1. Telecommunications Engineering The University of Texas at Dallas The Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science Jonsson School Industrial Advisory Board IAB Committee(s) on Telecom Engineering Andrea Fumagalli andreaf@utdallas.edu September 28, 2007

2. The Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science Outline  Introduction of New Members  Updates on Recruiting Additional Members  SACS Alumni Survey Forms (Sook)  Prepare for the ABET Visit (October 29, 2007)  Senior Design Project – New Procedure Approved  Focus for the TE Program  Future IAB Meeting Dates  Graduate Program Review (January 2008)

3. The Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science Documenting What We Do  A key procedure required by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) is to clearly document what we do –Tape recorder –All material is available at: http://www.te.utdallas.edu/constituents-activities.html –Your input using forms an other means Your Name: ______________________ Company: _______________________ E-mail: __________________________

4. The Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science New Members  Roy Gosewehr (Innerwireless) [Jim]  Ron Jennings (StarTech) [John]  Tony Pirih (Nortel) [Lorne]

5. The Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science Update on Potential New Members  Ericsson (Ed)  Fujitsu (postpone)  L3 (local not on TE)  Small Companies (Jim, John)  Raytheon (Ed)  Rockwell Collins (Ed)  MCI-Verizon (Lorne)  Cingular- AT&T (Ben)

6. The Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science SACS Alumni Survey Forms (Sook)  Please, provide feedback on two forms for the graduate program: – MSTE – PhDTE Approve [ ] Do Not Approve [ ] Suggested changes: _______________

7. The Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science Prepare for the ABET Visit  Visit will take place October 29, 2007  Lunch time (12-1:30)  Possible meeting before lunch (11-12) with ABET TE Program Evaluator  ABET Questions and Answers are available online http://www.te.utdallas.edu/constituents-activities.html  Next IAB Meeting (October 26, 2007) – IAB contribution to assessing TE Program Outcomes – IAB feedback to improve the Program – How feedback was implemented by Program (SDP)

8. The Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science Senior Design Projects  Preexisting structure –Two consecutive semesters (Fall+Spring) –Proposal submitted by group of students (early Fall) –Proposal reviewed by instructors –Feedback given to students –Students carry out project under instructor’s supervision –Senior Design Day: presentation to and evaluation provided by IAB members (end of Semester)

9. The Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science SDP – IAB Driven Changes  Defined mechanism to have company provide list of preferred topics  Defined mechanism to have company provide feedback on students’ proposals  Defined mechanism to have company to Champion some projects: Champion from company provides students’ supervision

10. The Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science Senior Design Projects Procedures Work Flow Summary Industry Topic Semester 1/2 Semester 1 Student InitiatedIndustry Initiated Students’ Proposal Students’ Activities Sr. Design Day Students’ Proposal Students’ Activities Sr. Design Day Semester 2 Figure 1

11. The Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science Focus for the TE Program One or a few well defined focus areas will strengthen the TE Program, and help the Program grow consistently with the UTD President’s plan  Build a large telecom testbed facility at UTD  Establish a valuable Industrial Affiliate Program to Companies  Attract more students (BS, MS, PhD)  Guide future faculty hires

12. The Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science Focus for the TE Program  IAB Members can help identify the areas  White paper prepared by Lorne, to roll the ball Your suggestions and areas of interest:________

13. The Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science Future IAB Meeting Dates  Fall 2007 – Full School IAB Meeting: October 26, 2007 – ABET Visit: October 29, 2007 – Senior Design Day: November 19, 2007

14. The Erik Jonsson School of Engineering and Computer Science Closing Remarks  Activity report will be prepared based on feedback received today –Posted online for Constituents’ review –Submitted to Dean’s Office  I may need to have further discussion with some of you, based on feedback received  Graduate Program Review (January 2008) Thanks