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Edwin C JonesIowa State University
&University of St Thomas
1ASEE MDE 2009
CommentsObjectives in the Criteria since ~1990Terms not defined in EC2000 until ~2004Remain a source of confusionDefinitions (2009-2010 Criteria)
Program Educational Objectives – Program educational objectives are broad statements that describe what graduates are expected to attain within a few years after graduation. Program educational objectives are based on the needs of the program’s constituencies.
Student Outcomes – Student outcomes describe what students are expected to know and be able to do by the time of graduation. These relate to the knowledge, skills, and behaviors that students acquire as they progress through the program.
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ThoughtsTime Scale
Objectives Outcomes
3-5 years after
graduation
1. Accomplishments after graduation
2. Program design specifications
3. Critically important for MDE programs
4. Meet constituent needs
At or before
graduation
1. Abilities, Attitudes, Behaviors at or before Graduation
2. The “a-k” have an industrial base
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Examples of Difference
Suppose a person has an objective of swimming the English Channel—what abilities are needed?Swim 25 miles in cold water....
Suppose a person desires an academic career—specifically to earn tenure at a university? Abilities?Able to do research/scholarly work. AKA PhDTeaching…
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Does attainment of outcomes guarantee achievement of
objectives?
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Does attainment of outcomes guarantee achievement of
objectives?
Consider the oft-heard comment: The operation was a success but the patient died.
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Does attainment of outcomes guarantee achievement of
objectives?
Consider the oft-heard comment: The operation was a success but the patient died.
Outcomes should make objectives attainable but do not guarantee it
Just the fact that a person is able to do research does not guarantee tenure
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PEOs Critical for MDE ProgramsDefine ProgramDelimit ProgramGive Direction to ProgramMarketing Tools
StudentsEmployersGraduate ProgramsProfessional Programs
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Some Possible PEOsGraduates of the Engineering Physics
Program at Newton University are prepared to achieve one or more of the following:Admission to and success in graduate
engineering or physics programsDesign components, systems, and processes
that utilize principles of physics and that improve the quality of life for people
Use principles of physics to create engineering devices and systems that lead to new employment for the region
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Some Possible PEOsGraduates of the Engineering Science Program at
Pascal University are prepared to achieve one or more of the following:Admission to and success in outstanding graduate
programs in engineeringAdmission to and success in newly emerging fields
of engineeringAdmission to and success in outstanding
professional programs such as law or medicineCreative devices, components, and systems that
improve the quality of life and that employ principles from several branches of science.
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Student OutcomesRecommend use of “a-k” without changeAdd any outcomes required by PEOs or institution
For example, the Newton University PEO “Use principles of physics to create engineering devices and systems that lead to new employment for the region” may well require a business-related outcome
Some university mission statements may require additional outcomes
Achievement of additional outcomes must be assessed as are the “a-k”
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SummaryProgram Educational Objectives are
important to MDE ProgramsShould be well publicizedSuggest reviewing every three years—but
may not necessary to changeShould be measurable
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