Future of Engineering Education and Licensure  2007
Future of Engineering
Education and Licensure

Thursday, June 21, 2007 

Renaissance Toronto Hotel Airport, Toronto

Conference Summary

Contribute to discussion.

Opening Remarks: Walter K. Bilanski, P.Eng., President, Professional Engineers Ontario
Morning Keynote Speaker
John Milloy, Parliamentary Assistant to Minister of  Training, Colleges & Universities

Engineering Globalization Panel
Darrel Danyluk, P.Eng.  Past President - Engineers Canada
Pat J. Quinn, P.Eng.Past President - Professional Engineers Ontario
Stephen Armstrong, P.Eng. Chairman, Central Canada Branch - IMechE
Ravi Ravindran, P.Eng. President - Canadian Academy of Engineering

The Future of Engineering Education Panel
Andrew Ramsay, Executive Director, Engineering Council UK
William G.Corley, PE, President-elect, National Council of  Examiners for Engineering and Surveying
Dr. Marc Rosen, P.Eng., Dean of Engineering, University of Ontario Technical Institute
Dr. Graham T.  Reader, P.Eng., Dean of Engineering, University of Windsor

Accreditation and Academic Equivalency Panel
Dr. Tom J. Harris, P.Eng.,Dean, Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering, Queen's University
Dr. Doug W. Ruth, P.Eng.,Chair, Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board, Engineers Canada
Dr. Adel Sedra, P.Eng.,Dean, Faculty of Engineering,University of Waterloo
Dr. Al Stewart, P.Eng., Dean of Engineering (Civil Engineering), Royal Military College of Canada

Licensure Requirements Academic and Exams
James Smith, P.Eng, Past Chair, Canadian Engineering Qualifications Board Engineers Canada
Gloria Keene, Licensing Administrator Board of Professional Engineers - State of Michigan   
Dr. James K. W.  Lee, P.Eng.,Chair, PEO – Academic Requirements Committee                  

Afternoon Keynote Speaker
Jean Augustine, Fairness
Commissioner, The Office of the Fairness Commissioner
The vital role in ensuring that Ontario’s regulatory bodies build fair and open registration processes so that internationally trained professional have the opportunity to put their skills to work.”

Concluding Remarks: Walter K. Bilanski, P.Eng., President, Professional Engineers Ontario
Articles: Opening debate on engineering education reform by Michael Mastromatteo Engineering Dimensions, July/August 2007