ROWAN UNIVERSITY MAJOR IN WRITING ARTS

2017 ◽  
pp. 72-88
Author(s):  
Sanford Tweedie
Keyword(s):  
Rowan University

scholarly journals The role of extracurricular activities and lectures in mitigating medical student burnout

2021 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer C. Sepede ◽  
Joanna Petrides ◽  
Philip B. Collins ◽  
Meredith C. Jones ◽  
Nicole Cantor ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Extracurricular Activities ◽  
Maslach Burnout Inventory ◽  
Personal Accomplishment ◽  
Leadership Positions ◽  
Student Body ◽  
Individual Level ◽  
Rowan University ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
The Individual

Abstract Context Strong evidence throughout the literature highlights burnout as a significant and increasing problem among medical students, impacting students’ ability to effectively care for and empathize with patients. Objectives To examine how involvement in extracurricular activities and attendance at burnout lectures can impact burnout among medical students. Methods An anonymous digital survey including the Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) was sent to all students (n=765) at Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine. The survey included questions regarding the number of burnout/wellness lectures respondents had attended, the number of clubs in which the respondents participated, the number of hours spent in these clubs, and any leadership positions held by the respondents. Results Of the 765 students enrolled, 597 completed the survey. Results indicated that women participated in significantly more clubs than men (t[456]=−4.30; p<0.001). Men had higher scores on the depersonalization subscale of the MBI than women (t[463)=2.98; p<0.01]. There were no gender differences in emotional exhaustion or personal accomplishment. Linear regression analyses including gender and club participation as predictors of each of the burnout subscales indicated a significant interaction between gender and number of clubs (β=0.34; p<0.05), in that more club participation was associated with higher depersonalization scores for women, but lower depersonalization scores for men. The number of wellness/burnout prevention lectures attended was not predictive of scores on any of the burnout subscales. Conclusions Our results indicate the importance of understanding what drives burnout on the individual level and adapting interventions to suit the needs of individual students, rather than the student body as a whole.

scholarly journals Design Integrated in the Mechanical Engineering Curriculum: Assessment of the Engineering Clinics

2007 ◽  
Vol 129 (7) ◽  
pp. 682-691 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer Kadlowec ◽  
Krishnan Bhatia ◽  
Tirupathi R. Chandrupatla ◽  
John C. Chen ◽  
Eric Constans ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Survey Data ◽  
Mechanical Engineering ◽  
Engineering Students ◽  
Integrated Design ◽  
Curriculum Assessment ◽  
Rowan University ◽  
Core Courses ◽  
Team Environment ◽  
Design Skills ◽  
The Impact

At Rowan University, design has been infused into the curriculum through an eight-semester course sequence called the Engineering Clinics. Through this experience, students learn the art and science of design in a multidisciplinary team environment and hone their design skills throughout their 4-year career. This paper describes the objectives of the clinics, types of projects, and how the clinics complement traditional core courses in the curriculum. Impacts and benefits of the clinics on students and faculty are discussed, including retention and graduate study rates comparing Rowan University mechanical engineering students to their peers nationally. An assessment of the clinics is presented based on survey data and accreditation objectives and outcomes. Survey data from students were assessed to determine levels of students’ satisfaction and confidence based on the clinics. Results of alumni and employer surveys also provide valuable feedback for assessing and improving the clinics as well as confirmation of the impact of clinics after graduation. Survey data are discussed along with challenges of the clinics at Rowan and adaptability of them at other institutions. Overall, the clinics are a positive and integrated design experience in the curriculum and assist students in achieving the program objectives.

scholarly journals Engineering Innovators without Borders: Developing Entrepreneurial Opportunities for the Developing World through Engineering Redesign

2009 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 48-61
Author(s):  
Kevin McGarvey ◽  
Michael Biggs ◽  
Jesse Hill ◽  
Michael Panko ◽  
Nicole Bacher ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Developing World ◽  
Opportunity Recognition ◽  
Mechanical Device ◽  
Business Majors ◽  
Business Plans ◽  
Entrepreneurial Opportunities ◽  
Rowan University ◽  
Human Energy ◽  
Human Powered

