisions and upgrades are conducted by the department on an ongoing basis based on feedback from students, graduates, employers of graduates, Industrial Advisory committee, and student performance on nationally- normed exams. The Action/Response sections of the IET Department Annual Program Assessment Reports provide the lists how recommendations and feedback from these different entities are used to continually to improve the programs.

6.6.6 Student Enrollment: Enrollment shall be adequate in each program area to

operate the program(s) efficiently and effectively. The level of available resources shall be considered as a constraint on the maximum number of qualified students to be admitted to the program(s). Enrollment shall be tracked, and factors affecting enrollment patterns shall be identified and analyzed. Enrollment projections shall be made which relate closely to short and long-range goals and resource needs.

Enrollment statistics are published each semester by the Director of Institutional Research. This data includes the Student Credit Hour (SCHR) production and number of students in each option. Data used for the following summary will be available for the Accrediting Team. Majors (by Options)

2000 2001 2002 Technical Graphics 91 94 103 Industrial Management 42 44 57 Electronics & Comp Tech 49 78 83 Technology 78 83 105 Construction 0 0 25 Total 260 299 373

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Graduates (by Options)

2000 2001 2002 Technical Graphics 8 16 13 Industrial Management 9 6 8 Electronics & Comp Tech 6 3 9 Technology 6 4 12 Construction 0 0 0 Total 29 29 42

The Industrial Technology program has an excellent growth in enrollment as it is evident from data above. We feel that this is due to our emphasis on quality, our responsiveness to the changing needs of industry, the success of graduates, and new program and options. The department engages in significant recruitment efforts to continue to attract more students into our programs. These efforts include recruiting seniors directly from high school, on campus students, community college transfers, and area industrial employees. The Mission Enhancement funding, programs, new facility, and the School of Polytechnic Studies Advisor, and Coordinator of Special Programs & Services have helped increase the visibility of our programs and made possible significant growth in department enrollments.

6.6.7 Advisory and Counseling Services: Adequate and timely advising and

counseling services shall be available for students.

All students, upon declaration of a major in the department, are assigned a faculty advisor. General advising is also provided by the School of Polytechnic Studies Academic Advisor who also assists undeclared students by providing them information during the decision making process. Each faculty member in the Department of Industrial and Engineering Technology is assigned advisees depending on the following factors: 1) option selected by student, 2) student advisor preference, 3) number of students already assigned to faculty, and 4) faculty experience. All faculty are required to have a minimum of three office hours per week so students can make appointments for advisement. Outside faculty office-hours, advising is also available by appointment.

Each semester before pre-registration, the Registrars Office produces a "Degree Audit Report" for each student. This report shows the current student progress toward meeting graduation requirements for the declared major. This report is used by the student and faculty advisor to plan and project class schedules. Upon making application for graduation, the Registrars Office does another audit of the student record to ensure that all graduation requirements have been met.

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In addition to academic counseling, numerous services are available on campus for helping students in need. These services are outlined in the Student Handbook which will be available for the Accrediting Team.

6.6.8 Ethical Practices: Ethical practices shall be fostered including equitable student tuition refunds and nondiscriminatory practices in admissions and employment.

The Department of Industrial and Engineering Technology embraces and adheres to the University policies regarding tuition refunds, admission, and employment. All policies concerning admission, refunds, and academic honesty are in the Undergraduate Bulletin 2003-04 pages 16-18. The University complies with all Federal and State employment practices. The University Nondiscrimination Statement is displayed on the inside cover of the University Bulletin. Student on-campus employment is administered by Financial Aid Services and procedures are explained on page 35 of the Undergraduate Bulletin 2003-04.

6.7 Administration

6.7.1 Program Administration: Programs in Industrial Technology are expected to have an identifiable, qualified individual with direct responsibility for program coordination and curriculum development. This individual should be full-time employee of the institution.

The Department of Industrial and Engineering Technology is the founding department of the School of Polytechnic Studies. The School was first established under the name of Polytechnic Institute in November 1, 1997 as a part of the University’s Mission Enhancement and in response to the State Plan for Postsecondary Technical Education. Dr. Randall Shaw, presently Dean for the School of Polytechnic Studies served as Chair from 1988-1996, and Dr. Ralph Pittman served as Acting Department Chairperson from 1996 – 2000. Dr. Ragu Athinarayanan has been serving in the capacity of the Department Chairperson since 2000 (resumes in Appendix K). Dr. Randall Shaw and Dr. Ralph Pittman were the administrators for the program during the last accreditation visit. As Department Chairperson, Dr. Athinarayanan holds a full-time teaching and administrative position reporting to the Dean of the School of Polytechnic Studies. The position is an eleven month half-time teaching and half-time chairperson appointment. The position is generally responsible for the leadership and development of the Department. Department Chairperson: Role, Responsibility, Review, and Selection is presented on pages 53-61 of the Faculty Handbook. Department Chairs are initially appointed for three years, renewable

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for additional terms of up to five years each. The term is to be determined mutually by the dean of the college and the department faculty members.

A spirit of collegiality at the department and institute level provide for extensive input to decisions which effect the department (curriculum, scheduling, budgets, equipment, priorities, student workers, etc.). The department maintains four standing committees: Personnel, Student Affairs, Curriculum, and Budget. The committees have goals for each year and departmental matters are given to the appropriate committee before going before the faculty for a vote. Committee memberships for the last six years are in Appendix N. The department meets as often as needed, usually once per month. Minutes of the last two years faculty meetings will be available for the Accrediting Team.

6.7.2 Administrative Leadership: Individuals assigned to administer Industrial Technology programs must demonstrate effective leadership and satisfactory support for Industrial Technology.

Administrative leadership requires the cooperation and support of a dedicated faculty. The success of an organization can best be measured by the progress and growth of the organization. The efforts of the Department of Industrial and Engineering Technology faculty have brought about the realization of several major accomplishments since the last NAIT accreditation visit in 1998:

The Department is now located in the new Otto & Della Seabaugh Polytechnic Building which provides more visibility for all its programs. Continued involvement in University Mission Enhancement that includes significant financial and personnel increases for the department. The department has added four new faculty positions and two new program options since the last accreditation visit.

Obtained the state designation as a Center of Excellence in Advanced Manufacturing Technology.

Increased department majors in department by almost 84% since 1998.

Expansion of the Master of Science Industrial Management graduate program in St. Louis.

Expansion of 2+2 Industrial Technology program with St. Louis Community College – Florissant Valley and South County Education & University Center, and East Central College.

Grants for funding resulting in excess of $2,000,000 in equipment for state-of-the-art laboratories.

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Funding and equipment donations over $655,000 from area industry in support of department programs.

Successful utilization of an advisory committee. Strengthened the link between department and area industries. A total of 84 industries that have utilized the department’s services.

Hiring of six new faculty members.

