Welcome, Introductions & Orientation

Ronald Bennett, St. Thomas University and Marshall Gartenlaub, Quality in Education Associates

Four Categories of Issues That Impact Manufacturing Competitiveness

Moderator: Ronald Bennett, St. Thomas University

Pipeline into Manufacturing and Education

Marshall Gartenlaub, Quality in Education Associates

CURRICULA 2015: Moving Forward

Hugh Jack, Grand Valley State University

Teaching Manufacturing in Non-Manufacturing Programs

Robert Mott, University of Dayton

Leadership in Manufacturing and Education

Ronald Bennett, St. Thomas University

Break

BREAKOUT SESSION 1: Prioritizing Issues and Identifying Recommendations

The Pipeline into Manufacturing and Education

(repeated from 3:25 p.m. - 4:05 p.m.)

Moderator: Marshall N. Gartenlaub, Quality in Education Associates
Facilitators: Bart Aslin, SME Foundation; Mark Martin, Design4X; Carol Pepper-Kittridge, CACT

What motivates and interests tomorrow's engineers to get started? Why does interest in engineering, manufacturing, and science seem to be declining in our K-12 school systems? Organizations and professional societies have developed numerous STEM programs but they are limited in scope or effectiveness. What strategies and plans can SME and practitioners use to implement that will increase the attractiveness and effectiveness of "Manufacturing" in lower grades?

1. Discuss the basis of current STEM programs in K-12
2. Discuss desired content of pre-engineering programs
1. Junior high and earlier
2. High School
3. Community College
3. Explore a variety of options for delivering manufacturing/engineering content
1. SME Foundation projects
2. Project Lead the Way
3. FIRST and other robotics
4. New ideas?
4. What next for SME?
1. How to build manufacturing interest into education

CURRICULA 2015: Moving Forward

(repeated from 3:25 p.m. - 4:05 p.m.)

Moderator: Hugh Jack, Grand Valley State University
Facilitators: Karen Woscyna-Birch, Regional Center for Next Generation Manufacturing; Gary Conkol, Conkol Computing Services

Let's change manufacturing education! The Curricula 2015 report has been developed by a wide group of professionals from industry, academia, and service groups. We need to develop a plan to put the recommendations in the report into action. We need champions to put the plans into action. We need individuals who want to create the next version of the plan. Help us make a difference. This will address where are we now, how do we need to change by 2015, what is the next step for 2020, and how can we have the most positive impact?

1. An overview of the Curricula 2015 report:
1. Manufacturing education stakeholders
2. The state of manufacturing education
3. Recommendations
2. Plans for action:
1. Educators
2. Service groups
3. Industry
3. Where next:
1. Other actions?
2. Where next?

Teaching Manufacturing in Non-Manufacturing Programs

(repeated from 3:25 p.m. - 4:05 p.m.)

Moderator: Robert Mott, University of Dayton
Facilitators: Winston Erevelles, St. Mary's University; Phillip Waldrop, Georgia Southern University

Knowledge of the core principles and practices of manufacturing engineering provides an edge for graduates - their employers and will make them more innovative and competitive. The four pillars of manufacturing engineering concept that is used to organize the body of knowledge in comprehensive manufacturing education programs can help enhance the teaching of manufacturing principles and practices in all engineering and engineering technology programs whose field has a strong connection to manufacturing. This session will provide an overview of the concept and will seek participant input on its implementation."

1. Report on the "Four Pillars of Manufacturing Engineering" concept to describe the core principles and practices of the field as outlined in the ABET program criteria for Manufacturing Engineering programs and the body of knowledge for the SME Certified Manufacturing Engineer certification program.



2. Promote the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME), Manufacturing Engineering, and Manufacturing Engineering Technology programs as models for delivering the breadth and depth of coverage of the Four Pillars.



3. Analyze the core principles to identify how they can be implemented practically within programs outside the manufacturing engineering field.



4. Promulgate the process developed in Step 3 to engineering educators in other fields, especially:
1. Mechanical engineering
2. Electrical engineering
3. Industrial engineering
4. Industrial management as practiced by ATMAE-accredited programs with a manufacturing emphasis

Teaching Leadership in Manufacturing and Education

(repeated from 3:25 p.m. - 4:05 p.m.)

Moderator: Ronald Bennett, St. Thomas University
Facilitator: Dianne Chong, The Boeing Company

What is the purpose of, and need for, and approaches to deliver leadership education for manufacturing educators and practitioners? What are the models for delivering leadership content so that graduates can increase the effectiveness, attractiveness and competitiveness of manufacturing?

1. Discuss the purpose of leadership education based on the following drivers:
1. Changing the perception of manufacturing
2. ABET manufacturing criteria
3. Sustainability and competitiveness
4. Experiences of alumni
5. Results of survey of engineering deans
2. Promote the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME), Manufacturing Engineering, and Manufacturing Engineering Technology programs and SME Student and Senior Chapters as models for delivering leadership content.
3. Discuss desired content of leadership programs.
4. Explore a variety of options for delivering leadership content.

Break

BREAKOUT SESSION 2: Prioritizing Issues and Identifying Recommendations
See session descriptions in breakout session 1 above.

The Pipeline into Manufacturing and Education

Moderator: Marshall N. Gartenlaub, Quality in Education Associates
Facilitators: Bart Aslin, SME Foundation; Mark Martin, Design4X; Carol Pepper-Kittridge, CACT

CURRICULA 2015: Moving Forward

Moderator: Hugh Jack, Grand Valley State University
Facilitators: Karen Woscyna-Birch, Regional Center for Next Generation Manufacturing; Gary Conkol, Conkol Computing Services

Teaching Manufacturing in Non-manufacturing Programs

Moderator: Robert Mott, University of Dayton
Facilitators: Winston Erevelles, St. Mary's University; Phillip Waldrop, Georgia Southern University

Teaching Leadership in Manufacturing and Education

Moderator: Ronald Bennett, St. Thomas University
Facilitator: Dianne Chong, The Boeing Company

Break

Reports of Breakout Sessions: Consolidating and Documenting Emerging Major Themes

Facilitators: Marshall N. Gartenlaub, Quality in Education Associates; Hugh Jack, Grand Valley State University; Robert Mott, University of Dayton; Ronald Bennett, St. Thomas University