University of Windsor Senate Steering Committee. Electrical and Computer Engineering MEng Co-op/Internship Option - Major Program Changes

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1 University of Windsor Senate Steering Committee SSCa c 4.1.2c: Electrical and Computer Engineering MEng Co-op/Internship Option - Major Program Changes Item for: Approval Forwarded by: Program Development Committee MOTION: That the Master of Engineering in Electrical Engineering (Co-op/Internship Option), and the Master of Engineering in Computer Engineering (Co-op/Internship Option) be approved, according to the program/course change forms.* *Subject to the approval of expenditures required. Rationale/Approvals: The Department Council, Faculty of Engineering Council, the Graduate Studies Council and the Program Development Committee have approved the proposed changes. Provost s comments: This is a useful addition to the program which will provide something that many students are looking for. See attached. Page 1 of 22

2 INSTRUCTIONS ARE PROVIDED IN SHADED AREAS. DO NOT WRITE IN SHADED AREAS. A. Basic Program Information FACULTY: AAU: Engineering Electrical and Computer Engineering Program Title: Master of Engineering in Electrical Engineering (CO- OP/Internship) Master of Engineering in Computer Engineering (CO- OP/Internship) Name of Program as it Will Appear on the Diploma (e.g., Bachelor of Arts Honours Psychology with thesis) [Please note that, for general degrees, the discipline is not included on diplomas.] Master of Engineering in Electrical Engineering (CO- OP/Internship) Master of Engineering in Computer Engineering (CO- OP/Internship) Proposed Year of Offering [Fall 20xx]: Fall 2014 Mode of Delivery: Planned Student Enrolment (per section B.4.2) Normal Duration for in the Co-op Completion: Will the revised program be run on a cost-recovery basis? B. Major Program Changes - Overall Plan One (1) or two (2) semesters/work term No change to existing program. Co-op costs recovered through Co-op fees. The new co-op/internship option will enable graduate students in Engineering to gain hands-on experience by working on different aspects of engineering principles in practical environments. It is anticipated that the addition of co-op/internship education is going to help achieve the goals of enhanced academic study, improved technical skills, and better career development. B.1 Objectives of the Program/Summary of Proposal (QAF section 2.1.1; MTCU section 4) Please provide a brief statement about the direction, relevance and importance of the revised program. Describe the overall aim and intended impact of the revised program. Describe the consistency of the revised program with the institution s mission, goals and objectives as defined in its strategic plan. (to view the strategic plan go to: The proposed co-op/internship option will help to with the recruitment and retention by offering students the opportunities of additional financial support and industry experience, leading to increased enrolment. The coop/internship option is expected to play an important role in the School s short-term and long-term plan. The proposed co-op/internship option will provide direct support to the goals in graduate studies with an integration of classroom teaching and workplace practice, and in student recruitment with increased financial support for the students and better career preparation. B.2 Changes to Program Content (QAF Section 2.1.4) Evidence that the revised curriculum is consistent with the current state of the discipline or area of study. Not applicable. State the unique or innovative curriculum, program delivery, or assessment practices distinguishing the Page 2 of 21

3 revised program from existing programs elsewhere. Not applicable. B.3 Changes to Program Name and Degree Designation/Nomenclature (QAF Section 2.1.1; MTCU section 1) Explanation of the appropriateness of the proposed new name and degree designation for the program content and current usage in the discipline Not applicable. B.4 DEMAND FOR THE MODIFIED PROGRAM [Major program changes requiring new/additional resources should be accompanied by a strong argument and clear evidence of student and market demand, and societal need.] B.4.1 Expected Impact of the Proposed Changes to Student and Market Demand Describe the tools and methodology used to conduct the market assessment in support of the proposed program revisions. Provide Quantitative evidence of student and market demand for the revisions to the program, both within and outside the local region (e.g., responses/statistics from surveys, etc.). The Faculty of Engineering conducted a preliminary survey of industry and has concluded that a CO- OP/Internship involvement within the MEng Program will be well received. As a result of this study, a pilot internship program was introduced in Summer 2008 and ten students were placed in industry. Following the success of the internship placements, the Centre for Career Education was consulted and a paid pilot program was introduced in Fall Following the success of the pilot program, we are proposing to launch a full co-op/internship program. Expected proportion (percentage) of domestic and visa students. For graduate programs, identification of undergraduate or master s programs from which students would likely be drawn. 20% domestic students 80% International students B.4.2 Expected Impact of Changes to Estimated Enrolments Provide details on projected enrolments for the revised program in the following tables. For Co-op programs: normally an annual intake of a minimum of 20 students is required for new co-op programs or programs with other experiential learning component. Projected enrolment levels for the first five years of operation of the revised program. (If the program is in operation, use actual and projected data.) In the regular program (non-coop) In the co-op/internship /experiential learning stream (if applicable) For co-op/internship options: projected number of international students enrolled in the co-op/internship stream First Year of Operation Second Year of Operation Third Year of Operation Fourth Year of Operation Fifth Year of Operation (Steady-state student enrolment overall) Page 3 of 21

