AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR ENGINEERING EDUCATION
ACADEMY OF FELLOWS
ANNUAL MEETING: June 23, 2010
LOUISVILLE, KY
MINUTES
Chairman Bill Wilhelm opened the meeting by first recognizing the members of the ASEE Board of Directors in attendance.
Introductions
The newly elected Fellows in attendance, listed below, introduced themselves and provided a brief description of their present position and their activities in ASEE.
Ramesh Agarwal
Lia Brillhart
Eugene DeLoatch
Dennis Fallon
Don Giddens
Joan Gosink
Bill Oakes
Paul Peercy
Teri Reed-Rhoads
Tom Roberts
Bev Waterford
The “old” members of the Academy introduced themselves.
Thanks to ASEE Staff
Wilhelm recognized the excellent support from the ASEE staff that was provided to him in setting up the Academy meeting. Dwight Wardell, Kat Dorman, Sandra Wingate-Bey, Lee Ann Watson. These individuals were very helpful to him. He also thanked Headquarters for subsidizing the breakfast to minimize the cost to those who attend.
Remarks from ASEE President and President-Elect
Wilhelm introduced President J.P. Mohsen. In his remarks he made the following points.
Louisville is a great place for the meeting.
He discussed the search for the Executive Director to replace Frank Huband who has announced he will retire in November. He complimented Huband in his efforts for the 20 years he has been in this position. Huband inherited an ASEE organization that had numerous problems in operation and finances and was able to put the organization on a solid organizational and financial base.
He announced that an oversight committee had selected Lyle Feisel as the Interim Director. Lyle has been President of ASEE and had numerous other positions.
A search committee led by Don Giddens, President Elect-Elect, will begin to work immediately. It will be a national search to find the best possible person. They will seek input from the entire membership in this search. He stated that there is a wealth of wisdom in the Academy of Fellows and he is seeking help from that group at the appropriate time.
Last year the global activities of ASEE expanded. In October there will be a World Educational Forum held in Singapore and he encourage the members to attend. Renatta Engel led an international activities group. The Board approved an international strategic plan at the Sunday meeting.
Wilhelm introduced President-Elect Renata Engel.
She echoed Mohsen’s comments on the search for a new Executive Director. She predicted an exciting year ahead. She encouraged attendance at the meeting in Vancouver.
Remarks from Executive Director
Wilhelm introduced Frank Huband, Executive Director..
He thanked the group for their assistance during his tenure as Exec. Director. The attendance at this year’s meeting was 1906 prime attendees and a total of 3224 compared to 1904 and 3269 last year.
Academy of Fellows Award
Angie Perna discussed a new award that the Academy of Fellows is working to develop. The minimum amount needed to initiate a new award fund is close to being reached. Additional funds are sought from the Fellows and they are encouraged to contribute. Lyle Feisel has been asking for the additional funds. This award will be for outstanding adminstration. (Look this up from last year’s minutes).
Nominating Committee Report
John Prados made the Nominating Committee Report in the absence of Ed Jones, who had to leave the meeting due to a conflict.
Bill Wilhelm – Past Chair and Chair of the Nominating Committee
Carl Locke - Chair
Mary Anderson-Rowland – Secretary and Vice Chair
Frank Gourley – Newsletter Editor
Election of the nominees was by Consensus
Wilhelm passed the :Engineer-Approved Gavel (Ball-Peen Hammer) to Locke.
Conclusion of Meeting
Locke announced the next meeting of the Academy would be in Vancouver, BC, Canada on June 29, 2011.
Wilhelm announced a group photo would be taken of the new Fellows and individual photos of Fellows who were to receive an ASEE award. In addition, individual photos of all Fellows were taken. These photos will be posted on the ASEE website.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 am.
Minutes submitted by Carl E. Locke, Secretary 2009-2010.
CEL
6/29/10
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR ENGINEERING EDUCATION
ACADEMY OF FELLOWS
ANNUAL MEETING: June 23, 2010
LOUISVILLE, KY
MINUTES
Chairman Bill Wilhelm opened the meeting by first recognizing the members of the ASEE Board of Directors in attendance.
Introductions
The newly elected Fellows in attendance, listed below, introduced themselves and provided a brief description of their present position and their activities in ASEE.
Ramesh Agarwal
Lia Brillhart
Eugene DeLoatch
Dennis Fallon
Don Giddens
Joan Gosink
Bill Oakes
Paul Peercy
Teri Reed-Rhoads
Tom Roberts
Bev Waterford
The “old” members of the Academy introduced themselves.
Thanks to ASEE Staff
Wilhelm recognized the excellent support from the ASEE staff that was provided to him in setting up the Academy meeting. Dwight Wardell, Kat Dorman, Sandra Wingate-Bey, Lee Ann Watson. These individuals were very helpful to him. He also thanked Headquarters for subsidizing the breakfast to minimize the cost to those who attend.
Remarks from ASEE President and President-Elect
Wilhelm introduced President J.P. Mohsen. In his remarks he made the following points.
Louisville is a great place for the meeting.
He discussed the search for the Executive Director to replace Frank Huband who has announced he will retire in November. He complimented Huband in his efforts for the 20 years he has been in this position. Huband inherited an ASEE organization that had numerous problems in operation and finances and was able to put the organization on a solid organizational and financial base.
He announced that an oversight committee had selected Lyle Feisel as the Interim Director. Lyle has been President of ASEE and had numerous other positions.
A search committee led by Don Giddens, President Elect-Elect, will begin to work immediately. It will be a national search to find the best possible person. They will seek input from the entire membership in this search. He stated that there is a wealth of wisdom in the Academy of Fellows and he is seeking help from that group at the appropriate time.
Last year the global activities of ASEE expanded. In October there will be a World Educational Forum held in Singapore and he encourage the members to attend. Renatta Engel led an international activities group. The Board approved an international strategic plan at the Sunday meeting.
Wilhelm introduced President-Elect Renata Engel.
She echoed Mohsen’s comments on the search for a new Executive Director. She predicted an exciting year ahead. She encouraged attendance at the meeting in Vancouver.
Remarks from Executive Director
Wilhelm introduced Frank Huband, Executive Director..
He thanked the group for their assistance during his tenure as Exec. Director. The attendance at this year’s meeting was 1906 prime attendees and a total of 3224 compared to 1904 and 3269 last year.
Academy of Fellows Award
Angie Perna discussed a new award that the Academy of Fellows is working to develop. The minimum amount needed to initiate a new award fund is close to being reached. Additional funds are sought from the Fellows and they are encouraged to contribute. Lyle Feisel has been asking for the additional funds. This award will be for outstanding adminstration. (Look this up from last year’s minutes).
Nominating Committee Report
John Prados made the Nominating Committee Report in the absence of Ed Jones, who had to leave the meeting due to a conflict.
Bill Wilhelm – Past Chair and Chair of the Nominating Committee
Carl Locke - Chair
Mary Anderson-Rowland – Secretary and Vice Chair
Frank Gourley – Newsletter Editor
Election of the nominees was by Consensus
Wilhelm passed the :Engineer-Approved Gavel (Ball-Peen Hammer) to Locke.
Conclusion of Meeting
Locke announced the next meeting of the Academy would be in Vancouver, BC, Canada on June 29, 2011.
Wilhelm announced a group photo would be taken of the new Fellows and individual photos of Fellows who were to receive an ASEE award. In addition, individual photos of all Fellows were taken. These photos will be posted on the ASEE website.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:45 am.
Minutes submitted by Carl E. Locke, Secretary 2009-2010.
CEL
6/29/10
