Transcript Creation of a University Course For Standardization

ANSI/APEC Standards Education Conference
“Creation of a University Course
For Standardization”
Donald E. Purcell, Adjunct Faculty
School of Engineering & School of Law
Catholic University of America
February 28, 2011
7 Essential Issues
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Knowledge and awareness of university students
Steep learning curve
Educational Content
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Faculty
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Definitions, standards & standardization issues
Peer review (collaborative effort)
Guest Expert Speakers
Grading & evaluation of students
Student evaluations of course & faculty
Creating a standardization course is a collaborative effort
Awareness & Steep Learning Curve
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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
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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
U.S. Standards and Conformity Assessment System
APMP
IAAC
TS
SSD
NVCASE
ITAC16
WTO
ANSI
accredited
Product
Certifiers
Certified
Products
(Processes,
Services)
ANSI
accredited
Personnel
Certifiers
SDOs with
ANSI
accredited
procedures
SSOs &
Consortia
without ANSI
accreditation
Certified
Personnel
ANSs
(American
National
Standards)
Non-ANS
Standards
NPC
IPRPC
USNC
Technical
US
IEC
IEC
ISO
TAGs
TAGs
TAGs
USNC
IEC
IEC
IEC
TAGs
TAGs
TAGs
Board
Members
US Private &
Government
Sectors:
Organizations,
Government,
Companies,
Trade
Associations,
Consumers,
Educational
Institutions,
Individuals,
Others
ITU Sector
Members
ITAC ACICIP
Executive Office
Of the President
Other Agencies
Regional
Government
USPS
International
NSF
DHS FEMA
VA
Treasury
DOT NHTSA
EB CIP
State
DOL OSHA
DOJ
DOI
HUD
Legend
NRC
ITU
© 2007 ANSI
TPSC
SC-S&TB
TSP
CITEL
APEC/
SCSC
(Members)
NASA
OIE
Other SDOs
ICSP
ITC
APEC-TEL
FDA
HHS
IPC
Essential
Requirements
GSA
IPPC
PPQ
DOEd
DOE ES&H
DSP
DOD
CAPC
ANSI
ISO/IEC
17024
FCC
USCO
(Standardization-Telecom)
Cabinet Departments
USDA
QMS/EMS
Certified
Product/
Service
Providers
OMB
FAS
DOC
Policy
(Accreditation
of SDOs)
FTC
FAO
CODEX
USDA
APHIS
ANAB
accredited
QMS/EMS
Certifiers
ISO/IEC
Guide
65
IEC
(Standardization-SPS)
Inquiry point
FSIS
JTC1
Standardization
Others
Tested
Products
(Processes,
Services)
TBT
SPS
A2LA
(Testing)
US
Private
Sector
Inquiry point
ISO
ESOs
(Accreditation of Certifiers)
ISO/IEC
Guides
62 / 66
(17021)
Accredited
Laboratories
NCSCI
Others
* Institute policy
committees
& councils
ISO/IEC
17025
NVLAP
Other iSDOs
AIC
(Certification)
US&FCS
200+ FCS Officers
worldwide
including 4
Regional Standards
Attachés
ACLASS
MAC
ASQ
L.A.B
MAS
IAS
Laboratories /
Metrology
AIHA
NIST
Standards Liaison
FQS-I
TA
PRI-Nadcap
ITA
NACLA
NSBs
ANSI
Accreditation
(Accreditation of Laboratories)
DOC
PASC
IAF
EPA
SIM
ILAC
APLAC
BIPM
COPANT
CPSC
OIML
(Standardization)
PAC
USTR
APLMF
(Accreditation of Certifiers)
Recognition (via ISO/IEC 17011)
(Standardization)
(Accreditation of Laboratories)
(Metrology)
Non-Government
Program / Body
Strategic Value of Standards
Standards are a bridge between
markets and technologies
Markets:
Technologies
•Consumer
•Commercial
•Government
Standards
Whoever controls the bridge
controls the future…
Standards Issues
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Catholic university requires all students to evaluate a
course and faculty at the conclusion of a course.
Evaluation Issues
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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
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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
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Donald E. Purcell
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 202/531-0551
Website: www.strategicstandards.com