Kathie Debenham College: College of Technology and Computing
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Labor Market DemandThe U.S. Department of Labor: Bureau of Labor Statistics lists computer systems design and related services as third for industries having the largest wage and salary employment growth in 2008-2018. (http://www.bls.gov/news.release/ecopro.t03.htm) According to www.careeroutlook.us, the state of Utah expects high job creation rate in the areas of computer system software developers and electrical engineers. (The website does not list computer engineers as a separate category. The job functions of system software developers and electric engineers are closely related to that of the computer engineer.) For example, the growth rates for electrical engineers and computer hardware engineers are 2.11% and 2.97% respectively. The job growth rate for the computer system software engineers is 5%. These growth rates indicate that there is a strong demand for computer engineers in the near future in the state of Utah. A recent survey of 78 Utah companies (results distributed to members of the Utah Technology Council 1/27/2012) employing 4,203 engineering and computer scientists showed 432 current open positions for which the minimum requirements is a BS degree. An additional 1,642 openings are expected in the next 12 months. Those 78 companies represent only a fraction of the total number of companies in Utah employing similar engineers and developers. Student DemandThe Computer Science department offered the Computer Engineering emphasis in the Computer Science degree for the first time in Fall 2001. In Fall 2011, it had 102 declared majors. A survey of 345 computer science students (across all areas of emphases) was conducted by the Computer Science department at UVU in 2011. The survey revealed (with 93% confidence) that the current Computer Engineering emphasis students would choose a Computer Engineering degree if it were offered at UVU. This survey also indicated that if UVU offered a Computer Engineering degree, 45% of the Computer Science majors in other areas of emphasis would be interested in pursuing that degree. Similar ProgramsThe University of Utah, Utah State University and Brigham Young University have Electrical and Computer Engineering departments offering BS in Computer Engineering degrees. Weber State University started a BS program in Electronics Engineering in 2010. The proposed BS degree program in Computer Engineering at Utah Valley University would take advantage of the unique background of the UVU faculty and their research areas, placing emphasis on the programming aspect of embedded systems. UVU has offered the computer engineering curriculum as an emphasis in the BSCS since 2001 with little or no impact to other USHE institutions offering the BSCE. The proposed BS Computer Engineering degree at UVU will provide students with a diploma that better describes the courses they have taken; we anticipate it will not negatively impact other institutions. Collaboration with and Impact on Other USHE Institutions UVU has carefully reviewed the programs at the University of Utah, Utah State University, and Brigham Young University in the last few years. UVU’s existing Computer Engineering emphasis is similar to these successful Computer Engineering programs. UVU participated in the annual Major’s meeting to ensure that the common courses are aligned with other USHE institutions. It is anticipated that graduates from the BSCE program at UVU will provide a larger pool of candidates for graduate degrees at other USHE institutions. BenefitsIt is anticipated that the proposed new degree will increase student retention and graduation in the computer engineering area. With only minimal increase in the use of adjunct faculty the number of graduates will increase on a regular basis. From the perspective of community engagement, the image of Utah Valley University as a partner to area industry will be enhanced. The ability to have engineering programs available to support local employee development programs will assist in the attraction of high quality technical employees to the area. Well-trained, high-quality engineers produced by an additional state institution of higher education will demonstrate the system’s ability to support economic growth efforts throughout the state. The program will also be a source of well-trained students ready to enter the graduate programs at the other state institutions. Additionally, having a program within Utah County will help provide a cadre of “home-grown” engineers who will foster more growth in the program in future years. Consistency with Institutional MissionThe proposed engineering program supports the institutional mission statement and roles in many ways. UVU’s mission statement specifies that UVU meets regional educational needs. The BSCE program “prepares professionally competent people of integrity” and provides a quality academic learning opportunity while at the same time promoting “economic and cultural development” throughout the region and State with a strong commitment to meet current and future talent-force needs. This engineering program will provide occupational, technical, and career opportunities to students. UVU expects this program to grow as the technical industry base grows in Utah County—developing, broadening, and strengthening mutually beneficial partnerships with business and industry to provide an increasingly educated workforce and to enhance economic growth and development in the community. Section IV: Program and Student AssessmentProgram AssessmentThe BS in Computer Engineering (BSCE) program presented in this document is designed to meet ABET accreditation requirements. The current emphasis in CE is ABET accredited as part of the Computer Science degree. ABET lists 8 criteria for baccalaureate level programs. Computer Science and Engineering accreditation criteria are the same, except for criterion 2 and criterion 3. Criterion 2 and criterion 3 for the BSCE, as listed in the 2011-2012 ABET Engineering Criteria document, are listed below: Criterion 2. Program Educational Objectives Each engineering program for which an institution seeks accreditation or reaccreditation must have in place: (a) detailed published educational objectives that are consistent with the mission of the institution and these criteria; a process based on the needs of the program’s various constituencies in which the objectives are determined and periodically examined; a curriculum and processes that ensure the achievement of these objectives; a system of ongoing evaluation that demonstrates achievement of these objectives and uses the results to improve the effectiveness of the program. Criterion 3. Program Outcomes and Assessment Engineering programs must demonstrate that their graduates have: an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering; an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data; an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet the desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturing, and sustainability; an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams; an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems; an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility; an ability to communicate effectively; the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context; a recognition of the need for, and the ability to engage in life-long learning; a knowledge of contemporary issues; an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice. The UVU BSCE program will have an assessment process with documented use of results. Evidence will be given that the results are applied to the further development and improvement of the program. The assessment process will demonstrate that the outcomes important to the mission of the institution and the objectives of the program, including those listed above, are being measured. Evidence that will be used includes, but is not limited to the following: student portfolios, including design projects; nationally-normed subject content examinations; alumni surveys that document professional accomplishments and career development activities; employer surveys; and placement data of graduates. The UVU BSCE program presented in this document has been designed to meet the ABET requirements and the goal or objective statements that follow have been derived with that intent. The goals or objectives that are presented were designed using information from programs that have successfully met the ABET accreditation standards. The BSCE program at UVU will use the following assessment mechanisms: Conventional assignments and exams in individual courses. Student Rating of Instruction in individual sections of courses. Exit Survey of student results. Survey of students three years after graduation. 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