Increased faculty consulting with area industry using Technology Resource Center. The center conducted in excess of 110 projects/seminars in collaboration with Missouri Enterprise for area industries since 2000.

Increased student and faculty involvement in industry with consulting,

internships and senior research projects.

Successful operation of SME chapter.

Articulation agreements with 10 area community colleges. Identified for key role in the new Innovation Center.

Dr. Ralph Pittman (1996 - 2000) and Dr. Ragu Athinarayanan (2000 –

present) have served as Department Chairpersons since the last NAIT visit. A listing of their professional honors and accomplishments are included on their resumes in Appendix J.

6.7.3 Administrative Support: There must be appropriate support for Industrial Technology from the personnel holding leadership positions in the

departments and colleges where Industrial Technology is administratively located.

The Department of Industrial & Engineering Technology is fortunate to have the strong support of all levels of University leadership. The Dean, Provost, and President have been strong advocates of the program and provide opportunities for accomplishments such as those mentioned above. The best indication of this support is evident by the emphasis the department has received in the University’s Mission Enhancement plans. We are certain that the Accrediting Team will verify this during their campus visit with each of these individual as well as others on campus. An excellent example of this support was also included in the 1998 NAIT Accrediting Team report: "There was strong evidence that the Industrial Technology Program gets appropriate support from the Provost, Institute

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Director, and Acting Department Chair.” The Office of Extended Learning and the Associate Provost have shown their support of the department’s involvement in off-programs by encouraging and supporting all its initiatives. The President of the University and the Dean of the School of Polytechnic Studies have designated the Department of Industrial & Engineering Technology to provide leadership in the area of Advanced Manufacturing for the newly established Innovation Center. The Industrial and Engineering Technology Department is also well accepted and supported by various groups at this institution. The Small Business Development Center, Missouri Enterprise and the Department of Labor Workforce Development grant director on campus are also very supportive of the department’s initiatives for supporting business and industrial enterprises in our service region. Their recognition of our efforts has enhanced the visibility and support for our programs both on- and off-campus. The Industrial & Engineering Technology program is also well accepted by the industries and businesses within the surrounding geographical area. Numerous examples of support and acceptance were evident, including the increased student and faculty involvement in industry with consulting, internships and senior research projects. Support for our department programs is also evidenced by the increased grants and equipment donations it received from these industries.

6.8 Facilities and Equipment

6.8.1 Adequacy of Facilities and Equipment: Physical facilities and equipment, which are suitable to serve the goals and objectives of the program(s), shall be available for each program option. Where facilities and equipment appear to be minimal to support a quality program(s), comparisons with support levels for other relevant programs at the institution will be made by the visiting team.

The Department of Industrial & Engineering Technology is located in the brand new $10 million Otto and Della Seabaugh Polytechnic building since Fall 2001. This building has over 66,000 square feet of classroom and laboratory space, with 4000 square foot designated to promote faculty and student interaction with area industries. In total it is equipped with space for fifteen laboratories, five classrooms with multimedia instructional technology with internet access, faculty and administrative staff offices, four networked computer labs, ITV room, and faculty conference area. We also have a drafting and photo laboratory in the Serena Building designated for the department use. All classrooms, laboratory facilities, faculty and staff offices have computers connected to the department file-server with e-mail capability and access to the Internet. The physical facilities are very suitable and adequately serve the goals and objectives of the program options. The laboratory space in the building is utilized as follows:

1. Multimedia Design Laboratory

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2. Advanced Multimedia Laboratory 3. Computer Aided Design Drafting Laboratory 4. Graphics Laboratory 5. Basic Electronics Laboratory 6. Networking Laboratory 7. Hydraulics & Pneumatics Laboratory 8. Model Mould Laboratory 9. Motor Control, Drives Laboratory, & Process Control Laboratory 10. Programmable Logic Control Laboratory 11. Material Testing Laboratory (for metals & polymers) 12. Automated Manufacturing Systems Laboratory 13. Manufacturing Processes Laboratory (for metals & polymers) 14. Metrology and CMM Laboratory 15. Construction Laboratory

In addition to the above, space is still available in Room 210 for expansion into additional classroom space, laboratory space, or both. The use of this space will be determined by the growth and expansion of our existing programs or to accommodate new ones. All laboratories currently in use are equipped with state-of-the-art instrumentation and software for students to conduct their activities. Whenever possible, the choice of instrumentation in all our laboratories is selected to be compatible to the size and capacity of actual industrial instrumentation. Besides the above, there is also a general computer laboratory accessible to students from 8:00 am until 10:00 pm on weekdays. The computers in this laboratory are equipped with all the software used in the department, so students can access the necessary computing resources to work on projects during non-scheduled laboratory hours. The department is very fortunate to have a very generous equipment budget to support all its programmatic initiatives. Total equipment budgets over the last five years have been very adequate (see 6.10). The combination of University funding, federal and state grants for equipment/software along with industrial donations have totaled over $2,000,000 (not including personnel funds). A list of all grant and donated funds for the last four years is provided in Appendix P. The utilization of these funds to update the facilities are too numerous to mention, but are very evident from the equipment procured for all of the laboratories.

The State Mission Enhancement initiatives have placed the equipment budget for the Industrial & Engineering Technology department in an enviable position. This provides the department with an annual $210,000 base equipment budget not including matching funds we seek annually from Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (MO-DESE). Annual department operating funds (not including student labor and faculty professional development) is in excess of $52,000 to support its basic operations. These figures reflect base budget dollars and over the past five years the department faculty have been very successful in obtaining grants/donations for equipment, software, and funds for

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instructional support. Grants and donations totaling over $655,000 have been awarded to the department through efforts the dean, chairperson, and faculty in the department. Members of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) St. Louis Chapter 17, when they toured the building commented that the department and its facilities as “..the best kept secret.” Dr. Master’s, a local doctor and innovator expressed the same sentiments while he was touring the facilities in search of professional and equipment support for a project he was developing.

6.8.2 Support for Facilities and Equipment: Facility and equipment needs shall be reflected in the long range goals and objectives for the program(s), and sources of potential funding shall be identified.

The Department of Industrial & Engineering Technology completed a Strategic Plan in 2000 (see Appendix A) as a part of the University's Strategic Planning Process. This plan provides a guide for achieving the goals, objectives, and priorities for program enhancements for the next five years. By the Strategic Plan completed in 1995, the departmental facilities were among the top priority items. In 1998 the Missouri State Legislature approved funding for a new building and the University allocated an annual $210,000 base equipment budget under the State Mission Enhancement Plan. The Department of Industrial & Engineering Technology now located in the brand new $10 million Otto and Della Seabaugh Polytechnic building has over 66,000 square feet of classroom and laboratory space, with 4000 square foot designated to promote faculty and student interaction with area industries. It is equipped with space for fifteen laboratories, five classrooms with multimedia instructional technology with internet access, faculty and administrative staff offices, four networked computer labs, ITV room, and faculty conference area. These physical facilities are very suitable and adequately serve the goals and objectives of all the program options. The new building has additional space that allows for expansion and growth of our programs. Source of funding to support program is the annual $210,000 base equipment budget from State Mission Enhancement, matching funds from Missouri Department of Elementary & Secondary Education, Federal grants, along with grants/donations for equipment and software from industries in the region. The department faculty, chairperson, and dean actively pursue grants and donations from private Grants and donations totaling over $655,000 have been awarded to the department through efforts the dean, chairperson, and faculty in the department. The department's short and long range plans for facilities have been met. The Department also has short and long range equipment lists that are developed by

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the faculty in each area yearly. These lists are utilized during the yearly budget process. The Mission Enhancement funding is going to adequately enable us to meet our short and long range needs.

