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As a result of a
global economy and the move to lean enterprises,
industry has taken a stronger stance in asking
for a different type of engineering graduate
that has the complex thinking skills needed by
today's industry and that can hit the ground
running. Over and over, we are hearing the
same repetitive cries for development of team
skills, leadership skills, a better
understanding of business processes, an ability
to innovate and think outside of the box, and an
ability to communicate effectively and organize
work in a diverse environment. In short,
industry needs engineering graduates that can
help solve and implement solutions to the
complex problems industry is faced with today.
And, you're not alone in this. Accrediting
bodies are asking for a transformative
curriculum along with authentic assessment that
addresses this new paradigm. The National
Science Foundation (NSF) is raising the standard
for connecting real research with student
learning and assessment. South Dakota is
one of a handful of states that has joined a new
consortium to promote development of workforce
skills needed for the
21st Century. The National Science
Board (NSB) has released a new report indicating
the need for
development of innovators within the
engineering and science disciplines. In
short,
You asked
for it, we listened, and we responded.
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