By: Theodore A. Bickart
President Emeritus, Colorado School of Mines

When: April 6 and 7, 2006 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Where: Army ROTC Building, Eisenhower Room

Description: This two day workshop examines engineering accreditation by ABET from the day one perspective of the criteria and what they require, including assessment for effectiveness that is both explicit and implicit in the criteria, and the day two perspective of the expectations of a program evaluator and in ABET's processes and procedures. Numerous exercises are embedded within the workshop materials so as to enable cooperative learning opportunities during the workshop.

By: Theodore A. Bickart
President Emeritus, Colorado School of Mines

When: April 5, 2006 - 2:00 – 3:30 pm

Where: S-113, Stefani Building

Description: The talk would focus on ethical aspects, which are common across all professional societies; such as:
* How a society promotes and emphasizes ethical conduct
* How a society rewards distinguished ethical conduct
* How a society addresses allegations of ethical misconduct
* The horror that can ensue from breaches of ethical behavior