6.8.3 Appropriateness of Equipment: Equipment shall be appropriate to reflect contemporary industry.

The department laboratories and classrooms are equipped with state-of-the-art equipment to support the long range goals in all our options. Equipment purchases in the Department are guided by the commitment to achieve these goals as well as reflect contemporary industry and technology. The advisory committee, consultants, and faculty research are used to determine equipment to be purchased. Through combined funds from the University, grants, and industrial donations, the department has added in excess of $2,000,000 over the last five years on capital equipment and software purchases that reflect the contemporary industry. Industrial donations and grants have played an important role in departmental programs. Faculty members are also alerted to opportunities for industrial contributions as evidenced by the success the department had had with these initiatives. A list of industrial donations and grants are presented in Appendix P. Our Mission Enhancement funding will also allow us to continue efforts to purchase, update, and maintain equipment that reflects contemporary industry.

6.9 Computer Systems

6.9.1 Availability of Computer Systems: Appropriate computer systems shall be available to students and faculty to cover appropriate functions and applications in each program area. These systems may be on or off-site or centralized or decentralized as long as the systems are accessible to students and faculty by means of remote terminals and/or input-output devices.

The Department of Industrial and Engineering Technology possesses adequate numbers of computer systems for students and faculty. It is recognized as having one of the best computing facilities on campus. The department stays current with the changing hardware and software technologies by keeping computers and software upgraded to current levels. Currently, the department spends at least $16,000 per year on upgrading software alone. Faculty (12) are each provided a 1.6 GHz microcomputer with E-mail, Internet access, and access to the administrative mainframe for student advisement and registration information. Faculty computers are also configured to match the appropriate hardware and software as found in their classroom/laboratory computers. This allows them to prepare their instructions more effectively.

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The department maintains one computer lab in room PB105 for general student use. This computer lab has 2.2 GHz fully networked microcomputers. As with all other computers, these are connected to the School of Polytechnic Studies file 750 Gigabyte server. This lab is open to students from 8:00 am until 10:00 pm on Monday through Thursday and it closes at 5:00 pm on Fridays and weekends. Software available on all the computer systems is currently running under Windows XP operating system.

Student instructional computing is based in eight locations in the Polytechnic Building: 1. The 30 station computer instructional lab in Room PB202, Multi-Media & Design Lab is used for CAD drafting, desktop publishing, multimedia design, computer modeling, computer animation, and introduction to computer applications. This lab is made accessible to students outside of class time on Monday through Thursday from 8:00 am until 10:00 pm. and Friday from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm 2. The 28 station Computer Aided Design Drafting instructional lab in Room PB203 is used for CAD drafting, Architectural drafting, 3D Design & Production Modeling, Print Reading, and other Advanced CAD software tools. 3. The 15 stations in the Advanced Projects Lab in Room PB204 is used for Rapid Prototyping, Video Editing, Audio Editing, Multi-Media Design and Animation, and Digital Imaging. (This room will also house 16 new Macintosh Multimedia workstations in Spring 2004) 4. The 17 computer station in the Electronics Laboratory in Room PB218A is used for circuit simulation applications, Computer Aided Printed Circuit Board design, microprocessor programming, and Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) software for circuit design and implementation. 5. The 43 computer station in the Electronics and Telecommunications Laboratory in Room PB218 is used for networking applications, router configuration, LAN setup and administrations, computer troubleshooting, and wireless telecommunications applications. 6. The 7 computer stations in the Fluid Power Laboratory in Room PB113 is used by students to program the PLCs controlling the fluid power trainers and for performing simulations of hydraulic and pneumatic systems on a computer aided design software. 7. The 10 computer stations in the Industrial Controls Laboratory in Room PB109 is used for programming SLC500, MicroLogix, and PLC5 Allen Bradley PLCs. These computers are also used for programming Human Machine

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Interface (HMI) applications, teaching communications on control networks, and industrial instrumentation and applications software. 8. The 10 computer stations in the Advanced Manufacturing Laboratory in Room PB108 is used for applications related to Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM), Computer Aided Machining (CAM), Statistical Process Control (SPC), VAL++ programming for robotics, machine vision systems, and bar code programming and applications.

Print output devices in the building include faculty networked laser printer, four plotters, and twelve laser printers.

There are many other computer based equipment utilized by faculty and students. These include robots, CNC machines, EDM machine, and coordinate measuring machine. Students also have access to other computer labs in Kent Library, Johnson Hall, and Dempster building for word processing and spreadsheet applications.

6.9.2 Utilization of Computer Systems: Evidence shall be available which indicates students and faculty are making adequate and appropriate use of computer systems. Use of computer systems for problem solving is a very important educational objective in all our program options. Almost every aspect of the curriculum offered in the department is linked to computer related activities both in the classroom and laboratories. Students and faculty alike apply high-end computing tools and software toward daily problem solving activities. The IET department has continued to produce graduates who are successful in this dimension, and strives to stay current with the latest computing solutions used by the industry. The utilization of computers is evident from the incorporation in many of the courses (see syllabi in Appendix F and Course Portfolios) such as TG-120, 126, 220, 272, 320, 322, 324, 326, 374, 376, 422; 472, ET-100, 101, 162, 164, 194, 260, 262, 364, 366, 368, 462, 464, 465, 468; 470, IM-102; 211, 311, 313, 315, 411;417, MN170, 203, 204, 319, and UI-410. To accommodate classroom utilization of computers, schedules are developed to provide maximum access for computer-based instruction and its related activities. Additionally, select labs are made available several evenings per week for students to complete class and laboratory assignments. The general computer lab is open weekdays from 8:00 am until 10:00 pm (except Fridays open until 5:00 pm), has its computers equipped with almost all the software used in our program. This lab offers our students the opportunity to work on assignments requiring the use of computers during off-lab hours. Also, open computer labs are available on campus for student use beyond the regular daytime hours.

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Each faculty member is provided with a computer to assist with teaching and research activities. Their computers are configured to match the appropriate hardware and software as found in their classroom/laboratory computers. This allows them to prepare their instructions more effectively. Outcomes assessment data that we collect from students and graduates alike show that the department is meeting its educational objectives by preparing students with adequate computing skills.

