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2008 ICESE Annual Report

IPFW Center of Excellence in

Systems Engineering

Dr. Steve Walter Director

February 4, 2009

ICESE 2008 Annual Report

Mission: Enhanc Industrialing Competitiveness through Higher Education, Research and Technical Assistance

Education: Provide systems engineering educational opportunities tailored to meet industrial needs.

Implementation strategies:

1. Develop and grow an academic program tailored to meet the needs of regional companies.

2. Organize and sponsor symposia on relevant systems engineering topics.

3. Promote International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) systems engineering certification in Indiana.

Research: Engage in research that will benefit local industry, students and IPFW.

Implementation strategies:

1. Offer courses that allow students to conduct original research.

2. Work with local industry to identify opportunities to assist with specific industrial product development needs.

Technical Furnish systems engineering resources to local companies seeking assistance with their engineering practices. Assistance: Implementation strategies:

1. Support local industry requests for system engineering resources.

2. Provide advice and resources to students requesting help with their employer’s systems engineering challenges.

Community Support INCOSE and K-12 STEM programs. Service: Implementation strategies:

1. Volunteer for local K-12 Science, Engineering Technology and Math (STEM) programs.

2. Support the Indiana INCOSE Crossroads Chapter and the national INCOSE certification program.

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University Strategic Goals 1. Foster Learning and Create Knowledge 2. Develop Quality of place and Experience 3. Contribute to the Development of Northeast Indiana

ICESE Goal Provide systems engineering educational opportunities tailored to meet industrial needs.

Develop and grow an academic program tailored to meet the needs of regional companies. ImplementationStrategy 1:

2008 Activities

Activity 1. Supported growth in the Master of Science in Engineering (M.S.E.) program as a member of the graduate committee became program Graduate Director in Fall 2008.

M.S.E. metric #1: In 2008, 28 students were enrolled in the M.S.E. graduate program.

Baseline: In 2007, no students were enrolled in the M.S.E graduate program. In 2006, no students were enrolled in the M.S.E graduate program.

M.S.E. metric #2: In 2008, 3 students were enrolled as temporary post-baccalaureate students.

Baseline: In 2007, 20 students were enrolled as temporary post-baccalaureate students. In 2006, 16 students were enrolled as temporary post-baccalaureate students.

M.S.E. metric #3: In 2008, 17 M.S.E. students declared systems engineering as their concentration area.

Baseline: In 2007, no students declared systems engineering as their concentration area. In 2006, no students declared systems engineering as their concentration area.

Activity 2. Continued managing passage of the proposed graduate systems engineering certificate program.

Education metric #4: In 2008, the proposal passed reviews by the ETCS assembly, Jack Dahl and the university curriculum/program committee.

Baseline: In 2007, the proposal passed engineering graduate committee and department faculty.


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ICESE Goal

Implementation Strategy 1:

In 2006: Not applicable because proposal was written in 2007.

Activity 3: Taught the following systems engineering courses: • SE510 Systems Engineering, • SE520 Engineering Economics, • SE530 Systems Engineering Management, • SE540 Systems Architecture, and • INCOSE certification preparation course offered through the Division of Continuing Studies.

Education metric #5: In 2008, 66 students enrolled in systems engineering courses.

Baseline: In 2007, 24 students enrolled in systems engineering courses. In 2006, 13 students inenrolled systems engineering courses.

Activity 4. ICESE participated in a community proposal to obtain funding to support regional economic development targeting the northeast Indiana defense cluster. Among the proposal requests, is a line item for $1.5M to hire an Associate Director for ICESE and fund a collaborative engineering and modeling research center. The Associate Director is expected to have expertise in software systems engineering and system modeling and simulation. This proposal is currently under consideration.

Education metric #4: In 2008, submitted one proposal for $1.5 M to support hiring another systems engineering professor and creating a state-of-the-art simulation and visualization lab.

Baseline: No proposals seeking funding for establishing another endowed faculty position were developed and submitted in 2006 and 2007.

Provide systems engineering educational opportunities tailored to meet industrial needs.

Develop and grow an academic program tailored to meet the needs of regional companies.


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ICESE Goal Provide educational opportunities tailored to meet regional systems engineering needs.

Implementation Strategy 2: Organize and sponsor symposia on relevant systems engineering topics.

2008 Activities Activity 1. Organized and sponsored three systems engineering symposia.

1. Professional Certifications, D. Walden, INCOSE Certification Program Manager, J. Denton IEEE Com. Society Practice Analysis Task Force Member, David A. Maynard, NEIC-PMI Training Manger, June 3, 2008.

