Faculty
Faculty
Faculty
Welcome to the Clinic Match Faculty Module.
Use the following form to propose projects:
Note: There was a few changes done to the prompts. Please read each one carefully.
Faculty FAQs can be found at the end of the page.
New to Clinic Match? Review the content below.
Key Dates
Event | Date |
Faculty Submission Opening | 9 am, Sunday, January 5th |
Student Submission Opening | 9 am, Sunday, January 19th |
Student Submission Closing | 9 am, Wednesday, January 22nd |
Discipline Managers (DMs)
Discipline | Manager (Email) |
Mechanical Engineering (ME) | Dr. Bakrania (bakrania@rowan.edu) |
Electrical & Computer Engineering (ECE) | Dr. Chakraborty (chakraborty@rowan.edu) |
Civil Engineering (CEE) | Dr. Mantawy (mantawy@rowan.edu) |
Chemical Engineering (ChE) | Dr. Stanzione (stanzione@rowan.edu) |
Experiential Engineering Education (EXE*) | Dr. Mallouk (mallouk@rowan.edu) |
Student Manager | Glen Vosgerichian (vosger93@students.rowan.edu) |
*Note: “EXE” in the clinic match portal is the ExEED Department
The Process
1. Faculty Input. Professors propose their clinic project ideas at Professor Clinic Request form prior to the start of the term. They specify their student needs with either: (a) the number of students from each engineering discipline, or (b) the total number of students, regardless of their engineering discipline. Professors begin submitting about two weeks before students can request projects. This submission process can continue until the first clinic day.
2. Project Sign-up. Students will select 8 unique projects that interest them using the browse/select projects site. Students can edit their responses up until the listed sign-up deadline. This will not affect their place in line, so submitting early is preferred.
3.Project Discussion. Professors and faculty can use the first clinic period (12:30pm to 3:15pm on Tuesday) to pitch their projects. Additionally, during Fall semesters, the second clinic period may be used for pitches. It is recommended that students attend to learn more about the opportunities and ask questions.
4. The Match. The clinic sorting algorithm is executed after the given deadline for student submissions. This algorithm automatically assigns students to projects based on a set criteria. The details of the criteria are provided below. It is in your best interest to familiarize yourself with the criteria.
5. Broadcast. Discipline Managers (DM) make final adjustments to the Match within their departments. These adjustments are typically minor. On the Thursday of the first week of classes, the results are broadcast to faculty and students. Students report to their assigned clinic faculty to begin their projects.
Algorithm Details
The Criteria. The Clinic Match algorithm assigns students based on a priority criteria.
- The highest priority goes to students specifically requested by the faculty. If you convince the professor to request you for a project AND you list the same project as your top choice, the match is almost guaranteed. In rare cases, Discipline Managers (DMs) may still reassign you based on departmental needs.
- Seniors have a higher priority than juniors.
- Students with experience on the project have priority over new applicants.
- If all criteria are the same for two students, priority goes to the one that submitted the form earlier. So get in early.
Match Outcome. Unfortunately, there is no guarantee to get one of the eight choices. If all the student requests are filled with higher priority students, or the sign-up form was not submitted, students will be initially unassigned. The DMs will then assign students to a project as they see fit. If you notice mistakes or concerns with your final assignment contact your DM first.
Guided Selection. Use the project information to identify popular projects with high Popularity Index (P.I.). It is better to choose a less popular clinic project that still holds your interest rather than risk being assigned to any open project during the manual assignment process.
Sample Project Guide
*Note: “EXE” in the clinic match portal is the ExEED Department
Here are a couple thoughts on how to submit an appealing project to students:
- Identify what the students will gain.
- Indicate the skills required.
- Add an attractive image/thumbnail.