Graduate Survey (Computer Skills)* 1997 2000 2003 Education Expanded Ability to use Computers for Problem Solving Activities

-NA 4.29 4.37


Employer Follow-Up Survey (Computer Skills)* 1997 2000 2003 Uses Computers to Process & Share Data

4.048 4.33 4.39


IET Pre/Post Test (Computer Skills)* 1999 2000 2001 2002 IM102/UI410 Mean

Use of Computers to Solve Problems

-NA 3.68/4.2 3.66/4.02 3.82/4.23

*Evaluated on a 5.0 Scale Data obtained from survey of graduates of our program show that they rate the IET departmental programs a 4.29 and 4.37 on a 5.0 scale in 2000 and 2003 respectively on how well it prepared them to use computers to solve technical problems. Employers of these graduates provide a rating of 4.33 and 4.39 (5.0 scale) in 2000 and 2003 respectively on the demonstration of graduates’ mastery in using computers or networks to process, solve problems and share data. This is an increase of 8.4% compared to survey data from 1997. Data also show that employers of our graduates acknowledge the contribution of our graduates in maintaining the competitiveness of their organizations. Data from IET Pre/Post test indicates that opinions of students ability to use computers to solve problems increased by 10.7% while progressing from freshman to the senior year in their respective programs.

6.10 Financial Resources

6.10.1 Financial Support: The budget for the Industrial Technology program(s) shall be adequate to support program objectives. When judging sufficiency,

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the visiting team may wish to make comparisons with the support levels given to other professional programs at the institution.

The budget for the Department of Industrial & Engineering Technology is allocated through the School of Polytechnic Studies. The college allocation is distributed among two departments. The budgeting process starts with each department submitting its requests in six categories: operating, student labor, equipment, new staff, facilities renovation, and professional development. Professional development is a set amount, $350 per FTE allocation, which is placed in the Department's account. The Department also receives up to an additional $3000 - $3500 from the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education for professional development activities. In addition to this, the department receives $6,000 - $8,000 from Carl Perkins Professional Development Funds.

Budget expenditures for the Department of Industrial Technology for the last five years (1998-2003) are presented below. Salaries of faculty and staff are not included, but are available to the Accreditation Review Team from the department chairperson. The following list doesn't include equipment funds from grants and industrial donations presented in Appendix P.

UNIVERSITY BUDGET EXPENDITURES FOR DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

1998/99 Student Labor $ 10,526 Equipment $158,965 Operations $ 42,600 *Professional Development $ 7,787

1999/2000 (Includes Budgeted Mission Enhancement Funds) Student Labor $ 14,960 Equipment $364,913 Operations $ 81,443 *Professional Development $ 7,700

2000/2001 Student Labor $ 12,249 Equipment $259,465 Operations $ 65,410 *Professional Development $ 7,469

2001/2002 Student Labor $ 13,107 Equipment $222,233 Operations $ 65,085

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*Professiona D m $ 8,542 l evelop ent 2002/2003

Student Labor $ 12,407 Equipment $224,500 Operations $ 90,885 *Professiona D m $ 15,958 l evelop ent

2003/2004 Student Labor $ 11,011 Equipment $210,000 Operations $ 82,814 *Professiona D m $ 10,684 l evelop ent

Amount does not include the $6000 - $8000 the department receives annually from Carl

6.10.2 External Financial Support: There shall be evidence of external support for

sed to

The department has been very successful at procuring outside funding through

Major Donations Company f Donation

*Perkins Funds.

the program(s) in Industrial Technology. However, this external support shall be treated as supplementary support and be used to achieve and maintain a high level of excellence. This external support shall not be udisplace funding support normally provided by the institution.

grants and donations. We are recognized as one of campus leaders in procuringoutside funding. What follows is a chart showing major grants and donations from the last five years. Complete list of donations totaling nearly $658,000 andgrants totaling $925,000 (FIPSE) and $144,618 (DESE) received since 1999 appears in Appendix Q.

Value oRockwell Automation $114,190 Ameren UE $ 76,500 Synergy Automation $148,680 Emerson Electric $ 75,000 Cape Electrical Supply $ 40,000 Schott Electrical Distributors $ 17,249 Proctor & Gamble $ 9,000 Square-D $ 30,000 (Pending) Schott Electric & Rockwell $ 91,000 (Pending)

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Automation

Major External Grants Company/Agenc nt y Value of GraMissouri DESE Program $144,618 FIPSE Federal Grant $925,000 Carl Perkins Federal $ 24,000 MO-DESE Prof. Dev $ 18,000

.11 Library Services

6.11.1 Library Resources: The administrative unit containing the Industrial

culty.

The Kent Library collection supports the University educational and research cal

ual &

Kent Library has an on-line computerized catalog system and also access to

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Technology program(s) and/or the institutional library shall maintain acollection of Industrial Technology literature and reference materials adequate to meet the curriculum and research needs of students and fa

activities. There are approximately 420,000 print volumes, 2200 paper periodisubscriptions consisting of journals and curricular specific magazines, as well as 5,000 additional full text on line periodical titles. The library is also a partial depository for United States government documents totaling nearly 300,000 items. Microform collection of approximately 800,000 items provides, in compact form, a variety of materials from books to newspapers. Audio VisCD-ROM materials are also available. The Library subscribes to 70 periodicals that support the Industrial Technology programs. A list of the current periodicalsfor the department appears in Appendix I.

materials in other university libraries through inter-library loan. Kent Librara computerized catalog system on CD-ROM systems for ten databases (Agricola, Compact Disclosure, ERIC, GPO, Medline, MLA International, Bibliography and Government Documents, Historical Abstracts, ABI, Newspaper Abstracts, and GEOREF). Together, these systems form a comprehensive and integrated automated library system. The library also implemented a new library catalsystem called MOBIUS, also known as Missouri Bibliographic Information UseSystem. MOBIUS is a consortium of academic libraries with over fifty member colleges and universities in the State of Missouri. This inter-library system provides a virtual collection of the approximately 14 million items in the librof Missouri's colleges and universities, and creates a single user interface that allows faculty and students to request library materials using any personal computer in any location with access to the Internet. requested materials ardelivered within one or two days of being requested by the MOBIUS DeliverySystem.

