The Importance of Networking and Building Relationships to Further Development Activities in an Engineering Technology Department at a Public Institution

Abstract

This paper shows the importance of networking and building relationships to further development activities in an engineering technology department at a public institution, so that the department can increase in quality for its graduates. It will also show the results of what this process can bring about, i.e., creating a margin of excellence so that the department’s programs can move to a higher level with the extra funds that this process can bring about.