Chapter 3

Lecture 6Broadening Your Education and Orientation to the Engineering Education System

1MHA,2015,AAiT1Broadening Your EducationCo-curricular/Extra curricular ActivitiesThings no one will make you do. You will have to take initiative and step up to the plate to take advantage of these things

But things that may have greater educational value than even your required coursework.2MHA,2015,AAiT2Examples of Co-curricular ActivitiesParticipation in student organizationsParticipation in engineering projectsPre-professional employmentStudy AbroadPutting something back (service)3MHA,2015,AAiT3Types of Engineering Student OrganizationsStudent chapters of discipline-specific engineering societiesEngineering honor societiesgender-based student organizationsEngineering student council

4MHA,2015,AAiT4Benefits of Participation in Student OrganizationsMeet your social needsDevelop your leadership and organizational skillsEngage in professional development activitiesReceive academic supportParticipate in service activities

5MHA,2015,AAiT5Participation in Engineering ProjectsStudent designcompetitionsTechnical paper contestsDesign clinicsUndergraduateresearch

6MHA,2015,AAiT6Pre-Professional EmploymentSummer jobsPart-time jobsCooperative education (co-op) experiences

7MHA,2015,AAiT7Benefits of Pre-Professional EmploymentDevelop job search skillsGain exposure to engineering practiceMake moneyApply your knowledge, skills, and abilitiesStrengthen motivation to succeed in engineering studyGain references for future employment

8MHA,2015,AAiT8Cooperative EducationUILa program of study at an institution of higher education under which students undertake academic study for specified periods of time alternating with work experience in government, industry, business . . .

9MHA,2015,AAiT9How Do You Measure Up?Your year in school

Your academic performance

Your personal qualifications10MHA,2015,AAiT10Conducting a Job SearchPreparing a resumePreparing a cover letterDeveloping your interviewing skillsIdentifying employment opportunities

11MHA,2015,AAiT11Identifying Employment OpportunitiesNetworkingInformational InterviewsOn-campus interviewsUsing the InternetOther sources?

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13MHA,2015,AAiTInformational InterviewWhat is it? An information gathering session. Not a job interview. You are interviewing the employer. How do you arrange an informational interview? Preparing for the informational interview Conducting the interview Following up on the interview14MHA,2015,AAiT14Study AbroadBenefits

Can You Do It?

Finding a Study Abroad Program

15MHA,2015,AAiTBenefits of Study AbroadDeveloping greater self-confidence, independence, self-reliance, and maturityBroadening your world understanding and gaining a new perspective on the worldImproving your cross-cultural communication skills Developing your ability to adapt to new and unfamiliar environmentsBuilding second language skills Making new and lasting contacts and friendships Distinguishing yourself from your peers in a future job search

16MHA,2015,AAiTCan You Do It?Length of time abroadWhen to go abroadHost countryMethod of financingWhat to study while abroad

17MHA,2015,AAiTFinding a Study Abroad Programprograms sponsored by your universityprograms not sponsored by your university

18MHA,2015,AAiTPutting Something BackProviding feedbackServing as an ambassadorHelping other students

19MHA,2015,AAiT19Orientation to the Engineering Education System

20MHA,2015,AAiT20Organization of Engineering EducationEngineering education in the EthiopiaOrganization of the engineering unitPosition of engineering unit in the university

21MHA,2015,AAiT21History of Engineering Education in Ethiopia1950: University College of Addis Ababa1952: Imperial College of Engineering, a tow year certificate program1954: five year program to qualify for BSC degree in Civil, Mechanical and electrical Engineering1960: only 20 graduates with BSC in Engineering 1961: Haile Sellassie I University was established through consolidation of existing colleges 1974: Addis Ababa University2004: Addis Ababa Institute of Technology

22MHA,2015,AAiT22History of Engineering Education in EthiopiaMore than 21 Universities currently teaching a 5 year Engineering program70/30 Program Only 2 Institutes offering BSc In Biomedical Engineering 23MHA,2015,AAiTGTP Target for Higher Education

24MHA,2015,AAiTAcademic Regulations - Academic PerformanceGrade point averageCredit/No creditIncompletesRepeat grade policyAcademic renewalCredit by examinationOther25MHA,2015,AAiT25Consequences of Poor Academic PerformanceProbationDisqualification26MHA,2015,AAiT26Recognition for Good Academic PerformanceGraduation requirementsDeans ListGraduation with honors

27MHA,2015,AAiTEnrollment PoliciesSelecting your majorChanging your majorRegistrationDrop/add PolicyLeave of Absence/WithdrawalCourse SubstitutionsOverload policyCredit for courses at other institutions28MHA,2015,AAiT28Student Rights (Examples)The right to reasonable access to professional advisementThe right to substantial instruction in the course content at the time scheduled for class meetingsA right to expect that their records will not be subject to unauthorized disclosure or accessThe right to know about existing student record systems and to examine their own recordsThe right to reasonable access to university, college, and department policies, procedures, standards, and regulationsThe right to information from each professor at the first class session about the general requirements and the general criteria upon with they will be evaluated in that course.

29MHA,2015,AAiT29Student Conduct and Ethics (Examples)Cheating or plagiarismForgery, alternation, or misuse of campus documents, records or identificationObstruction or disruption of the campus educational processPhysical abuse of any member of the campus communityTheft of campus propertySale or possession of dangerous drugsAnd many more

30MHA,2015,AAiT30Fundamental Canons of the NSPE Code of Ethnics for EngineeringHold paramount the safety, health, and welfare of the public. Perform services only in areas of their competence. Issue public statements only in an objective and truthful manner. Act for each employer or client as faithful agents or trustees. Avoid deceptive acts. Conduct themselves honorably, responsibly, ethically, and lawfully so as to enhance the honor, reputation, and usefulness of the profession.

31MHA,2015,AAiTAcademic DishonestyCheatingFabricationFacilitating academic dishonestyPlagiarism32MHA,2015,AAiT32Graduate Study in EngineeringBenefits of graduate study in engineeringM.S. degree in engineeringPh.D. degree in engineeringFull-time or part-time?How will you support yourself?

33MHA,2015,AAiT33Engineering as Preparation for Other CareersMaster of Business Administration (MBA)LawMedicine

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