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The Kent Library Program Development Fund was established in 1986 through a

ce

nt

1999-2000

generous endowment and is used by the department to increase library holdings for new areas or in existing areas where collections are weak. The Industrial Technology programs has been fortunate to have received 9 of these grants sinthe last accreditation visit totaling $13,736 to improve the department's library collections and holdings for the last four years. In addition to this, the departmehas been receiving $10,000 from Mission Enhancement funds since 2000 to help maintain an up-to-date collection for all the program options we offer. The list below show the funds used by the department since the last visit:

Department Regular Allocation – Books 3000 $Department Regular Allocation – Periodicals $2900 Mission Enhancement – Books $ 0 Mission Enhancement – Periodicals $ 0 Library Development Fund $1200

Total FY’00 $7100 2000-01 Department Regular Allocation – Books 3000 $Department Regular Allocation – Periodicals $ 2900 Mission Enhancement – Books $ 3500 Mission Enhancement – Periodicals $ 6500 Library Development Fund $ 4589

Total FY’01 $20489 2001-02 Department Regular Allocation – Books 3000 $Department Regular Allocation – Periodicals $ 2900 Mission Enhancement – Books $ 3500 Mission Enhancement – Periodicals $ 6500 Library Development Fund $ 5137

Total FY’02 $21037

002-03

2 Department Regular Allocation – Books 3000 $Department Regular Allocation – Periodicals $ 2900 Mission Enhancement – Books $ 3500 Mission Enhancement – Periodicals $ 6500 Library Development Fund $ 2810

Total FY’03 $18710 2003-04 Department Regular Allocation – Books 3000 $Department Regular Allocation – Periodicals $ 2900 Mission Enhancement – Books $ 3500

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Mission Enhancement – Periodicals $ 6500 Library Development Fund NA

Total FY’04 00 $ 59Grand Total FY’00 – FY’04 $83236

he department continuously reviews periodical subscriptions to make deletions

In utilizing the Regular allocation and Mission Enhancement Funds, the

embers

Although the department has added material to the library for its classroom

in

y ts

he library has approximately 14,909 printed volumes relevant to Industrial

DEWEY CLASSIFICATION

Tand additions to get the best materials for students within the available resources.

Department's Library Liaison, collects requests from individual faculty mthroughout the school year. In the Spring, faculty are asked to prioritize their list. The Library Liaison then works with the Chairperson to develop a proposed list that is approved by the faculty. Efforts are made to make sure that all program options get a share of the available resources.

resource support, the most positive feature of the academic library support isthe area of “access” for our students. Our students have access to full text databases, 48-hour book retrieval from any Missouri academic library, and interlibrary loan journal article “faxed” with same day service. These librarsupport features, coupled with a strong in-house collection provides our studenthe same opportunity as students at the largest universities in the United States. TTechnology. These titles appear in the following chart:

SUBJECT HEADING # OF TITLES

004 THRU 006 Data Processing/ 1879

303.483 117 l re)

370.113 and 372.61 67

600 thru 630 4,460 s ry)

650 thru 652 General Business 727

Computer Science Technology (Changing Cu tu Vocational

(Education) Technology

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(Office Services) 658 Management 4868

(General) 660 t u Manufacturing/ 2062 hr 698

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6.11.2 Utilization of Library Resources: Evidence shall be available which indicates

that students and faculty are making adequate and appropriate use of

use the resources of Kent Library for completion of reports,

papers, research, and general class preparation. The library does not maintain

any

am.

he following is a list of specific course assignments which rely heavily on the se of the library.

ommunications. In this course, students engage in various pes of writing assignments and presentations. They go through the process of

Students research and develop a Safety procedure for a ecific industrial operation. Written report is required at conclusion of study.

ssurance practices used in the manufacturing and service industries. Students are required to use the library to investigate and provide a written report on quality

Engineerin800 and 801 English Languag 543

Style Manual Information Theory 19

Information Sys 343.0999 Information Storage 10 721 thru 721.99 Architectural Structures 72

Print Materials Total 14,909

library resources.

Students and faculty

records of use for students by major. However, librarians report that the use of the library by Industrial Technology majors is comparable to other majors on campus. A review of the course syllabi in Appendix F, specifically courses IM-102, IM-211, IM-411, IM-419, MN-170, UI-319, and UI-410 will show that mcourses require student research resulting in written and oral reports. Such assignments require students to use appropriate referencing of sources of information. Examples of student work will be available for Accrediting Te Tu IM-102 Technical Ctywriting and presenting as they would in an industrial setting. Several or most ofthe assignments require students to utilize reference materials and print materialsavailable in the library. IM-211 Industrial Safety.spThe task requires utilization of periodicals, references, and volumes in the library. IM-411 Total Quality Assurance. Students research issues related to quality a

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management concepts, statistical methodologies, process control, and quality improvements. Task requires utilization of periodicals, references, and volumes in the library. IM-419 Industrial Supervision. Students a re required to issues related to supervision practices used in manufacturing and service industries. Students are required to use the library to investigate and provide a written report on quality management concepts, statistical methodologies, process control, and quality improvements. Task requires utilization of periodicals, references, and volumes in the library. MN-170 Engineering Materials & Testing. Require students to use library resources to complete laboratory assignments using the ASTM Materials

andbook. Use information gathered from the handbook, students analyze

vide ethical

sponsibilities on the impact on science and technology on the society. Task

es from

brary reference materials, web media, and other pertinent material related to

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6.12.1 pport Personnel: Personnel such as teaching assistants, student work-, secretaries and service technicians shall be adequate to

support program objectives.

Hinformation pertinent to the properties of materials being studied. UI-319 Technology & Society. Students are required to research a topic, proa written report, and orally present their findings on professional andrerequires utilization of periodicals, references, and volumes in the library. UI-410 Manufacturing Research in a Global Society. A capstone course requirthat students locate, gather, evaluate, and use a large volume of informationliprocesses and systems that they are engaged in researching. The students will demonstrate their ability to gather and evaluate the information pertaining to processes or issues and carry out the research, perform the required analysis, animplement technical solutions. Task requires among others utilization of periodicals, references, and volumes in the library. The department has arranged for department faculty to receive training on accessing resources from Kent Library and also on using Gallahad and MOonline information retrieval system to help faculty mstudent research activities in the classroom. All incoming new faculty memare also familiarized with the library system at the New Faculty Orientation Workshop. All incoming freshman students to the University are required toenroll in UI-100. Among the many objectives of the course is to provide them training on how to use and access library resources. t Personnel

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1. Administrative Assistant: One full-time administrative assistant is assigned to the department to assist the faculty, chairperson, and studewith department related

nts activities. She processes purchase orders,

maintains budget files, schedules meeting, prepares mailings, administers ce to

he

2.

maintenance, and upkeep of all equipment and software used in the department.

3. out 80

in .

sion, grading, tutoring, and maintaining supplies and equipment in the laboratory. Combined they provide 80 hours per week.

l of

7.

ages ampus and Special Delivery course offerings and coordinates

articulation agreements with community colleges in the region for the the

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conside

6.13 Placement Services

classroom evaluations, typing exams, tests, syllabi, provides assistanstudents in the enrollment process, arranges faculty travel and processes reimbursements, and supervises all departmental secretarial help. Tdepartment uses work-study funds to employ one student worker for officeduties approximately 20 hours per week. Secretarial resources are considered adequate.

Technician/Lab Supervisor: Duties include providing assistance in laboratories for 20 hours per week, and also responsible as service technician in charge of

Student Help: The department also utilizes work study labor for abhours per week for technical assistance to faculty and computer lab supervision.

