What is the ASCE Educational Activities Committee?
The Educational Activities Committee reports to the Board of Directors of ASCE and is charged with influencing, initiating and implementing appropriate activities throughout the formal education process of civil engineers. It has formed a variety of committees, including committees on student activities, faculty development, and curriculum and accreditation. There is a full time educational activities staff group within ASCE with an active outreach program. For example, EDAC sponsors the EXCEED program for faculty teaching training. How can the DHC affect ASCE policies? The short answer is only with great difficulty. ASCE is a large organization with a well-developed set of operating rules and procedures. Change is not easy. At the same time, the Civil Engineering departments are critical for ASCE, because future members are department alumni. Formally, the DHC can pass resolutions of policy recommendations, which are then submitted to the DHCEC, and the DHCEC can pass resolutions sent