4 Annual projected student intake into the first year of the revised program: (this may differ from the first year of operation projected enrolments which could include anticipated enrolments from students transferring into the second, third, or fourth year of the program) Annual projected student intake into the first year of the coop/internship/experiential learning version of the revised program: (this may differ from the first year of operation projected enrolments which could include anticipated enrolments from students transferring into the second, third, or fourth year of the program) B.4.3 New Involvement in a Collaborative Program/Changes to Collaborative Program (QAF section 1.6) If this is a new collaborative program with another college/university, or revision to a collaborative program, identify partners and institutional arrangements for reporting eligible enrolments for funding purposes. Not applicable. B.4.4 Evidence of Societal Need for the Revised Program (MTCU section 6) Describe the tools and methodology used to assess societal need. Elaborate on the 1) dimensions of (e.g., socio-cultural, economic, scientific, or technological), 2) geographic scope of (e.g., local, regional, provincial, or national), and 3) anticipated duration of, and trends in, societal need for graduates of the modified program Provide evidence that the proposed program revisions respond to societal need for graduates of the revised program and/or changes in the field, including sources of data and expert input or feedback collected to support this change in direction. The need to gain relevant practical work experience while studying engineering has been well known. The Co-op/internship experience will provide the required work experience (especially to foreign graduates) to have a smooth transition into the workforce. Below is the placement statistical information which demonstrates the evidence of need and success: Work Term Number of MEng Students Competing for a Placement Fall Winter Summer Fall Winter Summer Fall Winter Summer Fall Winter Number of MEng Students Placed The Co-op/internship option will provide experiential learning opportunities in all of Canada. Previous experience is a clear indication that our students in the pilot programs were well received. Below is a breakdown of companies and location information. Placement Details for Summer 2012, Fall 2012 and Winter 2013 Page 4 of 21

5 Organization Job Title CAFCE Location Alcatel-Lucent 90O-IPD Mobile Solutions Lab Ottawa Alcatel-Lucent ASA-IPD Product Engineering Ottawa Alcatel-Lucent Canada ASA-IPD Product Engineering Ottawa Bombardier Product Development Process Analyst Toronto Canadian Tire Corporation PC Deployment & Support Analyst Toronto Canadian Tire Corporation PC Deployment & Support Analyst Toronto Chrysler Intern, Quality Windsor Chrysler Body Exterior - Trim Windsor Chrysler Scientific Research and Development Engineering Co-op Windsor Consolidated Health Information Services IT Systems/Analyst Programmer Coop Chatham Con-Syst-Int Engineering Jr. Controls Engineer Windsor ExxonMobil Canada Retail Application Support Analyst Alberta Ford Motor Company ME/Industrial Engineer Co-op Windsor Ford Motor Company Mechanical Co-op Process Windsor Hydro One Networks Inc. CS-2013-W01-Co-op -Asset Strategy (Policy & Approvals) Toronto Hydro One Networks Inc. INT-2013-S31, Internship Information solutions Departmtne Toronto Kautex Textron Validation Technician Windsor Kautex Textron Industrial/Materials Research Student - Connect Canada Windsor Kautex Textron Validation Technician Windsor KRUGER INC. Wind Power Engineering Student Toronto Narmco Group Jr. Manufacturing Engineer Windsor RIM/Research In Motion Limited Platform Hardware Design Assistant Waterloo RIM/Research In Motion Limited Campus - Desktop SV&V Test Specialist (PC) - 4 Month Fall Co-op - Fall Waterloo RIM/Research In Motion Limited Hardware Verification and Firmware Waterloo RIM/Research In Motion Limited Campus - Desktop SV&V Test Specialist (PC) - 4 Month Fall Co-op - Fall Waterloo SANLUIS Rassini-Frenos Casting Technology Co-op Michigan Schaeffler Group Simulation NVH/System - Posting 1 (Schoch) Germany Schaeffler Group Engine Component Testing - ETVM3 Germany Schukra of North America R&D Engineer Windsor Terracon Geotechnique Ltd. Civil Engineer Co-op Alberta Ultra Manufacturing UltraManufacturing - Coop Engineer Windsor Ultra Manufacturing Mechanical Coop Engineer Windsor University of Windsor System and Data Analyst Windsor Valiant Machine & Tool Inc Jr. Mechanical Designer Windsor Valiant Machine & Tool Inc. Mechanical Designer Co-op Windsor Valiant Machine & Tool Inc. Mechanical Engineer Coop Windsor VistaPrint North American Services Corp IT Coop Student Windsor VistaPrint North American Services Corp Intern, Lean Engineering Windsor Woodbridge Foam Corporation Engineering Co-op Student Chatham B.4.5 Duplication (MTCU section 7) Page 5 of 21

