Ronald C. Paré
Employer
Civil, Mechanical and Related Technologies Department CMRT
Master of Science in Mechanical
Engineering,
California State
University, Los Angeles
Special Emphasis: Applied
Mechanics and Computer Programming Applications
University of Houston, College of Technology, Houston, Texas 1983-Present
Program Coordinator (1990-Present),
Department Chairman (1985-1986 and 1987-1989)
Associate Professor of Mechanical
Engineering Technology (1983-Present)
o Courses
taught include: Materials and Processes, Static's, Manufacturing
Systems, Strength of Materials, Kinematics, Engineering Graphics,
Descriptive Geometry, Computer Drafting and Design I, II and III, Computer-Aided
Drafting I & II-AutoCAD & Microstation, Process Piping Drafting
Design, Special Projects.
Taught on UH Instructional
Television Network (4 courses).
o Research emphasis: Application of Computer Graphics to Descriptive Geometry.
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Service: University Parking and Transportation Committee (1998-Present);
University Committee on Committees (1996-1997); President's Athletic Advisory
Committee (1996-1999), Chair (1998); Writing Proficiency Exam Grader
(1996); ROTC Detachment Scholarship Committee (1995-Present); SAC
Accreditation Student Life and Athletics Committee (1995-1997), Chair,
University Undergraduate Academic Operations and Standards Committee, (1993-1994);
College of Technology Faculty Senate Representative (1992-1995); Mentor
Program (1988-Present); University Undergraduate Council (1986-1988 &
1992-1995)
Cogswell College, Seattle, WA and San Francisco, CA 1973-1983
Vice President and Dean of Cogswell
College North, Seattle, Washington
Vice President and Academic
Dean, San Francisco, California
Associate Professor of Mechanical
Engineering Technology
o Administered academic programs in Engineering Technology (2+2) and Architecture at a small private technical college.
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Taught at least two courses every year from 1973-1983, including Graphics,
Computer Programming, Statics-Dynamics, Kinematics, Mathematics,
Seminars and Senior Project.
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, California 1968-1973
Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering
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Courses taught include: Graphics, Engineering Fundamentals, Mechanics,
Machine Design, Structural Analysis, Strength of Materials and Computer
Programming.
Other Full-Time Experience
U. S. Army, Fort Wolters, TX, Fort Rucker, AL, Fort Eustis, Virginia USA 1965-1968
Commissioned Officer, Pilot, Maintenance Officer
o Highest Rank: Captain.
o Served 13 months in South Vietnam after one year pilot training.
*
Awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross twice plus three other combat valor
medals.
Tracy, Brunstrum and Dudley Engineering Consultants, Seattle, WA 1965
Mechanical Engineer (February-March)
Other Experience
Clothes That Fit®, Texmark Chemicals, Inc., TSTI
Harlingen 1992-Present
Consultant - Computer Aided Drafting
Vertical Plane Corpration
1992
Consultant - Engineering Analysis
Various Publishers and Professional Journals
1986-Present
Consultant - Critique of prospective textbooks and articles
United States Army Reserve USAR
1975-1997
Retired as Colonel - Exercise Group Branch Chief, Transportation
Specialist, Engineer Officer, Pilot
o 75th US Army Division (Exercise), Houston, Texas (1983-1997).
o United States Army Transportation School, Fort Eustis, Virginia (1989-1991).
o 124th US Army Reserve Command, Fort Lawton, Washington (1982-1983).
o 6211th US Army Garrison, Presidio of San Francisco, California (1978-1982).
o 820th Engineer Battalion, San Pablo, California (1975-1978).
Publications
Textbook (adopted at over 140 Universities and Colleges)
Descriptive Geometry, 9th Edition, 1997; Prentice Hall, co-author with E. Pare, R. Loving and I. Hill since 1980. Co-author since 6th edition, principle author since 8th edition.
Series A Workbook with Computer Graphics, 9th Edition,
1997.
Series B Workbook, 9th Edition, 1997.
Professional Papers (Representative Sample) (* Peer Reviewed):
Instructional Television Tips, ASEE Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration, Palm Springs, CA, February, 1999, with Dr. Sandra Frieden
Clothes That Fit - Using an AutoCAD Computer Graphics Solution, ASEE Gulf Southwest Section Conference, March 1998, with Diana Dai and Gayle Taylor. Accepted for presentation and publication in the peer reviewed Transactions of the ASME 1998 International Congress and Exposition, November, 1998
* Do Not Forget Graphics When Teaching Mechanics, ASEE Gulf Southwest Section Conference, March 1997. Submitted for publication to Engineering Technology Journal, February 1997. Accepted for presentation and publication in the peer reviewed Proceedings of the 8th International Conference on Engineering Computer Graphics & Descriptive Geometry, Austin, TX, August, 1998
* Using Instructional Television To Provide A Computer Drafting Design Engineering Technology Program Via Distance Education, ASEE Gulf Southwest Section Conference, March 1997, Harris County, Texas Focus on the Future 1997 Conference, September 1997 and ASEE Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration, Savannah, GA, February, 1998. Accepted for publication in the refereed Journal of Technology Studies.
Articulation Between Engineering Technology Two-Year and Four-Year Degree Programs in Texas. ASEE Gulf Southwest Section Conference, March 1996, with Dr. Farouk Attia.
* Pictorial Graphics to Enhance Descriptive Geometry Instruction. Engineering Design Graphics Journal, Winter 1994.
