Minutes_Manufacturing_Education_Transformation Summit
Manufacturing Education Transformation Summit
attendees: S. Coe, G. Conkol, H. Jack, H. Kraebber, V. Raju, M. Stratton, C. Williams
regrets: R. Bennett, K. Birch, W. Erevelles, V. Hawks, B. Mott, C. Saygin, L. Wolf
[Jack] Survey results from the summit
Overall Satisfaction - OK, not outstanding
Facilities - a good setup
Issues
More positive is desired
More take-aways, working sessions
Include community colleges
Move beyond issues and towards actions
Keep or expand networking
Extend to student groups, recent grad, and others
Sessions geared to each of the invited groups
Include some pragmatic interests; competitions, learning experiences
More online activity - e.g. Twitter, facebook, linkdin, webinars, virtual booth
Try to avoid sitting in audiences for sequential presentations
Memory stick good - need printed instructions, verbal summary at opening
Standardize on PDF
More discussions in sessions
Internet access required
Communications and paper review expectations should be better
Real-time feedback mechanisms, e.g. Pittsburgh Forum expanded
Add a place for comments - poster style
Paper proceedings
Outside activities
Better timekeeping
fewer papers more time
More industry folks
More with ASEE MFG Div.
Summaries and recaps
Better wiki and paper site
[Stratton] wrapup of overall logistics and budget
The location was good and the meeting rooms were good
The internet access was an issue we should had taken care of earlier
The cost of the facilities were good thanks to some work from Mark
There was an issue with the online registration - will be solved next time
The budget will be met
Some issues with communications from Hugh - Will be revisited
Invitations
Attendee confirmations
Author/presenter information
New Initiatives -
[Conkol] Whitepapers on the Curriculum 2015
Globalization (Conkol) and undergrad engineering programs (Mott) are the first two for September
These will feed into the Curriculum 2015
Can be like a series of 'blue books' (e.g. brief documents with a focus published by CASA)
Each white paper would be the basis for another event such as; webinar, workshop, meeting, online course
ACTION ITEM: Conkol to hold phone conference to take the next step - group includes Mott, Kraebber, Raju, Hawks, Stratton, Jack
[Jack] The Webinar Format
Online presentations and discussions following a conference format
As much as possible cherry pick from previous presentations
Target for September/October
ACTION ITEM: Jack to hold phone conference to take next step - group includes Stratton, Conkol
A followup call for the group of the whole will be held Monday August 3, noon ET.
Manufacturing Education Transformation Summit
attendees: G. Conkol, H. Jack, B. Mott, M. Stratton, D. Wells, L. Wolff
Discussion
How well did things work?
the networking time was good.
conversation time in and between sessions was good.
the balance of keynote talks.
talks that were 30 minutes including questions were good, 20 minutes was too short.
frequent and enthusiastic about the product content of manufacturing education - mixing design and manufacturing - a powerful curriculum message.
many positive messages came out - there was no fixation on the problems such as enrollment
a positive message kept things from degrading
the flip charts were enabling and seemed to reduce the need to push messages
inclusion of the MERC and CareerME message was helpful.
recognizing the importance in the opening and that everybody is on board leads to a sense of cooperation.
The material booth (especially the DVD) was well done.
the venue was good
the USB proceedings had advantages over CDs
food was very good.
the web based presentation went reasonably well - there were a couple of hiccups.
What could be better?
the communication and advertising paths were not very good.
many people did not know about the event.
the message is being spread, but not much new was done.
found some new people who were very good contacts and show interest.
Some of the content was off target including keynote talks.
enforce session end times and leave more time for the speakers.
we need to communicate a sharper message.
internet access was poor.
some issues with temp control.
still some paper for agenda and other items is critical - counting on computers is not sufficient.
the advance notices did not arrive.
the paper review and notification processes had some rough spots.
using PDFs or specifying file formats for the future.
providing a fixed presentation computer is a good idea.
there was inconsistency with moderators - introductions and more.
Issues - what were we missing?
find a way to spread the word so that people know it is happening.
somebody with a clear mission for recruiting.
a process that carefully screened talks and keynotes.
it is hard to strike a balance between hearing our message .back again - or - allowing topics to be chaotic.
How did the intent of the Summit change?
started with Curricula 2015, but became.....
started with the idea of directed invitations.
Where do we go next?
use MERC for distribution. METEC too.
Look for other groups - north america, schools containing manufacturing in other program.
define the question clearly but allow variation in approaches.
provide speaker prep time.
provide a clear set of standards with presentations due ahead of time.
a speaker/moderator meeting before the day starts.
speaker preparation meetings ahead of the presentation day or meeting.
Did we have impact? Did we meet our expectations?
the small numbers hurt.
did not change manufacturing education.
the results of the meeting are not immediately usable by educators, and influence policy makers.
identified new players.
promoting the value of products.
local group and industry involvement.
international aspects.
sharing information from other programs.
Planning for the Future
extend this summit or something new.
white papers - take papers that are best practices and turn them into strategies.
take the summit talks to an online format.
deliver talks asynchronously.
white papers developed from comments and are meant to capture conflicting points of view.
'target to engineering and engineering technology'.