6 List similar programs offered by other institutions in the Ontario university system. Resources to identify similar programs offered in Ontario include and Also, list similar program in the geographically contiguous area, e.g., Michigan/Detroit. In the current Master of Engineering co-op/internship program landscape there are two competitors the University of Waterloo and Concordia University. Both programs are well established programs; however, they have not actively recruited international students into their programs. We firmly believe that the demonstrated recruitment and retention of international students into the University of Windsor Master of Engineering co-op/internship pilot program has created a niche marketplace. If the revised program is similar to others in the system, demonstrate that societal need and student demand justify the duplication. Identify innovative and distinguishing features of the revised program in comparison to similar programs. According to the positive feedback received from employers involved in the co-op/internship pilot program, our students are competitive and well prepared for the placement. Evidence of this can be supported by the number of employers who have extended the work term placements and/or have posted opportunities for the next job competition process. B.5 RESOURCES [In this section, proposers will identify in detail the resources currently available, the anticipated sources of new resources, any reallocation of resources or cost-savings, and additional resources required to run the revised program. The resource impact of a proposal is almost never neutral. Note: Proposers must also complete and submit the attached Budget Summary with the modified program proposal.] B.5.1 Resources Available [Complete Budget Summary Sheet Appendix A] B Available Faculty and Staff Resources (QAF sections 2.1.7, 2.1.8, and ) Describe all faculty and staff resources (e.g., administrative, teaching, supervision) from all affected areas/departments currently available and actively committed to support the program change(s). Faculty members in the Faculty of Engineering will grade work term reports. In addition, the Associate Dean Research and Graduate Studies/Faculty Coordinator Advanced and Professional Studies will act as a liaison on co-op/internship matters, approve grades, etc. The Centre for Career Education will, with the use of the additional co-op/internship fee revenues, require a program/job development coordinator (P/T) to administer the program. The coordinator role will be similar to five (5) positions already established within the office. There are currently a Director, five Co-op Coordinators, a part-time Co-op Advisor and three Co-op Secretaries who will work as a team to provide necessary support to students and employers. B.5.1.1a Complete the following table listing faculty members in the AAU offering the program as well as faculty members from other AAUs who are core to the delivery of the revised program. Indicate in the table the involvement of each faculty member in the revised and existing program(s) offered by the AAU. Faculty Name & Rank (alphabetical) Graduate Faculty member (for graduate programs only) Program Affiliation list all programs offered by the AAU and indicate faculty affiliation to the revised and existing program(s) Page 6 of 21

7 Category 1: Tenured Professors teaching exclusively in the AAU offering the program Existing program(s) in the AAU Proposed program Category 2: Tenure-track Professors teaching exclusively in this AAU Category 3: Ancillary Academic Staff such as Learning Specialists Positions Category 4: Limited-term Appointments teaching exclusively in this AAU Category 5: Tenure or tenure-track or LTA professors involved in teaching and/or supervision in other AAUs, in addition to being a member of this AAU... Category 6: Sessionals and other non-tenure track faculty Category 7: Others B.5.1.1b Assess faculty expertise available and actively committed to supporting the revised program. Provide evidence of a sufficient number and quality of faculty who are qualified to teach and/or supervise in the revised program, and of the appropriateness of this collective faculty expertise to contribute substantially to the revised program. Include evidence (e.g., qualifications, research/innovation/scholarly record) that faculty have the recent research or professional/clinical expertise needed to: sustain the program promote innovation, and foster an appropriate intellectual climate. No change to academic program B.5.1.1c Describe the area s expected reliance on, and the role of adjunct, limited-term, and sessional faculty in delivering the revised program. No change B.5.1.1d For graduate programs: Explain how supervisory loads will be distributed, and describe the qualifications and appointment status of faculty who will provide instruction and supervision in the revised program. No change Page 7 of 21

8 B.5.1.1e For graduate programs: Where appropriate to the revised program, provide evidence that financial assistance for graduate students will be sufficient to ensure adequate quality and numbers of students. Not applicable as students are self-supported B.5.1.1f Other Available Resources Provide evidence that there are adequate resources available and committed to the revised program to sustain the quality of scholarship produced by undergraduate students as well as graduate students scholarship and research activities, including for example: staff support, library, teaching and learning support, student support services, space, equipment, facilities GA/TA The Centre for Career Education will provide for many elements of this program, including but not limited to assisting students in their search of placements, managing relationships with employers, overseeing program details, supporting student learning outcomes and monitoring placements. The Centre for Career Education will in order to achieve these activities, with the use of co-op/internship fee revenues, be required to hire a program/job development coordinator (P/T) to administer the program. B Resource Implications for Other Campus Units (MTCU sections 3 and 4) Describe the reliance of the proposed program revisions on existing resources from other campus units, including for example: existing courses, equipment or facilities outside the proposer s control, external resources requiring maintenance or upgrading using external resources Provide relevant details. Centre for Career Education as outlined above will, with the use of the additional co-op/internship fee revenues, require a program/job development coordinator (P/T) to administer the program. International Student Centre providing transitional support for international students. B Anticipated New Resources (QAF sections 2.1.7, and 2.1.9; MTCU section 4) List all anticipated new resources originating from within the area, department or faculty (external grants, donations, government grants, etc.) and committed to supporting the revisions to this program. No additional resources are required with the Faculty of Engineering as there are no changes to the academic program. B Planned Reallocation of Resources and Cost-Savings (QAF section and 2.1.9; MTCU section 4) Identify all opportunities for internal reallocation of resources and cost savings identified and pursued by the area/department in support of the revisions to this program. Page 8 of 21

