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Conferences
SEFI & IGIP Joint Annual Meeting, "Joining
Forces in Engineering Education Towards Excellence"
July 1-4, 2007
11th World Conference on
Continuing Engineering Education, "Enhance,
Transform and Connect the Global Engineer"
May 19-23, 2008
www.wccee2008.com
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SEFI CEE Working Group Meets in Norway
The annual meeting of the SEFI Working Group on
Continuing Engineering Education was held at the Norwegian University of
Science and Technology, Trondheim, in early November. As it took place, the
first snows of the winter had fallen, giving the trees and buildings a very
early Christmas look, but the cold outside was offset by the warmth of the
welcome and hospitality inside. In welcoming the participants it was
refreshing to hear the Rector, Professor Torbj�rd Digernes, highlighting the
importance of CEE for the University.
The workshop was divided into three broad themes, New
Requirements for Engineering Competences, Continuing Professional
Development and Changing University Culture. Each of these themes
was introduced by a keynote talk, which was then succeeded by some
�challenging inputs�. These inputs each posed a question which was debated
�learning caf� style�. In this, the participants are grouped around tables
and inject their ideas to form a collective picture of responses. These then
are relayed and contrasted with those of others. The meeting showed that
there is a increasing demand for well targeted, flexible, high quality CEE
to support the CPD of individuals. The meeting was enjoyed by all and it is
a pleasure to thank the NTNU host Frode Arnsteen for all his work in making
the occasion stimulating enjoyable.
International workshop
on quality in online programs
The
University of Wisconsin-Madison will offer a two day intensive workshop on
Building Quality into Online Professional and Technical Degree Programs,
to be held on March 26-27, 2007 in Madison, Wisconsin. This program is
being co-sponsored by IACEE and a discounted registration fee is available
for IACEE members.
For
additional information and a full description of the workshop, please use
the following web address:
http://epdweb.engr.wisc.edu/PRINTJ005
Taught by a team of internationally experienced professionals in online and
distance learning, this highly interactive workshop offers the following
benefits:
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Comprehensive,
systemic understanding of all aspects of quality assessment and
assurance in distance learning and online programs
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Knowledge of
cutting-edge tools, processes, procedures and benchmarks in developing,
assessing, and improving quality in online programs
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Identification of
specific strategies for implementing a systematic process
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for quality
assurance
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A comprehensive
bibliography of valuable references related to benchmarking of
quality in online educational programs
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Development of
network of colleagues working in the area who will be connected online
after the workshop
Registration information is available within the brochure at the web address
indicated above.
11th World Conference on Continuing Engineering Education on May 19-23, 2008
As demand increases,
continuing education must keep pace with the demands of a changing workforce
and develop engineers who can solve challenges and problems in a world
shaped daily by technological, scientific, economic, and social changes.
Share your expertise with other industry professionals � submit an abstract!
Add to the discussions at the 11th World Conference on Continuing
Engineering Education in Atlanta and help shape the future.
To review the full Call for Papers, please see:
http://www.iacee.org/WCCEE/default.htm. For complete information on the
conference, see http://www.wccee2008.com.
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