Engineering 4 All (E4All) is a year-long professional development program designed to connect and support faculty and instructors across the College of Engineering to collectively advance teaching of cross-disciplinary professional skills for undergraduate students that are ubiquitous to all engineering disciplines (e.g., leadership, communication, ethical practices, and teamwork). The program is endorsed by the Dean’s Office and organized by a collaborative planning team with staff from the Center for Innovation in Engineering Education (CIEE), Academic Advising, Engineering Communications, and the Professional Development group within the Office of Inclusive Excellence & Educational Innovation.
The pilot program launched in fall 2023 with 30 participants representing every department. We are currently recruiting 10-15 new participants for the 2024-25 academic year. The time commitment for the program includes:
- Half-day kick-off meeting (currently scheduled for Wednesday, August 28 from 9:00-1:00 – lunch is included);
- A series of 90-minute workshops (3 each semester) to introduce topics, share resources, and develop implementation plans for your course;
- Winter retreat in late January (scheduled around your availability).
For more information, please contact Chris Dakes at dakes@wisc.edu. To register, please click the “Register” button below that will take you to a brief survey.
Program Goals
- Build a community of practice for faculty and instructors across the College of Engineering to support advances in teaching and learning
- Deepen student learning for four cross-disciplinary content areas that are ubiquitous for all engineering disciplines (teamwork, communications, ethics, and leadership)
- Approach changes in teaching with an equity lens and inclusive practices to help all students succeed
- Support direct application into courses
To register please click the button below:
Benefits of Participation
- Assistance with publishing in teaching and learning journals;
- Letters of recognition from College leadership to include in your personnel file for promotion;
- Letters of support for grant proposals, promotion packages, etc.;
- Invitations to special events open only to E4All participants.
Other benefits currently being explored include
- Professional development funds for teaching and learning priorities;
- Public recognition at all-school meetings, newsletters, “Spotlight on Teaching” features, etc.