Presents detailed and summary enrollment data by year, school, and curriculum for: (1) all engineering students (graduate and undergraduate); (2) women; (3) minority groups (Black, Hispanic, American Indian, and Asian/Pacific); and (4) foreign national students. Indicates enrollment gains by women, minorities, and foreign national students.…

Investigated were 74 programs in electronic engineering technology programs by program type: (1) 2+2 (associates and bachelors--same institution); (2) C4 (bachelors only); (3) 3+1 (three-year associates plus one for bachelors); and (4) +2 (bachelors after associates elsewhere). Describes subject requirements by group, focusing on mathematics.…

Addresses several concerns regarding the identity of the field of engineering technology. Discusses engineering technology from the standpoint of its designation as a discipline, its body of knowledge, its professional status, its academic faculty, and the structure and policies that will allow it the most options for the future. (TW)

Discusses the historical background of technical education. Assesses future directions including probable areas of need. Defines tasks to be performed and outlines needed skills and abilities. Proposes a training curriculum and considers articulation of high school and postsecondary education. (JM)

This interim report of the American Society for Engineering Education is intended to keep members informed and encourage them to offer viewpoints on current issues. Recommendations given relate to lifelong education, programs and curricula, accreditation, teaching methods, supply and demand, communication with the public, society, certification,…