9 The co-op pilot program has been in place for the past 7 years. The same resources should continue to be utilized. B Additional Resources Required Resources Requested (QAF section and 2.1.9) Describe all additional faculty, staff and GA/TA resources (in all affected areas and departments) required to run the revised program. Faculty: N/A Staff: The Centre for Career Education will, with the use of the additional co-op/internship fee revenues, require a program/job development coordinator (P/T) to administer the program. The coordinator role will be similar to five (5) positions already established within the office. GA/TAs: N/A Describe all additional institutional resources and services required by all affected areas or departments to run the revised program, including library, teaching and learning support services, student support services, space and facilities, and equipment and its maintenance. Library Resources and Services: N/A Teaching and Learning Support: N/A Student Support Services: N/A Space and Facilities: N/A Equipment (and Maintenance): N/A C. Program Details C.1 Admission Requirements (QAF section 2.1.2) Describe new or changes to program-specific admission requirements, selection criteria, credit transfer, arrangements for exemptions or special entry, and alternative admission requirements, if any, for admission into the program, such as minimum average, additional language requirements or portfolios, recognition of prior work or learning experience (and how this will be assessed), etc. Candidates meeting the following minimum admission requirements will be considered. However, the number of available spots is limited, so only the most qualified candidates will be admitted: Must be registered in 3 courses in each of the first two study terms, with all course work completed within three study terms Must maintain a minimum overall average of 72% (B-) with not more than 1 outstanding 63% or lower grade on transcript Must apply for admission into the co-op/internship option in study term one (1) Must have strong communication skills Must be enrolled in full-time studies in the engineering program Must not be on a leave of absence when taking Co-op 101 or during the job competition Page 9 of 21

10 Students are not permitted to take any courses during the work term Must not end their program on a work term (i.e., must be returning to school following the completion of the work term) Students who do not complete the program requirements within three study terms will not receive the Co-op designation upon graduation Demonstrate that admission requirements for the revised program are sufficient to prepare students for successful attainment of the intended learning outcomes (degree level expectations) established for completion of the program. Placement statistics from the pilot Master of Engineering co-op/internship program are evidence of the admission requirements being sufficient to attain learning outcomes. Placement Statistics for the Pilot Master of Engineering Program: Work Term Number of Number of MEng MEng Students Students Placed Competing for a Placement Fall Winter Summer Fall Winter Summer Fall Winter Summer Fall Winter C.2 Program Curriculum Structure/Program of Study (QAF sections and ) Provide evidence of a program structure and faculty research that will ensure the intellectual quality of the student experience. NB: For graduate programs, provide evidence that each graduate student in the revised program is required to take a minimum of two-thirds of the course requirements from among graduate-level courses. Include course requirements with course numbers and course names. Identify in BOLD the changes to program requirements. Total courses: Major requirements: Degree, Course and Credit Requirements Eight (8) courses, equivalent to 24 credits, taken from the 400 and 500 courses (or courses acceptable for graduate credit) and one (1) technical/professional writing course for engineers, are required for graduation. The professional writing course can be waived at the discretion of the department. A candidate, with the permission of the host Department, may register for at most one senior undergraduate course (400-level) in the MEng Program. All courses must be for credit only. Auditing a course is not permitted. A candidate must complete a minimum of 6 (six) courses, equivalent to 18 credits from the Faculty of Engineering, with a minimum of 5 (five) courses, equivalent to 15 credits taken in the specific program. Page 10 of 21

