Deans Session: Resource, Priorities, Decisions and the Delivery of Engineering Education

Summary form only given, as follows. Engineering Deans will provide an insight to various methodologies and factors affecting the decision making process in institutions representative of a national crosssection. The views and policies of those who manage and lead engineering education will address the priority assignments and expenditure planning of resources in view of their impact on the preparation of undergraduates. Issues considered includes cost-benefit, outcomes, retention, examples of viable policies and approaches, and pitfalls. The session will be presented in a panel format and audience interaction.