Barbara L. Christe, PhD
ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS
Farmingdale State College, State University of New York
2018-2024
Dean, School of Engineering Technology
Professor, Electrical Engineering Technology
Responsibilities:
Lead the School with a strategic vision and direction for future innovation and success
Advocate for School priorities and initiatives across the campus
Effectively lead the team of nine School department chairs
Cultivate strong and supportive relationships with key stakeholders, including efforts to promote philanthropic partnerships
Support and engage in recruitment and retention activities to attract and retain diverse learners
Recruit, hire, mentor, and guide faculty and staff toward professional success, including reappointment and tenure within the framework of collective bargaining units
Represent the School in national activities to advance the broader recognition of the College
Strategically forecast and manage multiple budgets of the School and its departments
Support research projects with industrial partners and external funding agencies
Review and award campus summer research grants
Support a culture of assessment that drives continuous program improvement and specialized program accreditation
Inspire a warm, welcoming workplace featuring open communication, inclusiveness, and trust
Oversee the administration of academic policies fairly and equitably
Promote a culture of teaching excellence and degree attainment through the applications of STEM education innovations and teaching best practices
Advocate for best practices in remote instruction through technology-mediated classrooms
Collaborate with two-year institutions to offer promote transfer and joint admission agreements
Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI)
Program Chair, Healthcare Engineering Technology Management
1998-2018
Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engr. Tech.
2004-2018
Senior Faculty, University College
2006-2018
Faculty Fellow, University Information Technology Services
2007-2008
Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engr. Tech
1998-2004
Community College of Rhode Island
Assistant Professor (with tenure) Electrical Engr. Tech
1987-1997
OTHER APPOINTMENTS
ABET Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission (ETAC)
Commissioner, First 5 year term 2016-2021
Commissioner, Second term 2022-2024
ABET ETAC New Commissioner Training Chair 2018-2024
ABET ETAC Program Evaluator Training Mentor 2015-2024
ABET ETAC Program Evaluator 2008-2024
Biomedical Instrumentation and Technology Journal Editorial Board 2017-2023
Journal of the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Reviewer 2010-2018
24×7 trade publication Editorial board 2011-2018
Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES)
Accreditation Activities Committee member 2014-2016
Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI)
- Healthcare Technology Accreditation Committee 2015-2024
- Board of Directors Nominations Committee 2013-2019
- National Strategic Planning Committee 2014-2015
- National Awards Committee 2011-2016
- National Core Curriculum Committee 2010-2017
EDUCATION
University of Phoenix Doctor of Philosophy, Higher Education Administration 2013
Rensselaer at Hartford Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering 1986
Marquette University Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering 1984
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE), member 1998-present
Society of Women Engineers, member 2024-present
IEEE, senior member 2024-present
Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI), member 1998-2024
Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES), member 2014-2015
American Society for Healthcare in Engineering, member 2006-2008
Indiana Biomedical Society, member 1998-2018
PROFESSIONAL HONORS AND AWARDS
TEACHING
Trustees Teaching Award, Purdue School of Engineering and Technology, IUPUI, 2014
Frank Burley Distinguished Professor Award, Purdue School of Engr and Tech, IUPUI, 2006
Faculty Community on Excellence in Teaching (FACET), Indiana University, 2005
Trustees Teaching Award, Purdue School of Engineering and Technology, IUPUI, 2005
Outstanding Teacher Award, Purdue School of Engineering and Technology, IUPUI, 2003
Trustees Teaching Award, Purdue School of Engineering and Technology, IUPUI, 2002
RESEARCH
Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI)
Biomedical Instrumentation and Technology Research Paper of the Year, 2009
Abraham M. Max Distinguished Professor Award, Purdue School of Engineering and
Technology, IUPUI, 2009
SERVICE
Service and Leadership Award, Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation, 2016
Alumni Service to the Community Award, Marquette University, 2001
OTHER
Cover profile in Hinesly, D. (2006). From a distance. 24×7, 11 (1), 14-20.
Featured profile in the Harrison, C. (2000). Engineering technology faculty directions in the
21st century. Journal of Engineering Technology, 17, 24-28.
GRANTS and Philanthropic GIFTS – funded
| Title | Granting Agency | Role | % effort | Amount | Dates |
| Wind Turbine Technician Certificate GWO Training | Offshore Wind Training Institute | PI | 100% | $132,000 | 2023 |
| RF and Microwave Laboratory Creation | Alumnus Donor | 100% | $1,336,000 | 2021 | |
| Infrastructure Cybersecurity and Emergency Preparedness Academic and Non-academic Credential Development | USDOT Federal highway administration subaward from Rutgers University | PI | 95% | $146,072 | 2019 |
| Workforce development with Microcredentials | USDOT Federal highway administration subaward from Rutgers University | PI | 95% | $40,636 | 2018-2019 |
| Clean Energy Workforce Development | Performance Improvement Fund – State University of NY | co-PI | 20% | $790,000 | 2018-present |
| Degree Completion Initiatives: Creating a Certificate for Adult Learners: Medical Device Cybersecurity | Medical Device Innovation, Safety and Security Consortium (MDISS) and IUPUI | PI | 30% | $30,000 | 2017-2018 |
| Weaving the Degree Phase II: Documenting Milestones across Courses | IUPUI e-portfolio | Co-PI | 30% | $10,000 | 2017-2018 |
| Project to create a course in systems engineering and co-host the course with AAMI University | Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation | PI | 50% | $20,000 | 2016-2017 |
| Weaving the Degree: Documenting Curricular Connections and Milestones to Promote Student Success | IUPUI e-portfolio | Co-PI | 30% | $10,000 | 2015-2017 |
| Project to establish the structure and content of the Gateway to Graduation Teaching Academy Gold status | IUPUI University College Faculty Fellowship | PI | 100% | $5,000 | 2016-2017 |
| Evaluation of Professional Empathy Skills in Healthcare Engineering Technology Management Students | IUPUI Program Review and Assessment Committee | PI | 100% | $2,500 | 2013-2014 |
| Design and Implementation of TECH 10101 Engineering Technology Fundamentals | IUPUI University College Faculty Fellowship | PI | 100% | $5,000 | 2014-2015 |
| Why do Learners Leave Engineering Technology Majors? Exploring the Causes and Involving Faculty in Persistence | NSF CI_STEP mini-grant from IUPUI | PI | 100% | $11,475 | 2012-2013 |
PUBLICATIONS
Books
Christe, B. & Jacques, S. (2020). Introduction to Clinical Engineering. New York: Elsevier Press.