11 For non-engineering courses, candidates will be expected to choose courses from an approved list and must receive permission from the Departmental MEng Coordinator and the Faculty of Engineering Coordinator. No more than 2 (two) courses, equivalent to 6 credits, can be taken from another graduate program. MEng students will be generally expected to choose their courses from the MEng Course List. Special permission from the MEng Coordinator will be needed for registering in a course outside the MEng Course List. The candidate must obtain a pass in all courses credited to her or his program, with a minimum overall average of 72% (B-). A grade of less than 63% (C) in any course counts as a failure (F) The work term is offered on a pass/fail basis. It provides the opportunity for students to enhance academic learning with valuable industrial experience, and to develop transferable skills in an applied setting. Students must apply for admission to the Co-op/internship option in either their first or second study term. (Pre-requisite: Departmental permission) Other requirements: All Co-op/internship positions must be full-time, paid, related to the degree program and approved by the Centre for Career Education. The process of securing a co-op/internship position is competitive. Co-op/internship students will apply for work opportunities as advertised by the Centre for Career Education using an Internet-based software program and employers will make interview and hiring decisions. Students are also encouraged to seek co-op/internship employment outside of the advertised postings by completing a guided job search process facilitated by the Centre for Career Education. If a student has an outstanding commitment to an employer, then withdrawal from the co-op/internship program will only be granted only on an exception basis and will take effect following the work term. If a student withdraws from an undergrad co-op/internship program they will be subject to the following coop/internship fee payments: Students who wish to withdraw must meet with a Co-op Coordinator and complete a withdrawal form. If a student withdraws from co-op/internship prior to the first Friday of classes of the semester following their first work term, no further co-op/internship fees will be charged once the withdrawal has been processed. If a student withdraws from co-op/internship after the first Friday of classes of the semester following their first work term, they will be liable for paying the co-op/internship fee for the term in which they are dropping and one additional term. In the interest of building solid partnerships with employers, students who have accepted a coop/internship employment offer (either by ranking a position in round 1 of the job competition or by accepting a position either verbally or in writing in later rounds) must honour that commitment. Therefore, once students have accepted an offer of employment for a work term, they will be considered registered in the appropriate work term course and must remain in the co-op/internship program until they have completed their work term requirements. Failure to honour these commitments and/or to complete all work term requirements will lead to being required to withdraw from the co-op/internship program and will result in a failing grade on his/her transcript for that work term. Recommended options (if any): Not applicable. Description of thesis option (if applicable): Not applicable. Description of experiential learning components (if applicable): Page 11 of 21

12 [Describe how the program requirements differ for students who complete the experiential learning option and those who opt not to.] Master of Engineering co-op/internship students will be registered for a work term course for each four month term of their placement. This course will be evaluated on a pass fail basis. In order to receive a passing grade, students must: Submit learning objectives at the beginning of each 4 month work term Receive a satisfactory mid work term assessment from supervisor Must submit and receive a passing grade on a work term report (guidelines prepared by faculty and report evaluated by faculty) Complete and receive a satisfactory post work term presentation (evaluated by Co-op Coordinator and Faculty) Receive a satisfactory final work term performance evaluation by employer Explanation of how credit will be awarded for the experiential learning component (length of component, credit weighting, etc.), if applicable: Upon completion of the above program requirements, the students will receive a pass/fail grade. For Co-op/internship components: Guidelines for co-op/internship work term reports: A formal technical work term report must be submitted to be submitted following the work term according to a prescribed set of guidelines. This report will be evaluated by Faculty. General length of co-op/internship work term: Students can complete either a four (4) or eight (8) month work term. Is the completion of the experiential learning/co-op/internship component a requirement of the program? In order for a student to receive the co-op/internship designation on their degree they must receive a passing grade for their work term and completion of all other co-op/internship requirements. Co-op/internship is not a mandatory program. C.3.1 For Graduate Program Only (QAF sections and 3; Senate Policy C5): Normal Duration for Completion: provide a clear rationale for program length that ensures that the revised program requirements can be reasonably completed within the proposed time period. Students completing the co-op/internship option must be given a one (1) or two (2) term extension to complete their degree requirements depending on the length of the work term. Program Research Requirements: for research-focused graduate programs, provide a clear indication of the nature and suitability of the major research requirements for completion of the revised degree program. Not applicable New or Changes to Fields in a Graduate Program [optional]: Where fields are contemplated, provide the following information: The master s program comprises the following fields:...[list, as applicable] The PhD program comprises the following fields:...[list, as applicable] Page 12 of 21

13 C.3.2 For All Program Proposals: PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE C New or Changes to Standing Required for Continuation in Program Minimum average requirements for continuation in the program. Must conform to the regulations for standing required for continuation in the program described in the undergraduate and graduate web calendars [ Specify new or changes to standing required for continuation in the experiential learning option or co-op option of the revised program, where applicable. The Faculty of Graduate Studies requires that students maintain a minimum overall average of 72% (B-) and not more than 1 outstanding C or lower grade on transcript. C New or Changes to Standing Required for Graduation Minimum average requirement to graduate in the program. Must conform to the regulations for standing required for continuation in the program described in the undergraduate and graduate web calendars [ Specify new or changes to standing required for graduation in the experiential learning option or co-op option of the revised program, where applicable. The Faculty of Graduate Studies requires that students maintain a minimum overall average of 72% (B-) and not more than 1 outstanding 63%or lower grade on transcript. C New or Changes to Suggested Program Sequencing Provide suggested program sequencing for each year of the revised program, ensuring that all pre-requisites are met in the sequencing. Where applicable, provide work/study/placement sequencing for each year of the experiential learning/co-op version of the revised program. Please ensure that all pre-requisites are met in the sequencing. For Co-op programs: The proposed work/study sequence or alternative arrangement should allow for yearround availability of students for employers (if appropriate) and, wherever possible, should meet the guidelines for co-operative education as set out by the Canadian Association for Co-operative Education (see Policy on Co-op Programs). Electrical and Computer Engineering MEng:: Intake into the co-op/internship option will take place in each of the semesters (Fall, Winter and Summer). Student will begin placements in all three semesters. Sequence if One Work Term Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 Study / Admit & Co- op 101 (Fee) Work (1) (Fee) Study / Competition for Co- op placement (Fee) Study / Presentation ( Fee) Sequence if Two Work Terms Page 13 of 21

