ATTRACTING STUDENTS TO A PROFESSIONAL CAREER IN TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING. AN INFORMATIONAL REPORT

It is noted that there is a shortage of graduates in the B. S., M.S. and PhD levels. This is a report of a study of the existing conditions for these degrees during 1986-87. The quality of recent civil engineering students, the desired educational program, and career decision factors are discussed. Areas needing improvement are noted including the professional image, salaries; and professional and social status of the transportation engineering professional. It is recommended that the Institute of Transportation Engineers develop a comprehensive recruitment program directed to students who have the potential to become quality professionals.

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• Supplemental Notes:
  • By ITE Technical Committee 2-32.
• Publication Date: 1990-1

Media Info

• Features: References; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 42-47
• Serial:
  • ITE Journal
  • Volume: 60
  • Issue Number: 1
  • Publisher: Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE)
  • ISSN: 0162-8178
  • Serial URL: https://www.ite.org/publications/ite-journal/

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Education; Professional personnel; Recruiting; Transportation engineering
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Highways; I10: Economics and Administration;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00492141
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Mar 31 1990 12:00AM