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The Educational System The rapid pace of technological change, the increased degree of specialization, and sharp fluctuations in demand for engineers in various fields have all placed considerable stress on the engineering education system. Over the past 10 to 12 years, as the overall number of students entering college has plateaued and federal subsidies have begun to decrease, engineering schools have had fewer funds available for improvements to existing facilities and equipment even though at the same time engineering school enrollments have climbed dramatically.
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The shortage of faculty has been a major problem for engineering schools for a number of years {see, for example, Shakertown Conference, 1981~. Combined with the generally increased numbers of engineering students in classes, the changing patterns of enrollment, and the scarcity of adequate equipment, the faculty shortage has serious implications for the quality of engineering graduates {see National Association of State Universities and Land Grant Colleges, 1982~.
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