Center for Excellence in Engineering Education

What We Do

The Center of Excellence for Engineering Education (CE³) provides a holistic approach to improving the quality of education at The University of Texas at San Antonio College of Engineering. The center aims to improve the retention, graduation rates, marketability, and preparedness of the students in the college. Workshops for writing and problem solving skills, resources for internship opportunities, tutoring and gate keeper courses, FE exam preparation, and career advising are all examples of the activities on hand at the center. The center also facilitates sequential internships in local industries as part of student development.

Students are not the only ones in our College who benefit from the CE³. Faculty can attend workshops on teaching effectiveness and curriculum development, participate in educational research projects, and give seminars on global issues, engineering ethics, and professionalism. The center also provides resources for the academic assessments needed for ABET accreditation.

Our Mission

The mission of the CE³ is to promote and improve the learning of various engineering fields, enhance academic performance, promote life-long learning, and train the next generation of the finest engineers. The center implements strategies in order to improve retention and graduation in the College of Engineering. It also provides an environment for faculty to perform educational research and to disseminate the results of such research activity.

Our Goals

• Improve retention and graduation rates in the College of Engineering
• Lead superior research on teaching and learning in engineering disciplines and to disseminate the results
• Improve the quality of engineering education by providing essential resources to engineering faculty and students.
• Promote multidisciplinary capstone programs with industry involvement
• Provide educational support for the science and math teachers and learners at the K-12, university, and continuing professional development levels
• Increase external funding for engineering education activities
• Increase the pass rate of FE exam

Contact the CE³

Dr. Mehdi Shadaram
Center Director
P:(210) 458-6872, F:(210)458-5515
Mehdi.Shadaram@utsa.edu

Julie Colibri
Program Specialist
P:(210) 458-5069, F:(210) 458-4018 Julie.Colibri@utsa.edu