Gordon style conferences to generate more content.
gather a small group together for a week to finalize the curricula document or even something smaller.
a few focused white papers delivered to a small group. Then the group works to gather them together into a plan. The web based meetings to prepare. Work ahead of time is key.
selectivity, advanced preparation, on-site focus.
emphasize what is taught and how it is taught.
cherry pick from the three events.
do it in pieces.
the document is the means, not the end.
the book is a reference for the actions.
The Next Steps
Outcome:
ACTIVITY: An online recap of the summit and forums
PURPOSE: to widen the exposure and set the stage for the following events
PERSON - CHAMPION: Jack
DATE: September
Outcome:
ACTIVITY: Preparation of one or more white papers based on the summit and forums
PURPOSE: To create them to add to the Curriculum 2015 document.
PERSON - CHAMPION: Gary Conkol
DATE: (Gary) First round with globalization - September
VOLUNTEERS: (Bob) Develop something for the BS curriculum chapter
Outcome:
ACTIVITY: Validate the white papers in a Gordon style conference.
PURPOSE: To bring a group of approximately one dozen to review and join the white papers.
PERSON - CHAMPION: Gary Conkol
DATE: February 2010
Discussion:
The Gordon (or similar) style conference could draw researchers and others. Probably using other budgets from groups.
Should be driven by anticipated outcome, not a budget.
A Gordon (or similar) conference normally gathers a group to create not reviews.
More details will follow for final approval.
Motion: To accept these three activities in principle and request more detailed plans within a month. (unanimous support.)
Next Call
Thursday July 9, 2009 noon-1pm ET
METS Organizers Conference Call
attendees: R. Bennett, S. Coe, G. Conkol, L. Gillespie, V. Hawks, H. Jack, H. Kraebber, B. Mott, V. Raju, M. Stratton, C. Williams
regrets: none
Various Items:
the program was reviewed and finalized.
Raju says the program is ready to go.
Action Items:
Mark will....
forward rooms to Hugh for the program.
take care of larger signs.
take copies of the task force report.
send electronic version of task force presentation to Hugh.
Mark will bring name-tags.
registration list, and list for those who need certificates.
Mark will send a roster to Hugh for limited posting.
Mark will print a complete roster for on-site distribution -- paper only.
Hugh will....
print the program.
do an after event web based assessment.
prepare proceedings.
use the registration list to find missing registrations.
LaRoux will....
prepare a shortened task force report and presentation.
Manufacturing Education Technology Summit Conference Planning Call
May 14, 2009, 2-3pm
Attendees: K. Birch, G. Conkol, H. Jack, P. Jaromilla, B. Mott, V. Raju, M. Stratton, C. Williams
Regrets: V. Hawks
Paper review
42 abstracts accepted, 15 papers submitted and accepted, 6 authors have asked for extra time. Submit by 15th.
ACTION ITEMS:
[Jack and Raju] the paper session schedule will be set by Monday afternoon.
[Jack - Done] email to authors - if abstract accepted welcome to present.
[Raju] May 30 drop dead date for review, June 8 for final (camera ready) version.
[Jack - Done] look at Bob's email in the system.
Program
Friday Morning Speaker needed
Panel Discussion - Karen outlined
part - technical education for high schools in the states
part - dept of labor grant winners for manufacturing growth areas
part - community colleges and pathway to 4 year degrees - 2+2+2 plans
part add? - somebody from a 4 year program - possibly graduate level
request - to make it a broad discussion
question - how to address graduate programs?
objectives - ways to connect the K-16-graduate pipeline
objectives - curriculum that is informed by industry
objectives - how to get funding
ACTION ITEMS:
[Stratton] To contact somebody about the Haas technical centers
[Birch] To recruit a four year program representative
[Jack] to identify moderators
Details
Cracker Barrel needs staffing
ACTION ITEMS:
[Mott] will ask V. Hawks
When and where
Radisson room rates are from $116 to $lots. So lower rates than advertised are available.
The network access is not guaranteed
ACTION ITEMS:
[Jack - Done] email to address outstanding registration
[Jack - Done] wireless network connections will be limited - phone modems can be used.
[Jack] projector available - bring laptops
Check-in call - Thursday June 11 at noon ET
METS Phone Conference Call - April 23, 2009
attendees: H. Jack, R. Mott, M. Stratton
regrets: K. Birch, G. Conkol, W. Erevelles, V. Hawks
Items:
Abstract and Paper Submission
40 abstracts in the system so far.
Raju is continuing to accept abstracts, but at some point the process will be closed (May 30?)
Two more abstracts are expected from 'Tooling U' and 'Oxygen Education'.
Planning Issues
8 reg now.
Looking for registrations after paper acceptance.
The SME rate for the hotel is the main option now.
Recruiting
Attendance numbers should increase
Presenters - Hugh Jack
Other speakers - Hugh Jack
ATE centers - Karen Birch
ETD listserve - Hugh Jack
SME accreditation committee - Mark Stratton/Hulas King
SME certification committee - Mark Stratton/
SME EF Grant Winners - Mark Stratton
ASEE Manufacturing Division - Bob Mott
Department chairs - Hugh Check with Val Hawks or Winston Erevelles or others
Session Planning
Workshop with John Anderson - looks fine to proceed
Finalize the sessions - Hugh work with Raju
Details on the panel session - Hugh will work with Raju and Karen
Publishing
Guidelines for publishing the papers - Raju will provide to authors
Mark will arrange for USB flash drives