* Computer Graphics and Computer Programming Solutions to Descriptive Geometry Problems. Paper presented at Plenary Session of, and published in the reviewed proceeding of, the Fourth International Conference on Engineering Computer Graphics and Descriptive Geometry, Miami, Florida, June 1990.
Directory of Engineering Programs in Arizona, California, Hawaii and Nevada, 9th Edition, ASEE-PSW Section Publication, 1976; Editor.
* Book Review: Engineering, an Introduction to a Creative Profession, Mechanical Engineering News, May 1973.
* A Modified Self-Paced Course in Descriptive Geometry, Engineering Design Graphics Journal, March 1973.
* MS Thesis: A FORTRAN Program for the Myklestad-Thomson Method of Analyzing the Coupled Natural Vibration of Beams, California State University - Los Angeles, Library, September 1971.
Professional Activities/Service
American Society for Engineering Education ASEE 1968-Present
o Engineering Design Graphics Division EDG
- Site Host & Facilities Chair 2001 Annual Midyear Conference, General Chairman and Host 1979, 1992 and 1995 Annual Midyear Conferences, Program Chairman 1987 Annual Midyear Conference
- Secretary (1973-1974), Award Committee Chairman (1972-1978), Creative Engineering Design Display Committee (1970-1977 & 1992-Present)
o Engineering Technology Division ETD
- Secretary (1980-1982 & 1996-1998), Member at Large/Section Representative Coordinator (1994-1996)
- Nominee for Chairman (1988 and 1992)
- Long Range Planning Committee (1985-Present), Vice Chairman (1983-1985)
- Program Chairman 1982 CIEC Conference and 1985 Annual Conference
- Newsletter Editor (1983-1984), Publications Committee (1977-1985)
o Gulf Southwest Section:
- Site Arrangements & Finance Committees, 1996-1997 Conference
- Newsletter
Editor (1988-1989)
American Society of Mechanical Engineers ASME 1962-Present
o Board on Engineering Education
- Member (1993-1995 & 1996-1998)
- Member, Scholarship & Loan Committee (1995-Present), Chair (1998-Present)
- Committee on Technology Accreditation (1997-Present)
o Faculty Advisor of Student Chapter # 1011G (1988-Present)
o Mechanical Engineering Technology Department Heads Committee
- Chair (1993-1994 & 1996-1997)
- Vice Chair & Annual Conference Program Coordinator (1995-1996)
- Secretary (1992-1993 & 1994-1995)
- Regional Representative on Executive Committee (1982-1991)
o Accreditation Visitor for Engineering Technology
- Mechanical Engineering Technology Programs (1975-1985 & 1991-1996)
- Drafting Design
Engineering Technology Programs (1994-2000)
Society of Manufacturing Engineers SME 1986-Present
o Faculty Advisor of Student Chapter # 79, University of Houston College of Technology (1986-1988)
o Panelist,
Curriculum 2001 Workshop, 1994, Panel Moderator, Curriculum 2000 Workshop,
1992
National Science Foundation NSF 1988-1990 & 1996
o Peer Reviewer,
Undergraduate Laboratory Equipment Grant Proposals
Reserve Officers Association of the United States ROA 1983-Present
o Greater Houston Area Chapter 33
- Executive Committee & State Delegate (1993-Present)
- President (1995), Vice President (1994)
- ROTC Liaison and Scholarship Committee (1989-1993)
o Department of Texas Vice President for Army Affairs
- National Delegate (1995- Present)
- Host and General Chair, 2000 Convention (1999-Present)
o National
- Scholarship Committee (1996-1997)
- National Rolls
and Mission Committee (1998-Present)
Tau Alpha Pi National Honor Society TAPi 1979-1989
- Faculty Advisor Cogswell College Chapter (1979-1983)
- University
of Houston Chapter (1984-1989)
University Service
University Parking and Transportation Committee (1998-Present); University Committee on Committees (1996-1997); President¹s Athletic Advisory Committee (1996-1999), Chair (1998); Writing Proficiency Exam Grader (1996); ROTC Detachment Scholarship Committee (1995-Present); SAC Accreditation Student Life and Athletics Committee (1995-1997); Chair, University Undergraduate Academic Operations and Standards Committee (1993-1994); College of Technology Faculty Senate Representative (1992-1995); Mentor Program (1988-Present); University Undergraduate Council (1986-1988 & 1992-1995)
Community Service
Volunteer Instructor, Houston Community College (1998-Present), Houston Community College Drafting Curriculum Advisory Committee (1996-Present), Science By Mail, Volunteer Scientist (1992-Present), VICA Houston Area High School Drafting Contest, Judging Coordinator (1990-1994), South Montgomery County Science Fair, UH Representative (1989-1991), Montgomery County Food Bank, Advisory Board Member (1988-Present), Houston Area Science and Engineering Fair, Judge (1986, 1988-Present), Little League Baseball Coach (1971, 1982-1988), League Director (1985-1986), Boy Scouts of America Adult Volunteer (1981-1993), City of Montclair, California Community Action Committee (1972), Montclair Jaycees, Charter Member, Treasurer and Vice Chair (1970-1972)
Honors and Awards
American Society of Mechanical Engineers Dedicated Service
Award (1998)
United States Army Legion of Merit Award (1997)
Nominated by Students for College Outstanding Teacher
Award (1995, 1996 & 1997)
UH College of Technology Distinguished Service Award
(1993-1994)
Who's Who in Engineering Education (1977-Present)
Tau Alpha Pi National Honor Society (1979)
Outstanding Young Men of American (1975)
Dow Chemical Outstanding Young Engineering Educator (1974)
Contact Information
This page last updated on May 26, 1999.