Loughborough University

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Loughborough University

• Student Mentoring
• Industrially Based Projects
• Dr Peter Willmot
• Director of Undergraduate Studies
• Wolfson School of Mechanical Manufacturing
  Engineering

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• Project Core the Teaching Contract
• Why did we start a mentoring Scheme?
• How it works
• Benefits
• Difficulties

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The Teaching Contract Scheme

• Projects
• Partnership
• Personal Development
• Part B 2nd year
• Part D 4th year

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The Teaching Contract Scheme

• Team Projects
• Industrial Visits
• Industrial tutoring
• Presentation Skills
• Exhibition
• AGM industrial influence

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Why mentoring?Key Statements M.Eng.

• AIM
• To enable graduates to practice freely across a
  wide range and provide leadership in
  multidisciplinary projects

• MEANS
• A broad education followed by in depth studies
  and courses in business management

Source - I.Mech.E The Educational Base
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Leadership

• To enable an M.Eng. graduate to progress rapidly
  to a position of responsibility
• Industry organisation, human behavior

Source - I.Mech.E The Educational Base
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How the Scheme works

• Project Engineering 1 (30 credits)
• Project Engineering 2 (10 credits)

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How the Scheme Works

• Practicals
• One hour per week meeting with Teaching Contract
  team
• Support Lectures, Workshops Case studies
• Self Study Coursework

Strongly Student Centred
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Mentors Role
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Assessment

• Case Study
• Project Management Essay
• Mentoring Experience Report
• Tutor-Mentor Appraisal (3)

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Mentor Appraisal
.of the part D students

• Mirrors MPDS
• Appraisals by Staff (3)
• Appraisal by Mentees
• Open Visible

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Benefits

• For Finalist
• For Younger Student Project Team
• For Staff

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Difficulties

• Timetables
• Logistic Administration
• Space
• Staff Training

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In Conclusion

• Positive Feedback
• External Acclaim