2024 ETLI Program (PDF)


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2024 ETLI Presentations: 

- Leading Change Initiatives in Engineering Departments

- Conquering Workplace Conflict, the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly!

Draft Agenda - Subject to Change
Date/Time Event Location



Monday, October 14, 2024
Hilton Garden Inn Rochester/ University & Medical Center
11:00 am - 4:00 pm Registration/ check in Salon C Foyer
11:30 am - 12:45 pm Engineering Technology National Forum (ETNF) lunch meeting (open to all attendees) Facilitated by Dr. David L. Ferro, College of Engineering, Applied Science & Technology, Weber State University Dr. Vassilio Tzouanas, Chair, Computer Science and Engineering Technology Department, University of Houston–Downtown Salon A
1:00 pm - 2:20 pm Workshop 1a: Applying for a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant. Facilitated by Paul Tymann Salon B

Workshop 1b: NCEES Model Law: Establishing a 4-Year Engineering Technology Pathway to Licensure Panel Discussion Salon C
2:20 pm - 2:40 pm Networking break Coffee, tea, sodas and afternoon snacks provided Salon A Foyer
2:40 pm - 4:00 pm Workshop 2a: Active Learning Strategies Facilitated by Jennifer O'Neil, Associate Professor of Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology, Rochester Institute of Technology Salon B

Workshop 2b: Best Practices for a Successful ABET Self-Study Report Moderator: Dr. Orlando Ayala, Ray Ferrari Endowed Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Technology Program, Old Dominion University. Panel: Richard Cliver, Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Department, Rochester Institute of Technology Dr. Michael Eastman, Professor and Senior Associate Dean in College of Engineering Technology, Rochester Institute of Technology Dr. IIya Grinberg, SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor and Director of Electrical

Engineering Technology at the Department of Engineering Technology, SUNY

Buffalo State University Dr. Hector Rodriguez, Dean of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) at Hudson Valley Community College

Salon C



4:30 pm - 6:00 pm ETC Board Meeting (Open to all Attendees) Salon A
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Kick-off Dinner. featuring Dr. Grant Crawford, ASEE President and Kevin Surace, Serial Entreprenuer (open to all attendees) Salon A



Tuesday, October 15, 2024 Transportation from hotel to RIT provided
7:30 am - 8:15 am Breakfast and Networking at Hotel Hilton Garden Inn Rochester/ University & Medical Center

Salon A
8:15 am - 8:45 am Commute to RIT
8:50 am - 12:00 pm Registration/ Check in Rochester Institute of TechnologyRochester Institute of Technology

Lower level/ Atrium of SHED
8:50 am - 9:10 am Welcome - ASEE President, Dr. Grant Crawford; NSPE President, Brian Malm SHED 4300
9:15 am - 9:45 am Keynote Speaker: "Supporting Engineering Technology" Dr. Prabu David, Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs, Rochester Institute of Technology. SHED 4300
9:45 am -10:30 am Break open area on 4th Floor of SHED
10:30 am - 11:30 am ASEE's NSF DUE#2303315 Grant on Strengthening the Community College Pathway to Baccalaureate Engineering Facilitated by Vearl Turnpaugh, Ivy Tech Community College SHED 4300
11:30 am - 1:00 pm Lunch and ABET Update SHED 4350
1:10 pm - 2:00 pm Value Proposition of Engineering Technology - SOAR Analysis (Strengths, Opportunities, Aspirations, Results) SHED 4300
2:10 pm - 3:00 pm Engineering Technology Pathways from A.S. to Graduate Degrees Dr. Marilyn Barger, Senior Education Advisor, FLATE; Dr. Ron Eaglin, Department Chair of Engineering and Information Technology, Daytona State College; Lara Sharp, Dean of STEM, Springfield Technical Community College SHED 4300
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm Break open area on 4th Floor of SHED
3:30 pm - 5:00pm RIT Lab Tours SHED 4300



5:30 PM Dinner at RIT University Gallery - Vignelli Center for Design Studies
8:00 PM Transportation back to hotel provided Pick up at U lot



Wednesday, October 16, 2024 Leadership Forum
9:00 am - 9:30 am Breakfast and Keynote Speaker, Richard O. Davis, Ph.D., Ed.M. Chief Executive Officer, Rochester Regional Health Salon A
9:30 am - 10:00 am Setting the Tone Reflection Activity Facilitated by Molly McGowan Salon A
10:00 am- 10:15 am Break Salon A Foyer
10:15 am - 11:45 am

Breakout Session 1: Conquering Workplace Conflict, the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly! Facilitated by Dr. Molly McGowan, Co-Director of EMBA and Executive Education Programs and Senior Lecturer, Department of Management, Rochester Institute of Technology

Salon B

Breakout Session 2: Leading Change Initiatives in Engineering Departments Facilitated by Dr. Malarvizhi Hirudayaraj, Director, AdvanceRIT and Associate Professor, Department of Management, Rochester Institute of Technology Salon C
12:00 pm  Closing remarks  Salon A