14 Term 1 Term 2 Term 3 Term 4 Term 5 Study / Admit & Co- op 101 (Fee) Study / Competition for Co- op placement (Fee) Work (1) (Fee) Work (2) (Fee) Study / Presentation (Fee) *Students must apply and be admitted into the co-op/internship option in the first study term. C.4 NEW OR CHANGES TO LEARNING OUTCOMES (Degree Level Expectations) (QAF section 2.1.1, 2.1.3, and 2.1.6) COMPLETE THIS TABLE FOR UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS In the following table, provide the specific learning outcomes (degree level expectations) that constitute the overall goals of the program (i.e., the intended skills and qualities of graduates of this program). Link each learning outcome to the Characteristics of a University of Windsor Graduate by listing them in the appropriate rows. A learning outcome may link to more than one of the specified Characteristics of a University of Windsor Graduate. All University of Windsor programs should produce graduates able to demonstrate each of the nine characteristics. Program design must demonstrate how students acquire all these characteristics. All individual courses should contribute to the development of one or more of these traits: a program in its entirety must demonstrate how students meet all of these outcomes through the complete program of coursework. Proposers are strongly encouraged to contact the Office of the Vice-Provost, Teaching and Learning or the Centre for Teaching and Learning, for assistance with the articulation of learning outcomes (degree level expectations). Program Learning Outcomes (Degree Level Expectations) This is a sentence completion exercise. Please provide a minimum of 1 learning outcome for each of the boxes associated with a graduate attribute. At the end of this program, the successful student will know and be able to: Characteristics of a University of Windsor Graduate A UWindsor graduate will have the ability to demonstrate: COU-approved Undergraduate Degree Level Expectations A. the acquisition, application and integration of knowledge B. research skills, including the ability to define problems and access, retrieve and evaluate information (information literacy) 1.Depth and Breadth of 2. of Methodologies 3. Application of 5.Awareness of Limits of 1. Depth and Breadth of 2. of Methodologies 3. Application of 5. Awareness of Limits Page 14 of 21

15 Program Learning Outcomes (Degree Level Expectations) This is a sentence completion exercise. Please provide a minimum of 1 learning outcome for each of the boxes associated with a graduate attribute. Characteristics of a University of Windsor Graduate COU-approved Undergraduate Degree Level Expectations At the end of this program, the successful student will know and be able to: A UWindsor graduate will have the ability to demonstrate: C. critical thinking and problem-solving skills D. literacy and numeracy skills 1. Depth and Breadth of 2. of Methodologies 3. Application of 5. Awareness of Limits of 4.Communication Skills 5. Awareness of Limits of E. responsible behaviour to self, others and society F. interpersonal and communications skills G. teamwork, and personal and group leadership skills H. creativity and aesthetic appreciation I. the ability and desire for continuous learning 5. Awareness of Limits of Autonomy and Professional Capacity 4. Communication Skills 6. Autonomy and Professional Capacity 4. Communication Skills 6. Autonomy and Professional Capacity 2. of Methodologies 3. Application of 6. Autonomy and Professional Capacity Autonomy and Professional Capacity COMPLETE THIS TABLE FOR GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS In the following table, provide the specific learning outcomes (degree level expectations) that constitute the overall goals of the program (i.e., the intended skills and qualities of graduates of this program). Link each learning outcome to the Characteristics of a University of Windsor Graduate by listing them in the appropriate rows. A learning outcome may link to more than one of the specified Characteristics of a University of Windsor Graduate. All University of Windsor programs should produce graduates able to demonstrate each of the nine characteristics. Program design must demonstrate how students acquire all these characteristics. All individual courses should contribute to the development of one or more of these traits: a program in its entirety must demonstrate how students meet all of these outcomes through the complete program of coursework. Proposers are strongly encouraged to contact the Office of the Vice-Provost, Teaching and Learning or the Centre for Teaching and Learning, for assistance with the articulation of learning outcomes (degree level expectations). Page 15 of 21

