De La Salle University, Manila to host the International Conference on Civil Engineering Education (ICCEE2012)

To produce globally competitive and socially responsible civil engineers is a major challenge to civil engineering (CE) schools all over the world. CE educators are now challenged to address issues such as the  global mobility of professional civil engineers, outcomes-based education as a framework in the accreditation of schools, the use of new and advanced technology in the teaching and learning process in the university and the impact of collaboration and networking with international institutions and professional organizations.

The Department of Civil Engineering, De La Salle University-Manila will host the  ICCEE2012 – International Conference on Civil Engineering Education Conference 2012 with the theme “Addressing Global Challenges in Civil Engineering Education” on November 9-10, 2012.  This international conference will serve as a forum for CE educators, researchers, practitioners, school administrators and students  to exchange information, to share lessons and to discuss strategies on how civil engineering education can be improved to produce globally competitive and socially responsible professional civil engineers.

OBJECTIVES:

1. To serve as a forum among CE educators, students, administrators, professional engineers and organizations, and the industry for the purpose of training globally competitive and socially responsible professional civil engineers.
2. To inform and train CE educators about evolving pedagogies in engineering education specifically on outcomes-based education.
3. To share lessons on initiatives and strategies of CE educators on innovative teaching and learning
4. To identify various stakeholders that play a role in the improvement of CE education
5. To showcase student outputs and products demonstrating achievement of learning outcomes

HIGHLIGHTS:

1. KEYNOTE SESSIONS: Invited speakers to deliver plenary papers.
2. PARALLEL SESSIONS: Presentors from academe, industry and government to present papers on the topics listed below. The abstracts and full papers will be reviewed by a panel of referees.
1. Emerging trends and issues in engineering education

                                                               i.      Outcomes-based education

                                                             ii.      Active and cooperative learning

                                                            iii.      Sustainability, diasaster management and contemporary issues

2. Global mobility for engineering professionals

                                                               i.      Washington Accord and accreditation

                                                             ii.      Internationalization of engineering education

                                                            iii.      APEC and ASEAN engineers

3. Application of technology in engineering education

                                                               i.      Information and software technology

                                                             ii.      Multimedia technology

4. Enhancing learning through research

                                                               i.      Thesis

                                                             ii.      Multidisciplinary researches

5. Reinventing the laboratory experience

                                                               i.      Virtual experiments

                                                             ii.      Open-ended experiments

                                                            iii.      State-of-the-art laboratory equipment

6. Innovative student projects and design courses

                                                               i.      Model and poster making

                                                             ii.      Capstone design projects

                                                            iii.      Innovative oral presentations

7. Learning through practice and community service

                                                               i.      OJT experiences

                                                             ii.      Service learning

                                                            iii.      Sustainable solutions in the community

8. Collaboration, networking and linkages

                                                               i.      Professional organizations (PICE, ASEP, ASCE, IABSE)

                                                             ii.      International organizations (JSPS, AUN/SEED-Net)

                                                            iii.      Government institutions (CHED, DOST, ERDT, PRC)

3. YOUNG INSTRUCTORS WORKSHOP: A seminar/workshop on OBE for young CE instructors (age < 35 yrs) to be invited and selected from among CE schools in the Philippines to attend the workshop. A selection criteria will be specified. The topics for the workshop include OBE concepts, syllabus writing and assessment. Certificate of Completion will be issued.
4. STUDENT RESEARCH POSTER PRESENTATION:  Undergraduate and graduate students to present posters on their research or thesis.
5. ICCEE 2012 AWARDS:  Select the best poster presentation among the posters submitted in the Student Research Poster Presentation.
6. 10^TH NATIONAL CE EDUCATION CONGRESS: The members and directors of the Association of CE Educators of the Philippines (ACEEP) will hold a membership meeting and congress to strengthen the organization.
7. EXHIBITS: Companies (Books, Lab Equipment, Computers, etc.) will be invited to exhibit their products.

CALL FOR PAPERS:

Participants who wish to present a paper in accordance with the theme and topics of the conference are invited to submit an abstract (maximum of 300 words) as a word document on or before July 31, 2012. Indicate the name of the presenting author, affiliation, email address and topic category. Submit to Dr. Alexis Fillone at amfillone@gmail.com and Dr. Andres Oreta at  andyoreta@gmail.com.

CALL FOR STUDENT POSTERS:

There will be a poster competition for researches conducted by undergraduate and graduate students. Cash awards and certificates will be given to outstanding posters. Students are invited to submit an abstract (maximum of 300 words) as a word document on or before July 31, 2012. Indicate the name of the presenting author, affiliation and email address. Submit to amfillone@gmail.com and andyoreta@gmail.com.

ABSTRACT FORMAT:

IMPORTANT DATES:

• July 31, 2012 - Submission of abstracts for papers and posters
• August 15, 2012 - Notification of authors on submitted abstracts
• September 24, 2012 - Submission of e-copies of full papers and posters
• November 9-10, 2012 - Conference
• November 10, 2012 - 10th National CE Education Congress
• November 10, 2012 - ACEEP meeting

REGISTRATION FEE:

Register online or send an email to mary.ann.adajar@dlsu.edu.ph and/or cheryl.capiz@dlsu.edu.ph with the following information:

• Subject: ICCEE2012 Registration - Your Name
• Name of Participant(s)
• Name and Address of Institution
• Email Address

For Philippine Participants:

• Early Bird Fee (Until Sept. 21, 2012): P3,000.00
• Regular Fee: P3,500.00

For Foreign Participants:

• Early Bird Fee (Until Sept. 21, 2012): US$ 150.00
• Regular Fee: US$ 180.00

Contact the secretariat for details:
Send email to mary.ann.adajar@dlsu.edu.ph and/or cheryl.capiz@dlsu.edu.ph or Fax to +632-5240563