2. A Study of Systems Engineering Effectiveness: Initial Results, Joseph Elm, SEI, August 13, 2008.

3. Software Defined Radio, Defining System Functionality with Software: A Case Study, Dr. Todor Cooklev, Director, IPFW Wireless Technology Center, October 17, 2008.


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Symposia metric #1: In 2008, organized and sponsored three symposia.

Baseline: In 2007, organized and sponsored two symposia. In 2006, organized and sponsored one symposium and a weekend-based short course.


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ImplementationStrategy 3:

Promote INCOSE systems engineering certification in Indiana.

2008 Activities

Activity 1. Proposed and offered an INCOSE certification (i.e, CSEP/ASEP) preparation course through the Division of Continuing Studies. The INCOSE certification program is new. As of Feb 1, 2009, there were only 312 Certified Systems Engineering Professionals (CSEPs) worldwide, five of whom reside in Indiana and ten Associate Systems Engineering Professionals (ASEPs), four of whom are residents of Indiana.

Certification metric #1: In 2008, 16 students enrolled in CSEP continuing education course.

Baseline: In 2007, ICESE director earned certification and one student was personally tutored In 2006, not applicable – course did not exist.

Certification metric #2: In 2008, 4 systems engineers in Northeast Indiana hold either a CSEP or ASEP certification.

Baseline: In 2007, 2 systems engineers in Northeast Indiana held a CSEP certification. In 2006, No systems engineers in Northeast Indiana held a CSEP certification.


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Scholarly/Creative Activity Performed, Published, or Presented During Calendar Year 2008

ICESE Goal Perform research that will assist local companies, benefit students and IPFW programs.

Publications and Reports

Conference Proceedings:

A Systems Approach to Engineering “Economics,” S. Walter, American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, 7pp., 2008.

Development of a New Graduate Degree Program at a Regional Campus: The Process, Challenges, and Results, D. Mueller, H. Oloomi, E. Thompson, J. Zhao, and S. Walter, American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, 10pp., 2008.

Reports:

Indiana Defense Study: Educational Program Needs, (Synopsis of Indiana Defense Study academic recommendations), 3 pp. 2008.

ICESE Annual Report for 2007-2008 Academic Year, 4 pp., 2008.

Presentations IPFW Center of Excellence in Systems Engineering, S. Walter presented to the Allen County Economic Development Alliance and MEK Group, February 14, 2009.

Global Warming, A briefing to the Chinese delegation visiting IPFW, May 16, 2008.

A Systems Approach to Engineering “Economics,” S. Walter, American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, June 24, 2008.

Development of a New Graduate Degree Program at a Regional Campus: The Process, Challenges, and Results, D. Mueller, H. Oloomi, E. Thompson, J. Zhao, and S. Walter, American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, June 25, 2008.

Research Grants

Managing Like A Prince, What Machiavelli Teaches Us about Project Leadership. A proposal to the IPFW Remnant Trust Educational Forum. Proposal funded at $600.


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Community Involvement

ICESE Goal ICESE supports INCOSE and K-12 STEM programs.

On-going Partnerships

Provide systems engineering resources and educational opportunities to local employers, most notably General Dynamics C4 Systems, International Truck and Engine, ITT Communications Division, ITT Space Systems Division, Logikos, Northrop Grumman Electronic Systems, Raytheon Net Centric Systems, SkySight Technologies, and Underseas Sensors Systems, Inc.

Faculty Civic Involvement

Indiana Defense Asset Study. 1. Provided Defense Asset Study reports and data to the IPFW and Purdue strategic planning teams. 2. Concluded involvement with the Indiana Department Indiana Office of Energy & Defense Development,

Defense Asset Study.

K-12 STEM Programs 1. Indiana State FIRST Lego League competition judge. 2. Future Cities project competition judge. 3. Provided a presentation on a year spent as an engineer in Antarctica to Saint Monica School, Mishiwaka, IN.

Professional Service

INCOSE 1. Organized and hosted a Crossroads INCOSE chapter meeting at IPFW on June 2, 2008. 2. Organized (but had to cancel) a Crossroads INCOSE chapter meeting at IPFW for Aug 12, 2008.

INCOSE Certification Program 1. Sponsored a visit by the INCOSE certification manager to speak at an INCOSE meeting and give an

ICESE symposium. 2. Proposed and offered an INCOSE certification (i.e, CSEP/ASEP) preparation course offered through

continuing education. (See educational section for details.)


