Mid Day tomorrow come to our Webinar!

“Alpha and Omega:

Program Outcomes to the Capstone”

The Webinar will begin at

12:15 p.m. Central

(1:15 p.m. Eastern/10:15 a.m. Pacific)

Today’s Agenda:

• Introductions

• Presentation by Scott Burgess

• Questions and Answers

• Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics overview

• Upcoming Webinars

Alpha to Omega:

Program Outcomes to the

Capstone

BS in AeronauticsLeadership

• Mr. Scott Burgess

• Program Chair

• Dr. Clint Balog

• Associate Program Chair &

Capstone Administrator

Embry-Riddle’s largest degree program

Facts

• Employers know Embry-Riddle graduates are in tune with

the aviation industry. ON THE RIGHT PATH

• Our faculty are proud of our reputation for preparing

attractive job candidates to be tomorrow’s leaders.

OUR AFFILIATIONS IN INDUSTRY CONFIRM THIS

• The culminating course of Embry-Riddle Worldwide's

Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics is the Capstone.

• Navigating your way to the Capstone is just as important

as the course itself.

What do employers want?

• Loyalty/Integrity: Values driven employees

• Critical Thinkers: Those who can think on their

feet/ tackle challenges/ analyze

• Leadership/Teamwork skills

• Conceptualizers / Organizers of ideas

– Put ideas forward

– Support that idea

– Build upon and evolve the idea

Forbes article

• 10 Skills employers want to see– Ability to work in a team

– Ability to make decisions and solve problems

– Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work

– Ability to communicate verbally with people inside and outside an organization

– Ability to obtain an process information

– Ability to analyze quantitative data

– Technical knowledge related to the job

– Proficiency with computer software programs

– Ability to create and/or edits written reports

– Ability to sell and influence others

The Aeronautics Program Is…

• designed for adults who work or would like to work in the

field of aviation or aerospace.

• mapped to the needs and demands of the

aviation/aerospace industry; this is knowledge applicable

now and throughout the future of the industry

• a broad program with multiple disciplines.

• flexible with a broad base, electives and minors that

allow you to tailor your degree to your particular

interests and career goals .

• a launching point for your career that raises your value to

an industry that will always have need for your skills.

Depth

What are you Getting here?

• A Multidisciplinary degree BROAD BUT DETAIL AVAILABLE

• Skills and knowledge that will help you progress in the industry

– What skills? PROGRAM OUTCOME DRIVEN

– What knowledge?

• A comprehensive exposure to vetted outcomes which support you here and beyond

BSA

Program Outcomes

GENED Program Outcomes

• Critical Thinking. The student will apply

knowledge at the synthesis level to define and

solve problems within professional and

personal environments.

• Quantitative Reasoning. The student will

demonstrate the use of digitally enabled

technology (including concepts, techniques,

and tools of computing), mathematics

proficiency and analysis techniques to

interpret data for the purpose of drawing

valid conclusions and solving associated

problems

• Information Literacy. The student will conduct meaningful research, including gathering information from primary and secondary sources and incorporating and documenting source material in his or her writing.

• Communication. The student will communicate concepts in written, digital and oral forms to present technical and non-technical information.

GENED Program Outcomes

• Scientific Literacy. The student will be

able to analyze scientific evidence as it

relates to the physical world and its

interrelationship with human values and

interests

• Cultural Literacy. The student will be able

to analyze historical events, cultural

artifacts, and philosophical concepts.

GENED Program Outcomes

GENED Program Outcomes

• Life Long Personal Growth. The student

will be able to demonstrate the skills

needed to enrich the quality of life

through activities, which enhance and

promote lifetime learning.

• Aeronautical Science. The student will

demonstrate an understanding and

application of the basic and thus

advanced concepts of aeronautical

science as they apply to the

aviation/aerospace industry for solving

problems.

Aeronautics Program Outcomes

• Aviation Legislation and Law. The

student will engage and discuss to present

an understanding and application of

basic concepts in National and

International Legislation and Law as they

pertain to the aviation/aerospace

industry.

Aeronautics Program Outcomes

• Aviation Safety. The student will compare

and discuss in written and spoken formats

an understanding and application of

basic concepts in aviation safety as they

pertain to the aviation/aerospace

industry.

Aeronautics Program Outcomes

• Aviation Management and Operations.

The student will present and illustrate an

understanding and application of

management activities as they apply to

aviation/aerospace operations.

Aeronautics Program Outcomes

The Road To Capstone

The Culminating Event

Mapping

• In each course are Learning Outcomes

• Learning Outcomes are mapped up to

Program Outcomes

• LO’s and PO’s are also mapped to Ignite

Student Learning Outcomes

• This is how everything links together

Where is Capstone

information?

How do I prepare right now?

• Student Services in ERNIE

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• Comprehend your program structure to a point

where Program Outcomes are always in the

background

• Assignments relate to PO’s, you can often select

topics that are connected between courses

• Keeping to a theme throughout your degree

helps build your Capstone topic and materials

• Choosing a theme that relates to an area you

may already have experience enhances expertise

and knowledge

How can I prepare?

Remember these?

• 10 Skills employers want to see– Ability to work in a team

– Ability to make decisions and solve problems

– Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work

– Ability to communicate verbally with people inside and outside an organization

– Ability to obtain an process information

– Ability to analyze quantitative data

– Technical knowledge related to the job

– Proficiency with computer software programs

– Ability to create and/or edits written reports

– Ability to sell and influence others

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• Jan. 14, Aman Gupta: “Collaborative Supply Chains: Drivers and Challenges”

• Feb. 11, Fire Science Faculty: “Use of Virtual Labs in Aircraft Firefighting and Rescue Research”

Upcoming Webinars

worldwide.erau.edu/newsroom/free-webinars.html

Todays Presentation: Scott Burgess

burgesco@erau.edubalogc@erau.edu

~~~For questions about the webinar series: Bill Gibbs, Webinar Series Coordinator

bill.gibbs@erau.edu