4. Technology Manager: Provides assistance with planning, studying system

compatibility issues, procurement, and implementation of technologythe department

5. Graduate Assistants: The department currently has four graduate

assistants. They are employed 20 hours per week to assist faculty in laboratory supervi

6. Academic Advisor: One full-time person is assigned to the SchooPolytechnic Studies. The Academic Advisor focuses on advising andrecruiting Industrial and Engineering Technology and Agriculture students.

Coordinator of Special Programs and Services: One full-time person assigned to the School of Polytechnic Studies. This individual manall of Off-C

School of Polytechnic Studies. Her activities are often focused towardIndustrial Technology programs because of the volume of activities the department engages in.

cal resources and support personnel for departmental programs are red adequate to support its objectives.

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Placement Services: Appropriate services sh6.13.1 all be available to assist with the placement of program graduates. Placement of graduates shall be tracked and the effectiveness of the services shall be evaluated by the administrative

the Industrial Technology program(s).

• Career Fairs on-campus to provide students opportunity to interview with oyers

tories

The ccontact hen companies contact the department, the pos n board reserved for this purpose, and it is a lasses where seniors are typically enrolled. To accommodate these companies

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Appendix Q.

6.14.2

lacement and supervision of cooperative education students.

unit containing

Assistance with placement of students is through two significant efforts. Southeast Missouri State University helps its students identify and secure employment through the Career Services, a centralized office serving students in all departments on campus. Services provided include:

• Career advising • Computerized career assessment • Workshops and seminars focusing on job search strategies, resume

writing, interviewing skills, and related topics

prospective empl• Current job vacancy and bulletins• A library of employer information and a variety of specialized direc

se ond effort, that is becoming more popular with many companies, is direct with the department. W

itio is posted on a department bulletinlso forwarded to Career Services. The positions are also announced in all

cand our students, students are all asked to develop a resume when enrolled in our senior capstone course, UI-410. This assures that they are prepared to respoopenings that are available through Career Services or through departmental posting. The Department also prepares a Graduate Resume Handbook, which mailed to area industries (a copy will be made available to the Accrediting Team However due to cost related issues, the Graduate Resume Handbook is currently published online on the department website. A letter is mailed to all prospective employers notifying them of the availability of online resumes for their review The department tracks students through personal contacts after graduation and follow-up studies of our own. Because of the efforts of our administrative assistant, Zane Hubbard, we are able to identify initial place of employment for most all of our graduates! Initial placement data collected on students is availablein

Cooperative Education: If cooperative education is either a required or an elective part of the program, then appropriate services shall be provided to assist with the p

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Cooperative Education in the form of Industrial Internship, IM-317, IM-318, and

Technology degree.

p

ting requirements for their electives. Students can enroll r IM-317, 318, or 319 Cooperative Industrial Internship for 3, 6, or 9 credit

of

ifying industries and establishing the best possible internship assignment.

each dents.

. Establish guidelines with the hiring industries on their expectations regarding

4. visor of the intern during the

7. formance and report grade at the conclusion of the

000:

IM-319 is available to students in all the Industrial Technology options we offer.The internship is a work experience planned for students to obtain industrial experience while they are pursuing their education while pursuing their Industrial

The department administers a successful Internship program as it continues to grow both in number of students involved and the number of quality internshisites available. Students in their junior and senior year are encouraged to use internship toward meefohours respectively. Students are required to complete a minimum of 240 hoursapproved supervised industrial work experience for each 3 hours of credit. The program is properly supervised through the utilization of the "Cooperative Industrial Internship Handbook" (will be available for Accrediting Team) whichoutlines requirements and procedures including application, work agreement, training schedule, supervision, and evaluation. A faculty member within the Department is designated as the Internship Coordinator. The responsibilities of the Internship Coordinator is to 1. Work with students and their advisor in ident

2. Work with Human Resource Personnel or designated personnel withinhiring organizations to secure internship positions for interested stu

3their responsibilities to the intern and the University. Conduct visitations with intern and supersemester and at the end of the semester for progress, discussion of concerns, and evaluations.

5. Assist each intern on a continuous basis so they progress successfully in their roles and to improve the quality of their performance.

6. Conduct conferences as needed with internship supervisor regarding suggestions for future activities and experiences. Evaluate intern perinternship.

Presented below is a list of industries IET students interned at since Fall 2

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Center for Scholarship in Teaching& Learning

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Telecommunications Southeast Missouri St

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Nordyne, Inc.

Spring 2001 TG Missouri Nordenia USA Joe Craig Photography Production Casting, Inc.

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Spartech Plast

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Spartech PlasticNordenia USA Nordyne, Inc.

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ouri State University cs

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Telecommunications Southeast Missouri Sta Spring 2002 US Army Corps of Engineers

ummer 2002

Nordenia USA

SPorta King Building Systems

Johnson Controls

Horizon Screen Printing S&W Cabinets

Fall 2002 TG Missouri Hucks Auto Sales

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Disney World Hogg ConstructionInformation Techn

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ordenia USA Railcar Industries

Briggs & StraTG Missouri NAmerican Good Humor-Breyers GKN Aerospace

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6.14 Industrial Advisory Committee(s)

6.14.1 Program Advisory Committee(s): An industrial advisory committee shall assist in the validation of program content. If more than one major program or program option is available, then appropriately qualified industrial representatives shall be added to the committee or more than one committee shall be maintained. Evidence shall be presented to indicate the: (a) procedures used in selecting members, (b) length of appointment, (c) organization of the committee, (d) committee responsibilities, (e) frequency of meetings, and (f) methods of conducting business.

The Department Advisory Committee was formed in 1988 and has been extremely successful in guiding the recent development of the programs. The mission of the Advisory Committee is to serve all the options we offer under the Industrial Technology major in validating curriculum, assessing educational objectives, program goals, and making recommendations which address how the department meets the current and future needs of the industries we serve in the region. The Committee is governed by the "Operational Procedures for Southeast Missouri State University Industrial Advisory Committee." This document (see Appendix C) identifies the purpose, membership, leadership, and meeting guidelines. The Committee members are selected by faculty to adequately represent the different areas of study in the department, Manufacturing/Industrial Management, Electronics & Computer Technology, and Technical Graphics, and Construction Management & Design. Since the Construction Management is a newly introduced program, its Industrial Advisory Committee was formed in Fall 2003. Advisory members are selected for two year terms and the procedures also allow another reappointment.

6.14.2 Advisory Committee Meetings: The industrial advisory committee(s) shall meet at least once each year, and appropriate minutes shall be kept of these meetings showing agenda items and actions taken or recommendations made.

The committee is scheduled to meet twice a year. The agenda usually includes various committee reports and in depth discussions on the issues facing industry today. The meetings also include break-out sessions specific to each program option. Faculty members also have significant contact with individual committee members throughout the year on matters concerning the department and its programs.