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Diversity 1. Student Recruitment and Retention 2. Faculty & Staff Recruitment and Retention 3. Campus Climate 4. Curriculum (including requirements from accrediting agencies, if applicable) 5. Community Outreach

ICESE Commitment to

Diversity

ICESE is committed to maintaining a community that recognizes and values the inherent worth and dignity of every person; fosters tolerance, sensitivity, understanding, and mutual respect among its members; and encourages each individual to strive to reach his or her own potential. In pursuit of its goal of academic excellence, the university seeks to develop and nurture diversity. ICESE endorses the IPFW belief that diversity among its many members strengthens the institution, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas, and enriches campus life. ICESE courses and events maintains strict compliance IPFW prohibition against discrimination against any member of the university community on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, disability, or status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran.

University Support

Administrative Between May and December, the ETCS Centers of Excellence did not have dedicated secretarial support. Provided administrative support to the center including sorting mail, maintaining the stock of stationary supplies and office maintenance.

Media

Press • February 8-14, 2008, Trying to build on engineering gains, Greater Fort Wayne Business Weekly. • March 24, 2008, Classified as scarce, IndyStar. • April 2008, On Beyond College, Why highest education enriches us all, Fort Wayne Magazine.


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2009 University Strategic Goals 1. Foster Learning and Create Knowledge 2. Develop Quality of place and Experience 3. Contribute to the Development of Northeast Indiana

ICESE Goal Provide systems engineering educational opportunities tailored to meet industrial needs.

ImplementationStrategy 1:

Develop and grow an academic program tailored to meet the needs of regional companies.

2009 Activities Activity 1. Supported growth in the Master of Science in Engineering (M.S.E.) program as a member of the graduate committee became program Graduate Director in Fall 2008.

M.S.E. metric #1: In 2009, increase M.S.E. graduate program enrollment by 20% to 34 students. M.S.E. metric #2: In 2009, increase number of temporary post-baccalaureate students by 30% to 4 students.

M.S.E. metric #3: In 2009, increase M.S.E. graduate program enrollment by 20% to 21 students.

Activity 2. Continued advocating passage of the proposed graduate systems engineering certificate.

Education metric #3: In 2009, gain formal approval of certificate program In 2009, award the first 4 systems engineering certificates.

Activity 3. Taught the following systems engineering courses: SE510 Systems Engineering, SE520 Engineering Economics, SE530 Systems Engineering Management and SE540 Systems Architecture and a INCOSE certification preparation course offered as continuing education.

Education metric #4: In 2009, increase system engineering course enrollment by 10% to 73 students.


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Implementation Strategy 2:

Organize and sponsor symposia on relevant systems engineering topics.

2009 Activities Activity 1. Sponsor and organize systems engineering symposia.

Symposia metric #1: In 2009, organize and offer three symposia


Implementation Strategy 3: Promote INCOSE systems engineering certification in Indiana.

2009 Activities Activity 1. Proposed and offered an INCOSE certification (i.e, CSEP/ASEP) preparation course offered through continuing education. The INCOSE certification program is new. As of Feb 1, 2008, there were only 312 Certified Systems Engineering Professionals (CSEPs) globally, five of which reside in Indiana and ten Associate Systems Engineering Professionals (ASEPs), four of which are residents of Indiana.

Certification metric #1: In 2009, offer CSEP continuing education course if there is sufficient interest.

Certification metric #2: In 2009, increase the number of systems engineers in Northeast Indiana that hold either a CSEP or ASEP certification by a factor of 2.5 to a total of 10.


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2009 Resource Requests

1. New Position Requests

John Donne once said that “no man is an island;” similarly, one man is not an academic program. In order for IPFW to better meet the systems engineering needs of the local defense cluster, additional faculty is needed. Faculty is needed to teach an expanded curriculum, provide technical assistance to local industry, build the university research portfolio, and provide relief for the current faculty member so he can attend conferences and meet with potential sponsors. Industrial trends coupled with local business needs dictate that the next addition to the program should be an individual with expertise in modeling and simulation and/or system-level software architecture and design.

2. Equipment Requests None

3. Space/Remodeling Requests None

4. Other new funding requests, including lab materials, S&E, etc.

Symposia: $ 4,500.00 INCOSE Conference§ $ 2,000.00 Systems Engineering Research materials: $ 600.00 Misc. In-State Travel: $ 300.00 Secretarial Support $ 3,000.00 Supplies $ 400.00

Total: $ 10,800.00

§ Assumes arrangements can be made to cover missed classes.

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