1. ANSI/APEC Standards Education Conference Creation of a University Course For Standardization Donald E. Purcell, Adjunct Faculty School of Engineering & School of Law Catholic University of America February 28, 2011

2. 7 Essential Issues Knowledge and awareness of university students Steep learning curve Educational Content Definitions, standards & standardization issues Peer review (collaborative effort) Faculty Guest Expert Speakers Grading & evaluation of students Student evaluations of course & faculty Creating a standardization course is a collaborative effort

3. Awareness & Steep Learning Curve There are virtually no university students with a basic knowledge or awareness of technology standards or the process of standardization. The learning curve for university students is very steep. In a typical semester, it generally takes 4-6 lectures to cover fundamental issues associated with technology standardization.

4. Strategic Standardization Curriculum for Graduate Engineering Management Program Course overview on Global Standards-Building Blocks to the Future (1 lecture) United States Standards System (3 lectures) International Standards and Trade (2 lectures) Strategic Standards Management (1 lecture) Testing, certification & conformity assessment (1 lecture) Public policy issues (1 lecture) Legal issues (1 lecture) Final review of major issues, class presentations and evaluation of course (2 lectures) Creation of a multidisciplinary course is essential

5. Cabinet Departments DOC ANSI TA ITA NACLA APLAC ILAC APEC/ SCSC ISO PRI-Nadcap FQS-I APLMF BIPM APMP OIML IAS AIHA SSOs & Consortia without ANSI accreditation TPSC SC-S&TB IAAC IAF JTC1IEC COPANT PAC Executive Office Of the President USTR OMB U.S. Standards and Conformity Assessment System International Regional Government Non-Government Program / Body L.A.B ASQ ANAB accredited QMS/EMS Certifiers ANSI accredited Product Certifiers ANSI accredited Personnel Certifiers SDOs with ANSI accredited procedures CAPC USNC IPC Board IEC TAGs IEC TAGs USNC IEC TAGs IEC TAGs IEC TAGs US ISO TAGs ISO/IEC Guides 62 / 66 (17021) ISO/IEC Guide 65 ISO/IEC 17024 QMS/EMS Certified Product/ Service Providers Certified Products (Processes, Services) Certified Personnel ANSs (American National Standards) US Private & Government Sectors: Organizations, Government, Companies, Trade Associations, Consumers, Educational Institutions, Individuals, Others NPC (Accreditation of Certifiers) Non-ANS Standards AIC (Accreditation of Laboratories) A2LAACLASS Accredited Laboratories Tested Products (Processes, Services) ITU Sector Members ITAC Policy Technical (Accreditation of SDOs) * Institute policy committees & councils SIM NIST State US&FCS MAC MAS FSIS Standards Liaison Laboratories / Metrology 200+ FCS Officers worldwide including 4 Regional Standards Attachés Others USDA APHIS OIE DOEDODVATreasuryDOLDOJDOIHUDHHSDOEd USDADOC FDA OSHA ES&H DSP Other Agencies NSFUSPSFCCEPANRCNASAITCGSAFTCCPSC TSP Recognition (via ISO/IEC 17011) PASC Standardization Accreditation Other iSDOs FAS (Accreditation of Certifiers) (Accreditation of Laboratories) (Metrology) (Standardization) (Standardization-Telecom) (Certification) (Testing) (Standardization) ANSI Essential Requirements ISO/IEC 17025 DHS USCO IPPC CODEX WTO SPS TBT FAO Inquiry point ICSP (Members) ITAC16 US Private Sector APEC-TEL Inquiry point (Standardization-SPS) ITU CITEL Legend PPQ ACICIP EB CIP NSBs ESOs Others Other SDOs DOT NHTSA FEMA Members IPRPC TS SSD NVCASE NVLAP NCSCI © 2007 ANSI

6. Strategic Value of Standards Standards are a bridge between markets and technologies TechnologiesMarkets: Consumer Commercial Government Whoever controls the bridge controls the future… Standards

7. Standards Issues Health Safety Environment Sustainability Performance vs design Trade & competition Language & symbols Testing, certification & conformity assessment Legal & public policy issues Review & modifications as necessary

8. Standardization Issues Effectiveness & relevance (need) Scope of standard (national, regional or international) Standardization forum (national, regional or international) Fairness & impartiality (credibility) Transparency & openness Consensus process & stakeholder balance Reconciliation of conflicting standards Right of appeal Social responsibility & technical assistance Relationship between private sector and government standards Technological change, internet & security Education & awareness Information and knowledge transfer Resources & funding

9. Faculty Faculty play an important role in the development of a standardization course. University faculty that are experts in a field of technology provide important assistance to standards groups on technical and/or economic feasibility issues, however, there are very few university faculty who have a broad range of experience necessary to teach a course on standardization. There are approximately 380 schools of engineering in the United States, but only 4 universities have a school of engineering course on standardization. (Catholic University, University of Colorado – Boulder, Purdue University and University of Pittsburgh) Inviting guest lecturers who are standardization experts can significantly enhance the value of a university standardization course.

10. Student Evaluations & Grading Strategic Standardization requires students to write a research paper 15-20 pages in length on a standardization subject approved by faculty. (90% of grade) The course also requires students to give a class presentation on their research lasting 10-15 minutes. (10% of grade)

11. Student Evaluations Catholic university requires all students to evaluate a course and faculty at the conclusion of a course. Evaluation Issues Did the course have value in relation to the field of study Did the course increase or decrease interest in subject matter Were lectures clear, well presented and organized Did faculty provide insights and viewpoints not in material Did faculty encourage independent thought and participation Was faculty available outside of class Were tests, examinations and grading made clear and fair

12. Collaborative Effort Creating a standardization course at the university level is a collaborative effort. Since 1999 the course on Strategic Standardization has been created and maintained collectively by the efforts of fellow faculty, standardization experts, and evaluation by students.

13. Contact Information Donald E. Purcell Email: donpurcell@strategicstandards.comdonpurcell@strategicstandards.com Telephone: 202/531-0551 Website: www.strategicstandards.comwww.strategicstandards.com