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The committee has been utilized for many purposes as can be seen from the minutes of the meetings presented in Appendix C. Examples of committee recommendations at these meetings include: 1. Inclusion of Macintosh computers in the Graphics curriculum. 2. Emphasis in the Technical Graphics curriculum in areas of

Multimedia Design Graphics and another in the area of Production Drafting. 3. Integrate wireless, network security, and Industrial Based networks to students in the Electronics & Computer Technology curriculum. 4. Provide students exposure to LINUX and UNIX operating systems in the Electronics & Computer Technology curriculum. 5. Integrate Variable Frequency Drives (VFD), Servo Drives, and other motor control devices, and Energy Management in the Industrial Power curriculum. 6. Introduce students to concepts of Supply Chain Management & Lean Manufacturing in the Industrial Management curriculum. 7. Add more business components in the Industrial Management curriculum to complement the technical side. A sampling of the different actions taken based on recommendations provided by members of the Industrial Advisory Committee include: 1. The Department is in the process of purchasing 16 Macintosh computers for the Technical Graphics curriculum. 2. The Electronics & Computer Technology curriculum is adding a significant component of wireless networking and telecommunications to several of its courses. Equipment worth in excess of $20,000 is currently being purchased. 3. Electronics faculty in the IET department is currently working with Rockwell Automation and Square-D to develop an Advanced Controls Laboratory that addresses needs in areas of drives, advanced programmable logic controllers, and energy monitoring systems. 4. Added a course in Engineering Economic Analysis that also satisfies a requirement for University Studies. This course allows students to make economic decisions based on business and technical perspectives. 5. Introduced SAP Enterprise planning software to IM417 –

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Manufacturing Resource Planning. Students use concepts of Supply Chain Management and use the SAP software tools to simulate “real-life” industrial production and planning situations. Recent Industrial Advisory Committee meetings have focused on updating program long/short term goals, competencies, and educational objectives that meets the current and future needs of the industries we serve in the region. Their input and feedback has been instrumental to the success of our program and the graduates we produce.

6.15 Educational Innovation

6.15.1 Education Innovation: There shall be evidence that innovation furthering program objectives is being carried out in the administrative unit housing the Industrial Technology program. This includes developing and testing new learning approaches and technologies and disseminating the results.

Educational innovation is a recognized priority in the department. With the addition of many new computer based technologies to the program over the last few years, new teaching technologies have also been tested and implemented. The University offers special grant program called Funding for Results (FFR) program to provide a mechanism to fund those strategic initiatives having to do with enhancements and innovations in teaching and learning. Proposals are requested from faculty clearly outlining expected goals/outcomes of the project, a plan of activities designed to achieve the goals, a plan of evaluation and a timeline. Faculty teaching in the Industrial Technology program have written proposals to FFR and had several projects funded by this program.

Highlights of Department efforts:

1. The FFR committee awarded a grant to Dr. Craig Downing to implement innovations in his IM-311 Statistical Process Control course. The objective of the grant is to enhance student mastering of concepts in Statistical Process Control using a “hands-on” approach to learning. This longitudinal study is ongoing and the outcomes are expected to improve student abilities in IM311, not only in mastering the concepts, but also in effectively applying them to appropriate situations.

2. The FFR committee awarded a grant to Dr. Greg Boyd to implement innovations into his newly introduced MN-402 Plastics & Processes course. The objective of the grant is to familiarize students with plastics materials, testing, and major processes associated with the plastics industry, namely blow molding, extrusion, injection molding, and vacuum forming.

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3. The department has been recognized as having one of the most up to date and advanced Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) laboratories in the region, by both the area industries and other academic institutions alike. Innovative teaching approaches are being tested to provide students a better orientation to PLCs in the classroom before they actually get to work on actual systems. This is being accomplished using PLC emulation software and it is anticipated that students will perform better in actual laboratory setting after being exposed to the emulator for their training and practice. 4. A new innovation in teaching is being tested by the department in IM-417 Material Resource Planning using the Electronic Enterprise concept. Toward this effort, the department collaborated with University of Missouri Columbia to develop the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) laboratory for resource planning and material management using the System Application and Products (SAP/R3) software. This for the first time has allowed our students to access activity based learning for logistics planning and production control in a simulated electronic enterprise. 5. Testing a new and innovative approach to teaching in MN-319 Statics & Strength of Materials. To help students grasp the concepts, faculty are implementing laboratory experiments for the course using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) software so students can study experimentally loading characteristics of 2- and 3- dimensional solid models, trusses, and beams. These activities are expected to help students in conceptualizing the forces acting on structures and also gain a better understanding of their dynamic behavior under stress. 6. Combining both the processes of dimensional measurements and statistical quality analysis in MN-204 Industrial Material & Processes II. is being tested by department faculty. This is accomplished using automated measurement software on a Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM), students benefit from a “hands-on” approach to learning about metrology while simultaneously engaged in performing quality analysis on parts they build in the laboratory. This approach requires them to apply statistical process control techniques for improving the product they build in the laboratory. 7. The department currently offers a 2+2 BS degree in Industrial Technology – Technology Option at St. Louis Community College – Florissant Valley campus. Beginning Fall 2004, we will expand the offering to include two additional campuses, South County Education & University Center (SLCC-SC) and East Central College (ECC) in Union, Missouri. This offering will utilize innovative methods of delivery to reach the students at the multiple campus sites, namely face-to-face, ITV, Web-Based, Web-Enhanced, Weekend, and Weekend Rotate delivery. Web-Enhanced mode while utilizing the web as the primary delivery mode will also have scheduled meetings with students at each of the three sites. Using the “weekend rotate” mode of delivery, classes are scheduled to meet four

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weekends during the course of a 16-week semester. The faculty member and students will meet at one of the three campus sites for instruction, and the meeting location will rotate from one site to the other based on a pre-determined schedule. This innovative approach using multiple delivery modes is expected to allow our 2+2 BS Degree in Industrial Technology – Technology Option to be offered to additional locations. We plan to study and analyze student preferences and make necessary adjustments to the delivery modes to maximize enrollments at each of the three sites.

6.16 Assessment

Assessment Plan & Integration: An assessment shall be comprised of, but not limited to the following for each program: (1) program mission statement, (2) the desired program outcomes/student competencies, (3) evidence that the program incorporates these outcomes/student competencies, (4) the assessment measures used to evaluate the mastery of the student competencies stated, (5) compilation of the assessment measures, and (6) evidence that these results are used to improve the program.