16 Program Learning Outcomes (Degree Level Expectations) This is a sentence completion exercise. Please provide a minimum of 1 learning outcome for each of the boxes associated with a graduate attribute. At the end of this program, the successful student will know and be able to: Characteristics of a University of Windsor Graduate A UWindsor graduate will have the ability to demonstrate: OCGS-approved Graduate Degree Level Expectations A. Integrate classroom theory with workplace practice B. Integrate classroom theory with workplace practice C. Demonstrate workplace professional and employment readiness knowledge and skills through working as a team member to solve problems and complete projects in the workplace. A. the acquisition, application and integration of knowledge B. research skills, including the ability to define problems and access, retrieve and evaluate information (information literacy) C. critical thinking and problem-solving skills 1. Depth and Breadth of 2. Research and Scholarship 3. Level of Application of 6. Awareness of Limits of 2. Research and Scholarship 3. Level of Application of 6. Awareness of Limits of 1. Depth and Breadth of 2. Research and Scholarship 3. Level of Application of 4. Professional Capacity/autonomy 6. Awareness of Limits of D. Demonstrate workplace professional and employment readiness knowledge and skills through clear oral and written communication, including effective use of technical vocabulary. E. Demonstrate an understanding of workplace culture, through consistently using professional norms of integrity, respect and responsibility. F. Demonstrate workplace professional and employment readiness knowledge and skills through the creation and maintenance of a network of contacts in their chosen career field. G. Demonstrate workplace professional and employment readiness knowledge and skills through the creation and maintenance of a network of contacts in their chosen career field. H. Demonstrate workplace professional and employment readiness knowledge and skills through consistently using professional norms of integrity and respect for the workplace culture. D. literacy and numeracy skills E. responsible behaviour to self, others and society F. interpersonal and communications skills G. teamwork, and personal and group leadership skills H. creativity and aesthetic appreciation 2. Research and Scholarship 5. Level of Communication Skills 4. Professional Capacity/Autonomy 6. Awareness of Limits Level of Communication Skills 4. Professional Capacity/Autonomy 5. Level of Communication Skills 2. Research and Scholarship 4. Professional Capacity/autonomy 6. Awareness of Limits of Page 16 of 21

17 Program Learning Outcomes (Degree Level Expectations) This is a sentence completion exercise. Please provide a minimum of 1 learning outcome for each of the boxes associated with a graduate attribute. Characteristics of a University of Windsor Graduate OCGS-approved Graduate Degree Level Expectations At the end of this program, the successful student will know and be able to: I. Articulate academic and career goals as well as personal strengths, weaknesses and preferences A UWindsor graduate will have the ability to demonstrate: I. the ability and desire for continuous learning 4. Professional Capacity/autonomy C.4.1 Describe how the revised program s structure and regulations ensure that the specified learning outcomes can be met by successful students. No change to academic program C.4.2 For programs with a proposed experiential learning or co-op component: describe how the experiential learning/co-op component changes the emphasis or the means of achieving the intended learning outcomes for the program. The new co-op/internship option will enable graduate students in the Faculty of Engineering to gain hands-on experience by working on different aspects of engineering principles in practical environments. It is anticipated that the addition of co-op/internship education is going to help achieve the goals of enhanced academic study, improved technical skills, and better career development. It will also help students to have a better understanding of the expectations and pressures of the workplace and gain a better understanding of group dynamics and the roles different people from various parts within a company/corporation play when working on projects within the organization. C.4.3 Mode of Delivery (QAF section 2.1.5) Demonstrate that the proposed modes of delivery are appropriate to meet the new or revised program learning outcomes. Discuss online vs. face-to-face (e.g., lecture, seminar, tutorial, lab) modes of delivery, as well as specialized approaches intended to facilitate the acquisition of specific skills, knowledge, and attitudes. No change to academic program. For the co-op/internship requirements the program is administered using a Hybrid model to best meets the learning outcomes and enhance the educational experience for students. The six face to face sessions integrate recognized co-op/internship best practises. The group setting allows the students an opportunity to receive and deliver feedback. The model maximizes the online learning as well as combining student/coordinator feedback session which allows the coordinator to conduct a pre and post assessment of the learning outcomes. C.5 Student Workload Provide information on the expected workload per course credit (3.0) of a student enrolled in this revised program. (For assistance with this exercise, proposers are encouraged to contact the Centre for Teaching and Learning.) Page 17 of 21

