In response to the questions from students, faculty and college staff, below is a list of Frequently Asked Questions. These questions will be added to as the need arises. For now the questions are simply in chronological order.

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Engineer of 2020 at WSU - Frequently Asked Questions

Question 1) Can a NIAR job count as Co-op or undergraduate research?

A) If Faculty in CoE, faculty must sign for undergraduate research

A) If Co-Op, must be approved through Co-Op office or the department coordinator may sign the form.

(Cannot count as both)

2) Can Military service count for leadership?

A) It depends on training and experience. Submit a 2020 form and a leadership report if you think it is a candidate. Be clear on the specific leadership training you received.

3) Can the Girl Scout Gold Award count for leadership?

A) It depends on training and experience. Submit a report if you

think it is a candidate. (This is also true for those who receive an

Eagle award from Boy Scouts)

4) Can Engrs without borders count for 2020 credit?

A) Yes, no more than 2 criteria per student. Possible for Global (if travelled with EWB group overseas), Service Learning (if enrolled in a service learning class), and Leadership (must have formal training (class) and submit a report describing formal training and leadership experience). Be sure to get these PRE-APPROVED to ensure that the activity will receive 2020 credit.

5) Can Math minor count as multi-disciplinary?

A) Yes, ALL minors at Wichita State University are credited for the

multi-disciplinary criterion

6) Please tell me the leadership classes for Engineer of 2020:

A) ENGR301 - The Engineer as Leader. Taught the first time in Fall of 2010, this course was developed with the Dean's advisory board.

B) HMCD 308 (same as  PSY 413, PSY 346, and PHS 308), Leadership in Self and Society.

C) HNRS 152F, Leadership: Personal and Organizational Challenges  for Change.

D) MGMT 360, Principles of Management

E) MGMT 462, Leading and Motivating

7) For Co-Op-Intern, I have always done an internship and have never had to submit a report through the co-op office. I did have to do a report out at work for the internship, does that count as a report?

A) If you want credit for a co-op or internship NOT through the co-op office, then your department chair must sign the form.

8) For the Second Major, it says to submit a form to you saying that I have completed this. Does my transcript saying that I'm receiving that degree count as the paperwork, or do I need to get something specific from my LAS advisor stating that I will be completing that at the same time as my Engineering degree?

A) Simply submit the 2020 approval form with your signature and give to the engineering student records office. The student records office will confirm the minor (or second major).

9) What kind of stuff counts for service learning?

A) Remember the rules of service learning; it must 1) be an educational experience that is course-based and credit -bearing.
2. be an organized service activity consisting of an intentional and thought-provoking application of classroom learning to active and engaging work by participating in a group project that meets identified community needs.
3. Include structured reflection on the service activity to gain further understanding of course content, a broader appreciation of the discipline, and an enhanced sense of civic responsibility.

So, anything that serves the community (local and global), uses engineering skills, and you earn WSU credit for.

College of Engineering Class, Service Learning in Engineering ENGR202.  1 credit hour.

10) Can the study abroad university be in any country?

A) Yes, however, the primary language in that country must NOT be English. You may study any class at the university.

11) What kind of leadership experience is acceptable for the leadership criterion?

A) Anything that you served as a leader. Something where you apply several aspects of your learning in the leadership class. 

12) What do I need to do for the leadership report after I have taken a class?

A) The report should NOT be about the class, but rather, about the leadership experience you have had and how you applied what you learned in the class to your leadership experience. The report may be brief and should discuss explicit concepts from the the class with details of what you did in your leadership experience. There is a rubric to assess the report and template available in the leadership link on the left of the webpage.

13) How can I get a math minor if I am an EE student?

A) An extra course 400 level or above as long as they have the calc sequence (Math 242, 243, 344). The extra class must NOT be required for the degree.

14) How many semesters are required for co-op credit?

A) One full semester at 40 hours per week OR Two full semesters at 20 hours per week. Summer semesters count as half (so, two summers at 40 hours per week OR four summers at 20 hours per week).

15) Can I complete a single criterion multiple times (two minors, two service learning classes, etc.)?

A) No, you must complete three different criteria.

16) Does military service count for any of the criteria?

A) If you had an instruction on leadership in the military, that could possible count for the leadership criterion. You will still need to complete and submit a report on your actual leadership experience and how you used the formal training in your leadership role.

17) I am traveling overseas, does this count for global learning or study abroad?

A) If you are receiving three credit hours of more for travel to a country where English is not the primary language, then the activity will count for 2020 study abroad. If no college credit, the activity would be considered global and must include: An authentic and substantive goal, such as producing a design for a client or solving an engineering problem, Working in a team with people living in other countries or with a client from another country, a focus on requiring the students to learn more about culture through improving their intercultural communication competence, and opportunities for professional presentation of the global learning experience.