What Really Counts: An Exploration of Student Success in Engineering Education

Talk description

We know there is no single silver bullet metric to measure the outcomes of higher education and that learning goes beyond engineering knowledge, also including wider skills and affective measures, and that robustly measuring gains requires multiple indicators. We are well-versed in awarding gaps, but how do we use analytics to identify and intervene what is leading to those gaps, addressing equity rather than outcomes? 

This talk draws on two decades of research aiming to shift the conversation on quality and effectiveness in the context of engineering education. It explores how measures of what students gain from their time in higher education can challenge the status quo, including the relationship of assessment and feedback; staff perceptions of teaching and research; and professional accreditation.

Speaker bio

Camille Kandiko Howson is Professor of Higher Education in the Centre for Higher Education Research and Scholarship (CHERS) at Imperial College London, UK. Prior to joining Imperial, she was Senior Lecturer and Academic Head of Student Engagement at King’s College London. 

She is a Council Member of the Society for Research into Higher Education (SRHE) and Chair of the Research and Development Committee, which she’s served on since 2012. She is a Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. 

About our seminar series

Our online seminar series showcases contemporary research and practice in engineering education, aligned with the Centre’s mission to advance global excellence in the field.

In this series, leading scholars and practitioners from diverse backgrounds examine current challenges and emerging opportunities in engineering education and related areas.

Who this is for

Academics, researchers, students, and professionals with an interest in engineering education and related fields. 

Attendees will benefit from:

• Clear insights into emerging research and effective practice in engineering education.
• Exposure to diverse perspectives shaping the future of engineering education.
• Opportunities to engage directly with leading experts through Q&A.