18 Expected Workload per 3.0 Course Credit/Week Lectures Tutorials Practical experience PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE Average Time the Student is Expected to Devote to Each Component Over the Course of the Program per week No change No change Yes, the student will work in industry full-time during approved work terms. No change No change No change Service or experiential learning Independent study Reading and work for assessment, including meeting classmates for group work/project assignments (essays, papers, projects, laboratory work, etc.) Studying for tests/examinations No change Other: [specify] Not applicable Compare the student workload for the proposed revised program with the workload for the existing program and other similar programs in the AAU. D. MONITORING AND EVALUATION (QAF section 2.1.6) Describe and explain the appropriateness of the proposed methods of assessing student achievement given the new or revised intended learning outcomes and degree level expectations. As is standard practice, the Centre for Career Education staff will monitor learning outcomes related to cooperative education, individual student s progress in the program, individual work placements and placement rates. Regular communication with a designate from the Faculty of Engineering will occur as will meetings as necessary. Describe the plan for documenting and demonstrating student performance level and demonstrate its consistency with the new or revised stated learning outcomes and degree level expectations. As is standard practice, the Centre for Career Education staff will maintain documentation to assess learning outcomes related to co-operative education, individual students progress in the program, individual work placements and placement rates. E. NEW OR REVISIONS TO EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING/CO-OP/INTERNSHIP COMPONENT ONLY (Senate Policy C5) [Complete this section ONLY if the program change includes new or revisions to the experiential learning/co-op component involving paid or unpaid placements.] Definitions: Co-operative Education provides students with a well-rounded education that is founded both in academic theory and real world application. Co-op Education combines semesters of study with semesters of full-time, paid employment in career-related positions. All other unpaid placement opportunities or initiatives fall under the category of other Experiential Learning components involving placements. (this may include field placements, internships, etc.) E.1 Describe the new or revised experiential learning component and the nature of the experience (field placement, required professional practice, service-learning, internship, etc.) Page 18 of 21

19 Co-op/internship students will complete a full time paid career related placement within industry. E.2 Provide a description of the knowledge and skills that students will be bringing to the workplace/placement based on the revised curriculum. Not applicable E.3 Provide evidence of the availability of an adequate number of positions of good quality both inside and outside the Windsor area for the new or revised co-op/experiential learning option (including names and contact information of potential employers, written statements or surveys from potential employers; and employer feedback concerning the hiring of graduates). Provide a summary of the types of positions that would be suitable at each level of work-term. How will these placements/opportunities be developed? [NB: For co-op programs, the majority of Ontario placements should qualify for the Co-op Education tax credit. See Policy on Co-op Programs for more details.] The Master of Engineering co-op/internship pilot program has demonstrated the availability of an adequate number of positions both within Windsor/Essex as well as throughout Canada and internationally. The placement data below supports this: Work Term Number of MEng Students Competing for a Placement Fall Winter Summer Fall Winter Summer Fall Winter Summer Fall Winter Number of MEng Students Placed Attached is a list of current and past employers who have hiring Master of Engineering co-op/internship students to date: Alcatel-Lucent Bombardier Canadian Tire Chrysler ARDC Con-Syst-Int Engineering Exxon Mobil Ford Motor Company of Canada Hydro One Kautex Kruger Nemak Research in Motion Page 19 of 21

20 SANLUIS Rassini-Frenos Schaeffler Group Spectra Energy Ultra Manufacturing Vista Print Woodbridge Foam PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE E.4 Describe the mechanism that will be established for the supervision of the new or revised experiential learning placements. (QAF section 2.1.9) Master of Engineering co-op/internship students will be registered for a work term course for each four month term of their placement. This course will be evaluated on a pass fail basis. In order to receive a passing grade, students must: Submit learning objectives at the beginning of each 4 month work term Receive a satisfactory mid work term assessment from supervisor Must submit and receive a passing grade on a work term report (guidelines prepared by faculty and report evaluated by faculty) Complete and receive a satisfactory post work term presentation (evaluated by Co-op Coordinator and Faculty) Receive a satisfactory final work term performance evaluation by employer E.5 Provide information on the fees associated with the new or revised experiential learning component, if applicable. NB: all proposed fees must be approved as part of the University s operating budget, via the Ancillary Fee Committee. Master of Engineering co-op/internship students will pay a minimum of four (4) and a maximum of five (5) coop/internship fees beginning in the term admitted to the co-op/internship option. E.6 AAU Council Approval of New or Revised Co-op Component Please obtain signatures for the following statement for new/revised co-op programs. Before a determination can be made regarding the feasibility of a co-op program, there must be a clear indication of support for the program from the AAU. Support implies that the area will provide ongoing departmental funding to establish a co-op faculty representative who will liaise with the Centre for Career Education in the operation of the program and that the area will ensure that an adequate number of faculty members in the AAU or program contribute to the co-operative education program by grading work-term reports, attending and evaluating work-term presentations, assisting in the job development process, establishing a departmental co-op committee as appropriate, etc. (see Policy on Co-op Programs, Summary of AAU/Faculty Member Involvement in a Co-operative Education Program, for more on the role of the AAU and faculty members). This commitment must be agreed to by the AAU Council at a meeting at which the development or modification of a co-op program was considered and approved. Signed agreement by the AAU Head, acting as chair of the AAU Council, that AAU members support the development of the co-op program.* Signature of AAU Head*: Approval by way of _ [Electronic approval by way of UWin shall also constitute a signature.] Page 20 of 21

21 Signature of Director of the Centre for Career Education: Approval by way of [Electronic approval by way of UWin shall also constitute a signature.] Page 21 of 21