Developing the engineering leaders of tomorrow requires high impact, evidence-based pedagogies that extend beyond traditional models.  Global leaders in engineering education are using forms of experiential learning to nurture the broad set of technical, interpersonal and professional skills needed for future.  .  Community-based learning is a type of experiential learning that benefits students while addressing needs within the local or global community within reciprocal partnerships.  Students experience authentic problems and interact with real users to develop solutions that can be used by community partners.  The pedagogy has been shown to enhance learning, develop technical and professional skills, increase motivation and retention and prepare students for practice.  Universities around the world have tremendous resources that can be used to enhance the lives of people and the environment.  Community-engaged learning could unleash this potential to make the world a better place for all while developing the leaders of tomorrow.  This presentation will review the core attributes of the pedagogy, present research findings and offer examples of cases.

Presenter

Professor William (Bill) Oakes is an internationally recognized leader in engineering education and community-engaged learning. He has dedicated his career to improving the ways students learn engineering and to integrating engineering education with engagement in underserved communities globally. He has directly taught over 9,000 students in courses ranging from core first-year courses to upper-level design courses, and honors courses. He is an internationally known expert in teaching and engagement and sought-after speaker on community engaged learning.