Panel Session - Engineering Change: Findings from a Study of the Impact of EC2000

This panel presents evidence from the Engineering Change study, indicating that implementation of the EC2000 learning criteria has had a positive impact on engineering programs and student learning. Compared to their 1994 counterparts, 2004 graduates report higher ability levels on nine measures of learning. Outcomes are linked to changes in program curricula, instruction, faculty culture, administrative practices and student experiences. A majority of employers surveyed consider recent graduates to be adequately or well prepared in technical and professional skills