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

    1. [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

    2. [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

    3. 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

    4. 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

    1. 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

    2. 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

    3. 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

    4. 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

    1. Various Items:

          • the program was reviewed and finalized.

          • Raju says the program is ready to go.

    2. 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

    1. 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.

    2. 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

    3. Details

        • Cracker Barrel needs staffing

        • ACTION ITEMS:

            • [Mott] will ask V. Hawks

    4. 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

    5. 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:

    1. 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'.

    2. Planning Issues

        • 8 reg now.

        • Looking for registrations after paper acceptance.

        • The SME rate for the hotel is the main option now.

    3. 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

    4. 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

    5. Publishing

        • Guidelines for publishing the papers - Raju will provide to authors

        • Mark will arrange for USB flash drives