creating bold change together: the olin college model for collaboration
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Before we start, grab an index card and a sharpie and jot down a few thoughts.
In ANY of your collaborations with other KEEN partners, which aspects of the partnership:
- made the most impact on your program?- were most meaningful to you personally?
Welcome!
Creating Bold Change Together The Olin College Model for Collaboration
KEEN Winter MeetingJanuary 6, 2016
Jessica Townsend, Associate Dean for Curriculum and Academic ProgramsVin Manno, Provost and Dean of Faculty
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doing what engineers DO…
…from day ONE
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a broader definition of ENGINEERING…
that starts with PEOPLE and ends with PEOPLE
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Olin engineers are INTERDISCIPLINARY…
...and highly COLLABORATIVE
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we’re intentional about CURRICULAR design…
...and CULTURAL design
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a student EXPERIENCE designed to respond to…
...those things that make Olin UNIQUE
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1. Olin’s model for curriculum innovation
2. Olin’s model for collaboration
3. What we can do together through KEEN
Today…
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Olin’s Model of Curriculum Innovation
1. Continuous, with major pilot projects running every year
2. Impacts the core of the curriculum – those classes all students must take
3. Has the potential to radically improve student engagement
4. Is grounded in pedagogical theory
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A Curricular Experiment:Developing a Quantitative Engineering Toolbox
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Physics: Mechanics
Linear Algebra
Differential Equations
Vector Calculus
Dynamics (ME)
Signals and Systems (ECE)
Quantitative Engineering Analysis I
Quantitative Engineering Analysis II
A Curricular Experiment:Developing a Quantitative Engineering Toolbox
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1. Olin’s model for curriculum innovation
2. Olin’s model for collaboration
3. What we can do together through KEEN
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“a strong commitment to collaboration and co-
design rather than dissemination”
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Collaborations are rooted in shared values:
A shared passion to see engineering education improve in our nation and every nation
A commitment to start making change in their own institution
CurriculumCulture
Design PrinciplesPeople
An Olin Model of Collaboration
Faculty developmentAdoption/adaptationStudent engagementContext
Vision for ChangePeople
New co-created artifactsContext as opportunityIntentional culture-building
Partner ownership oftheir change effort
Education and facilitation
Deep engagement in co-design
Stepping back to consulting role
Deepen understanding of different contexts and constraints
Improve and expand design principles
Bring best practices back to Olin
PARTNER
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Impacts to Olin
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facts and figures
350 students35 full-time faculty
Residential campusHalf-tuition merit scholarshipMeet all need-based aidPell Eligible students 10%
3 programs (ME, ECE, E)80% of curriculum is commonStudents arrive “math ready”
Gender balanced(35%/65% faculty, 50%/50% students)20% minorities5% underrepresented minorities
3500 students in College of Engineering109 faculty70 students, 4 faculty in E-LEAD
Primarily a commuter campusLowest net price in research university category1
Pell eligible students 67%
7 engineering departmentsE-LEAD Degree owns 7.5 classes in totalPre-Engineering Program (for math readiness)
Typical engineering gender ratio (21%/79%)75% hispanic / 11% mexican national80% from El Paso county
Top 10 producer of hispanic engineers2
Top ranked for social mobility3
1Department of Education, 2ASEE, 3Washington Monthly
CurriculumCulture
Design PrinciplesPeople
Faculty developmentAdoption/adaptationStudent engagementContext
Vision for ChangePeople
New co-created artifactsContext as opportunityIntentional culture-building
UTEP ownership oftheir change effort
Education and facilitation
Deep engagement in co-design
Stepping back to consulting role
Deepen understanding of different contexts and constraints
Improve and expand design principles
Bring best practices back to Olin
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Impacts to Olin
EXAMPLE 3: From Classes to Culture
CurriculumCulture
Design PrinciplesPeople
Faculty developmentAdoption/adaptationStudent engagementContext
Vision for ChangePeople
New co-created artifactsContext as opportunityIntentional culture-building
UTEP ownership oftheir change effort
Education and facilitation
Deep engagement in co-design
Stepping back to consulting role
Deepen understanding of different contexts and constraints
Improve and expand design principles
Bring best practices back to Olin
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Impacts to Olin
EXAMPLE 3: From Classes to Culture
CurriculumCulture
Design PrinciplesPeople
Faculty developmentAdoption/adaptationStudent engagementContext
Vision for ChangePeople
New co-created artifactsContext as opportunityIntentional culture-building
UTEP ownership oftheir change effort
Deepen understanding of different contexts and constraints
Improve and expand design principles
Bring best practices back to Olin
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Impacts to Olin
EXAMPLE 3: From Classes to Culture
Education and facilitation
Deep engagement in co-design
Stepping back to consulting role
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EXAMPLE 3: Transitioning to UTEP Ownership
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Curriculum Innovation
External Engagement
A synergistic cycle
curriculum
faculty development
education and facilitation
continuous innovation
new and innovative approaches
outside perspective
reflection and questioning
contextual opportunities
culture
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Take 3- 4 minutes to jot down your thoughts first.
Compared to other KEEN partner institutions,
- what makes your students unique?- what makes your institution unique?
think, write, share
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1. Olin’s model for curriculum innovation
2. Olin’s model for collaboration
3. What we can do together through KEEN
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At a fundamental level…
…we want the same things for our students.
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Take 3- 4 minutes to jot down your thoughts first.
How might collaboration through KEEN address some of your bold goals for your programs?
How might KEEN continue to support these collaborations?
think, write, share
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Reactions?Thoughts?Questions?
Thank you!