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ANSI/APEC Standards Education Conference“Creation of a University Course
For Standardization”
Donald E. Purcell, Adjunct FacultySchool of Engineering & School of Law
Catholic University of AmericaFebruary 28, 2011
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
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.
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
Cabinet Departments
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International
Regional
Government
Non-Government
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ANAB accredited QMS/EMS Certifiers
ANSI accredited
Product Certifiers
ANSI accredited Personnel Certifiers
SDOs with ANSI
accredited procedures
CAPC
USNC
IPC
Board
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TAGs
USNCIEC
TAGsIEC
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TAGs
USISO
TAGs
ISO/IEC Guides62 / 66(17021)
ISO/IEC Guide
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ISO/IEC 17024
QMS/EMS Certified Product/Service
Providers
Certified Products
(Processes, Services)
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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)
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LA
AC
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Accredited Laboratories
Tested Products
(Processes, Services)
ITU Sector
Members
ITAC
Policy Technical (Accreditation
of SDOs)
* Institute policy committees& councils
SIM
NIST
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US&FCS
MAC
MAS
FSIS
Standards Liaison
Laboratories / Metrology
200+ FCS Officers
worldwide including 4 Regional
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USDA
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OIE
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PASC
Standardization
Accreditation
Other iSDOs
FAS
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(Metrology)
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(Standardization-Telecom)
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ANSI Essential
Requirements
ISO/IEC 17025
DH
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USCO
IPPC
CODEX
WTO
SPS
TBT
FAOInquiry point ICSP
(Members)
ITAC16
US Private Sector
APEC-TEL
Inquiry point
(Standardization-SPS)
ITU
CITEL
LegendPPQ ACICIP
EB
CIP
NSBs
ESOs
Others
Other SDOs
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Members
IPRPC
TS
SSD
NVCASE
NVLAP
NCSCI
© 2007 ANSI
Strategic Value of Standards
Standards are a bridge between markets and technologies
Technologies Markets:
•Consumer
•Commercial
•Government
Whoever controls the bridge controls the future…
Standards
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
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
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.
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)
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
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.
Contact Information
Donald E. Purcell Email: [email protected] Telephone: 202/531-0551 Website: www.strategicstandards.com