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The approach to communication training developed in the CONNECT Program has some significant advantages over more traditional methodologies. CONNECT is: Flexible - As a series of workshops, CONNECT may be scheduled to maximize convenience and effectiveness. Responsive - The CONNECT model can respond to the needs of students and faculty extremely quickly. Sensitive - Concise, focused evaluation shows the CONNECT model may be directed at specific needs of the participants. Complementary - CONNECT complements and enhances the existing engineering curriculum but does not intrude upon it. Efficient - One intensive workshop annually is highly beneficial, providing students with a stimulating experience on which to build and practice. Sequential - The four-year program parallels the students growth and educational progress. Cost Effective - The CONNECT Program at the Cooper Union provides communication training at low direct cost per student per year. Low Burden - The CONNECT model puts a very low burden on both students and faculty. Relevant - An engineering faculty member directs the CONNECT Program and ensures that program activities are relevant to the professional engineer. Well-received - The CONNECT Program has been embraced enthusiastically by faculty members and strongly endorsed by our ABET visitors. Simple - The CONNECT model is simple in concept and adheres to two underlying fundamentals - the training should be relevant to a professional engineers' needs, and this is best learned in an intensive, experiential mode. Replicable - The simplicity, flexibility, cost-effectiveness, and low burden of the CONNECT Program makes it highly adaptable. Incremental - The CONNECT model can be implemented gradually, a step at a time. |
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