A preliminary report on uniform outcomes assessment of a college-wide set of international programs

Abstract

Globalization continues to be reported as a major industrial trend that will continue and expand. In response, many universities have initiated international internships and/or study abroad programs in an effort to better prepare students for their future work in global settings. This paper presents efforts at Brigham Young University's College of Engineering and Technology to create and assess new programs to help develop such global competence in our students. An overview of the college's international programs is first provided followed by a description of learning outcomes for these programs. Assessment results gathered across a set of college programs are then summarized, including survey results from industrial recruiters. © American Society for Engineering Education, 2010.