“Engineering Innovators without Borders” seeks to establish entrepreneurship opportunities for the developing world. Through the Junior/Senior engineering clinics at Rowan University, engineering and business majors work together to develop sustainable devices and business plans. The first technology developed by this project is the human powered grain crusher. The grain crusher project aims to create a cheap and simple mechanical device to grind barley, corn, and other grain. The grain crusher utilizes human energy to crush grains quickly and efficiently. The goal is to provide technological solutions to problems in the developing world by using detailed opportunity recognition evaluations and development of prototypes. The prototypes are then turned over to the developing world for manufacture, distribution, and use. The projects are expected to provide entrepreneurial opportunities for the developing world, alleviate poverty, and improve the quality of life. The grain crusher will be adopted by the DHAN Foundation in India for manufacturing and piloting.

scholarly journals Sophomore Year In Civil And Environmental Engineering At Rowan University: Integration Of Communication, Mechanics And Design

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
William Riddell ◽  
Eric Constans ◽  
Kevin Dahm ◽  
Jennifer Courtney ◽  
Roberta Harvey ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Engineering ◽  
Rowan University

scholarly journals Leadership, Service Learning, and Executive Management in Engineering: The Rowan University Hurricane Katrina Recovery Team

1969 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
DeMond S. Miller
Keyword(s):  
Service Learning ◽  
Hurricane Katrina ◽  
Social Issues ◽  
Gulf Coast ◽  
Learning Experience ◽  
Executive Management ◽  
Organizational Skills ◽  
Rowan University ◽  
Team Project ◽  
User Friendly

Rowan University Hurricane Katrina Recovery Team Project is a service learning endeavor undertaken by students and faculty in various disciplines at Rowan University. The objectives of this service learning endeavor are threefold. The main objective is to help distressed communities in the Gulf Coast Region. Second, this project seeks to not only address broader social issues but to also leave a tangible contribution or impact in the area while asking the following questions: what do we as professional engineers have as a responsibility to the communities we serve, and what do we leave in the community to make it a better, more equitable place to live? The last objective is the management team’s successful assessment of the experience, including several logistical challenges. To this end, this article seeks to help other student-led projects by relaying our service learning experience in a coherent, user-friendly manner that serves as a model experience. By offering peer-to-peer advice in service learning, we wish to break down apprehension about service-learning opportunities and serve as a catalyst for other such endeavors. First, this paper will cover the importance of such endeavors as well as the methods and organizational skills used to design a project. Next, it will illustrate the type of work that was completed in an effort to help rebuild the New Orleans area. Finally, it will offer advice and recommendations for other students organizing similar projects by evaluating a multi-team project approach.

Use of Living Systems to Teach Basic Engineering Concepts

2010 ◽  
pp. 96-107
Author(s):  
Kauser Jahan ◽  
Jess W. Everett ◽  
Gina Tang ◽  
Stephanie Farrell ◽  
Hong Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Living System ◽  
Living Systems ◽  
Course Content ◽  
Cumberland County ◽  
Engineering Discipline ◽  
Rowan University ◽  
Rapid Dissemination ◽  
K 12 ◽  
Aquatic Sciences ◽  
Dynamic Website

Engineering educators have typically used non-living systems or products to demonstrate engineering principles. Each traditional engineering discipline has its own products or processes that they use to demonstrate concepts and principles relevant to the discipline. In recent years engineering education has undergone major changes with a drive to incorporate sustainability and green engineering concepts into the curriculum. As such an innovative initiative has been undertaken to use a living system such as an aquarium to teach basic engineering principles. Activities and course content were developed for a freshman engineering class at Rowan University and the Cumberland County College and K-12 outreach for the New Jersey Academy for Aquatic Sciences. All developed materials are available on a dynamic website for rapid dissemination and adoption.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document