Southeast Missouri State University places significant importance on "student outcomes assessment" and all programs are required to have an assessment plan and procedures to collect information concerning student progress/achievement before graduation and success after graduation. The Industrial & Engineering Technology Department is among very few departments on campus which received “Exemplary” status for its Assessment Plan, Data Collection, Data Analysis, and Response (how information is used to improve program based on results of the outcomes). The Department received a full score in each of these categories (A copy of department performance on assessment is provided in Appendix B) For the Industrial Technology programs we offer, the outcomes assessment is based on a process in which faculty have identified the most appropriate objectives for specific programs. It employs a wide variety of measurements to discover as accurately as possible whether the department is achieving the announced objectives in these areas. The purpose of this assessment is to produce feedback to the Department, the School, and the University on the performance of Industrial Technology curriculum thereby allowing the department to periodically revisit and improve its programs. The Department of Industrial and Engineering Technology has an approved Assessment Plan developed by the faculty. The plan consists of (a) lists of educational objectives for each of the department’s major programs expressed in terms of student learning outcomes; (b) measures of student achievement for each of the objectives; (c) methods of collecting data; (d) procedures for involving departmental faculty in reviewing and using the results of assessment, including

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revision of the assessment plan when necessary; and (e) annual collection, analysis, and reporting of the results of assessment. The list of educational objectives for the Industrial Technology programs in the department includes knowledge, skills, and attitudes specific to the major plus, at a minimum, the three core University Studies objectives: locating and gathering information, written and oral expression, and critical thinking and reasoning. Each objective is formulated so that there is a credible connection between the objective and the method of assessing it. The department is expected and utilizes multiple outcome measures to assess achievement of each objective. The departmental assessment report compiled annually is shared with all faculty and reviewed by the dean of School of Polytechnic Studies before it is submitted to the University Assessment Review Committee (UARC). The UARC evaluates all assessment reports annually and they are evaluated on a rubric for the following categories, (a) Plan; (2) Data Collection; (3) Data analysis; and (4) Response or evidence that results are used to improve program. The Department of Industrial & Engineering Technology conducts assessment on two separate yet complementary levels. The first level assessment is general assessment for the program, common to all options under the BSIT degree. The program level assessment utilizes six educational objectives to assess achievement of graduate and students alike in the program. As for graduates, it assesses their expected achievements in their careers after graduation as a result of their educational preparation. As for students, it assesses what students are expected to know and do at the time while they are classified as upperclassmen in college. These relate to skills, knowledge, and behaviors that students acquire in the program. These six educational objectives are coded as “IT” in the competency identification matrix. These educational objectives are reformulated based on the knowledge, skills, and attitudes specific to the program plus the three core University Studies objectives. Therefore, the objectives used in the Departmental Student Learning Outcomes Assessment Report are as follows:

a. Critical Thinking Skills: Demonstrate the ability to analyze issues and apply technical problem solving skills to specific cases.

b. Communication Skills: Demonstrate competence in oral and written communications.

c. Research and Data Gathering Skills: Demonstrate the ability to conduct “applied research,” which also includes locating, gathering, and analyzing pertinent information to improve systems and processes.

d. Discipline Specific Skills: Demonstrate mastery of knowledge, techniques, skills, and apply modern tools of the Industrial & Engineering Technology discipline.

e. Computer Skills: Students will demonstrate the ability to use computers to solve technical problems.

f. Workplace Preparation: Students will demonstrate that they are prepared to succeed in the workplace.

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The Annual Outcomes Assessment Report collects and analyzes data that predates up to five years in evaluating performance trend of the program toward achieving the objectives. These reports specifically outline a. The mission of the Industrial Technology programs we offer. b. Program educational objectives and outcomes. c. Evidence that the program incorporates and strives toward achieving the objectives and outcomes/student competencies.

d. The assessment measures used to evaluate the mastery of the student objectives and outcomes.

e. Assessment measures used. f. How results are used to improve the program.

Departmental assessment report for 2003 is provided in Appendix B. Assessment report for the preceding years will be available to the Accrediting Team.

The next level is the option specific assessment that measures what students are expected to know and do based on option specific competencies. These relate to skills, knowledge and behaviors that students acquire based on the established competencies for each of the options outlined in Appendix E. In each of the course portfolios, the following is provided:

a. Competency Identification Matrix highlighting the competencies for a particular course.

b. Course Syllabi with all the competencies appropriately coded under the section of “Purpose and Objectives of the Course.” (Appendix F)

c. A description of how the outcomes from each of these competencies are measured.

d. A description of how the outcomes are used to improve the course/program. These portfolios will be made available to the visiting team members.

Results from our Assessment Reports are use to continually improve the Industrial Technology program. Examples of such activities are listed below (more available in the Assessment Reports in Appendix B):

• Faculty teaching the UI319 Science Technology & Society course

have reconfigured the offering of this course by both introducing and assessing elements of critical thinking skills. Students are now engaged in activities such as debate and analyzing case studies. In using debate, students are required to respond to impromptu scenarios and use of proper judgment and critical thinking skills are encouraged. Another technique used to engage students in critical thinking skills are by requiring them to analyze case studies pertaining to specific topics. Students are required to critically analyze different situations, form an opinion and respond appropriately with a solution to a problem.

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• Required all courses in the sophomore, junior, and senior level to engage in project based activities that emphasize critical thinking and problem solving skills. Courses added to this list in 2002 are IM311, IM315, MN319, MN402, MN170, and IM417. These courses traditionally offered only on a lecture format, are now being supplemented with problem solving activities in the laboratory requiring students to study, analyze, and present solutions to problems.

• IET faculty members are now engaged in more research related

activities in courses such as IM411, IM419, UI319, MN412, and TG472 besides UI410 where research was traditionally conducted. This is expected to advance student aptitude, skills, and capabilities in data gathering and research prior to enrollment in UI410.

• Emphasized more activities in laboratories where students will engage

in information discovery using “in-house” references, library references, Internet, manuals, data sheets, graphs, and other pertinent material related to processes and systems. Courses such as ET160, ET260, ET262, ET364, ET366, ET368, ET468, MN356, and MN412 now requires its students to research appropriate manuals and data sheets for proper utilization of instrumentation in the laboratory.

• Based on feedback from graduates, employers of graduates, Industrial

Advisory committee, and student performance on nationally-normed exams, IET faculty upgraded course content and laboratory activities in TG272, TG324, TG326, TG374, TG376, MN203, MN204, MN354, IM311, IM411, IM417, ET465 to address competency gaps in IET programs. These efforts also led to the development of two new courses, MN170 and MN402.

• Improved the quality of facilities, instrumentation, and technology in

all IET laboratories and classrooms. The department invested in excess of $200,000 toward this initiative so students can avail the benefit of mastering and applying the latest technological tools of their disciplines. Such efforts were geared toward maintaining a leading edge technology curriculum.

• IET department facilitated training sessions on ANSYS, DVT, and

MASTER CAM, FeatureCAM Mill/Lathe, CAM Works, Hansvedt EDM, UTM Navigator, Lab Volt Process Controls for faculty at the Seabaugh Polytechnic Building in 2002 to facilitate implementation of software tools in the Industrial Management and Electronics curriculum.