1. FULL PROPOSAL DEADLINE (DUE BY 5 P.M. PROPOSER'S LOCAL TIME) DECEMBER 15, 2015 REvolutionizing engineering and computer science Departments (RED)

2. Revolutionizing Computer Science Prior engineering education research  successes in the introductory and capstone years.  faculty development,  faculty reward systems, and  academic cultures that encourage engagement of faculty and students Little research has been done  bridge the innovations in introductory- and capstone-level engineering and computer science education across the entire undergraduate experience  including extracurricular professional activities and student transitions in and out of the program.

3. Revolutionizing Computer Science Goal  Establishing convergent technical and professional threads that must be woven across the four years  Exploring strategies for institutional, systemic, and cultural change, including new approaches to faculty governance or department structures  Exploring collaborative arrangements with industry and other stakeholders  bridge the research-to-practice gap  Devising mechanisms to make change sustainable  Devising mechanisms to make change adaptable to other departments and institutions.

4. Revolutionizing Computer Science Design a curriculum that is Revolutionary and Adaptive SOE, Nursing  Student Teaching  Clinical Shrift from content to concept  BIC  Break down content silos From Novice to Expert, Patricia Benner, R.N., Ph.D.  Novice (N)  Advanced Beginner (AB)  Competent (C)  Proficient (P)  Expert (E)

5. Revolutionizing Computer Science New Cohort based Curriculum  Freshman – N1, N2  Sophomore – AB1, AB2  Junior– C1, C2  Senior – P1, P2 8 Courses – each 7-8 hours  Ex. N1- 3hrs lecture, 3hrs lab, 2 hrs internship Cohort Size  25 students  Faculty Mentor  Industry Mentor  Peer Mentor

6. Revolutionizing Computer Science Assessment  Digital Portfolio  Evaluated by panel of experts  Traditional Classroom assessment  Exams, Quizzes, Homework, Programming  Level Exam  Used to progress from N  AB  C  P Internship  Every Semester  Capstone – semester long internship in industry or academia

7. Revolutionizing Computer Science External Advisory Board (Required):  How will an external advisory board (for the department or college) be used to advance the proposed plan?  Who will be included and why, and how will they contribute to the project?