Christe, B. (2017). Introduction to Biomedical Instrumentation: The Technology of Patient Care (2nd ed.). London, England: Cambridge University Press.
Christe, B. (2009). Introduction to Biomedical Instrumentation: The Technology of Patient Care. London, England: Cambridge University Press.
Book Chapters
Christe, B. (2015). Education, mapping a course for career advancement. In HTM: A Practicum for Healthcare Technology Management (329-334). Arlington, VA: AAMI.
Christe, B. (2008). Education, mapping a course for career advancement. In L. Atles (Ed.). A Practicum for Biomedical Engineering & Technology Management (407-412). Dubuque, IA: Kendall-Hunt Publishers.
Journal Articles
Christe, B., Yelton, S., & Coker, M. (2016). Understanding higher education accreditation: A guide for the HTM profession. Biomedical Instrumentation & Technology, 50(2), 103-108.
Christe, B. (2015). Implementation of an asynchronous workshop for stem educators
designed to enhance professor-student rapport. Journal on Excellence in College Teaching, 26(4).
Christe, B. (2015). Persistence factors associated with first-year engineering technology learners. Journal of College Student Retention: Research, Theory & Practice, 17(3), 319-335.
Christe, B. & Feldhaus, C. (2013). Exploring engineering technology persistence and institutional interventions: A review of the literature. Journal of Engineering Technology, 30(2), 44-53.
Christe, B. (2013). The importance of faculty-student connections in STEM disciplines: A literature review. Journal of STEM Education, 14(3), 22-26.
Christe, B., Rogers, R., & Cooney, E. (2010). Analysis of the impact of a radiofrequency identification asset-tracking system in the healthcare setting. Journal of Clinical Engineering, 35(1), 49-55.
Christe, B. (2009). Evaluation of Current Literature to Determine the Potential Effects of RFID on Technology Used in Diabetes Care. Journal of Diabetes Science and Technology, 3(2), 331-335.
Christe, B., Cooney, E., Maggioli, G., Doty, D., Frye, R., & Short, J. (2008) Testing potential interference with RFID usage in the patient care environment. Biomedical Instrumentation & Technology, 42(6), 479-484
Christe, B. (2003). Designing online courses to discourage dishonesty. EDUCAUSE Quarterly 26(4), 54-58.
Christe, B. (2002). On-line courses: Ideal source of BMET training. Journal of Clinical Engineering, 27(3),178-180.
Conference Proceedings
Irwin, J., Gordon, M., Gloster, C., Christe, B., Land, R., & Sharp, L. (2023). Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) in ET programs in the US. American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference. Baltimore, MD.
Christe, B. (2020). An Ethics Case Study for Engineering Technology Students. American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference Virtual Online. https://peer.asee.org/34118
Christe, B. & Dunning, S. C. (2020). Engineering Technology Accreditation: Avoid the Pitfalls and Be Prepared American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference Virtual Online. https://peer.asee.org/34564
Freije, E., Christe, B., & Cooney, E. (2018). Gathering abet student outcome evidence using technology: What happens when results do not match grant goals and research takes an unexpected turn? American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference. Salt Lake City, Utah.
Tabas, J. & Christe, B. (2018). When emerging technologies cross academic boundaries: Collaboration or competition? American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference. Salt Lake City, Utah.
Christe, B. & Cooney, E. (2017). First-Generation Engineering Technology Learners-Who are they? How can we support them? ASEE Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration, Jacksonville, FL.
Christe, B. & Stevenson, A. (2015). Engineering curriculum readiness: Implementing an analytical and communication skills building course for the technical disciplines. IEEE Frontiers in Education. El Paso, TX.
Christe, B., Yelton, S. & Bowles, R. (2012). Healthcare Technology Management: Changing the name of the field to improve awareness. American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference. San Antonio, TX.
Wagner, M., Christe, B. & Fernandez, E. (2012). Comparing first-year engineering technology persisters and non-persisters. American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference Proceedings. San Antonio, TX.
Christe, B. & Cooney, E. (2009). Meet the ABET “Student Work Sample” requirements:
Document student learning. American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference Proceedings, Austin, TX.
Christe, B. & Reid, K. (2007). Improving Retention and Satisfaction by Connecting to Students. American Society of Engineering Education Regional Conference Proceedings, Indianapolis, IN.
Christe, B. (2006). Offering a specialty of electrical engineering technology to increase enrollments and meet employer demands: Technology used in the delivery of health care. American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference Proceedings, Chicago, IL.
Christe, B. (2005). Using distance education and university partnerships to offer specialized degree programs and earn revenue. Frontiers in Education Annual Conference, Indianapolis, IN.
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