CONTENTS

4.1 INTRODUCTION/OVERVIEW
4.1.1 ERCs and Their Role in Education
4.1.2 Unique Features of ERC Education Programs

4.2 EDUCATION PROGRAM PLANNING AND DIRECTION
4.2.1 Planning Considerations
4.2.2 Scope and Range of Education Programs
4.2.3 Education Program Direction and Management
4.2.3.1 Qualifications of the Education Coordinator/Director
4.2.3.2 The Education Coordinator/Director's Position in Center Management
4.2.4 Strategic Planning
4.2.4.1 Strategic Planning Process
4.2.4.2 Initial Planning Issues
4.2.5 Graduating Centers: Planning and Preparation
4.2.6 Developing a Budget
4.2.6.1 Establishing Appropriate Budget Levels
4.2.6.2 Sources of Education Funds
4.2.6.3 Strategies for Funding Education Programs
4.2.6.4 Education Staff Funding
4.2.7 Role of NSF

4.3 EDUCATION PROGRAMS
4.3.1 Graduate Programs
4.3.1.1 Recruitment
4.3.1.2 Student Financial Support
4.3.1.3 Graduate Outreach Programs
4.3.1.4 Multi-Site Centers
4.3.2 Undergraduate Programs
4.3.2.1 An Emphasis on Undergraduate Research
4.3.2.2 Research Experiences for Undergraduates
4.3.2.3 Involving Students in the Life of the ERC
4.3.3 Community Colleges and Technical Institutes
4.3.4 Precollege Outreach
4.3.4.1 Outreach to Students
4.3.4.2 Outreach to Teachers

4.4 CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT
4.4.1 New and Modified Courses
4.4.2 New Degree Programs
4.4.2.1 Undergraduate Minors
4.4.2.2 BS Programs
4.4.2.3 MS Programs
4.4.3 Professional Certificate Programs
4.4.4 Center/Department/College Curriculum Relationships

4.5 EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH TO INDUSTRY AND COMMUNITIES
4.5.1 Student/Industry Involvement
4.5.2 Seminars and Workshops
4.5.3 Lifelong Learning Programs
4.5.4 Special Community Outreach

4.6 EDUCATIONAL COLLABORATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS
4.6.1 Local Collaboration
4.6.1.1 Collaboration Within the University
4.6.1.2 Collaboration with Community Groups, Local K-12 Schools, and Community Colleges
4.6.2 Collaboration on a National Scale
4.6.2.1 ERC-to-ERC Collaboration
4.6.2.2 Collaboration With Non-ERC Institutions
4.6.2.3 Collaboration with Industry
4.6.3 International Initiatives
4.6.3.1 Programs Involving Graduate Students
4.6.3.2 Programs Involving Undergraduate Students

4.7 DELIVERY SYSTEMS FOR EDUCATION PROGRAMS
4.7.1 Remote Instructional Delivery via Television
4.7.2 Computer-Based Instruction
4.7.2.1 Computer Simulations
4.7.2.2 CD-ROMs and Downloadable Computer-Based Educational Materials
4.7.3 Use of the Internet for Instruction and Dissemination
4.7.3.1 Web-based Education Delivery Systems
4.7.3.2 Web-Based Education Materials
4.7.4 Conventional Publication Media

4.8 SUMMARY: STRATEGIES AND LESSONS LEARNED
4.8.1 Education Program Planning and Direction
4.8.2 Education Programs
4.8.3 Curriculum Development
4.8.4 Educational Outreach to Industry and Communities
4.8.5 Educational Collaborations and Partnerships
4.8.6 Delivery Systems for Education Programs

ATTACHMENT 4-1. EFFECTIVENESS OF ERC GRADUATES IN INDUSTRY AND OTHER SECTORS
ATTACHMENT 4-2. LIST OF EDUCATION PROGRAMS BY CENTER (Note: Links to Education section)
ATTACHMENT 4-3. CPES COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR THE EXCHANGE OF GRADUATE STUDENTS

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