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1 INTERNATIONAL & INDIAN ACCREDITATION: ABET & NBA – KEY ASPECTS
INTERNATIONAL & INDIAN ACCREDITATION
ABET & NBA – KEY ASPECTS
PRESENTED BY PROF R MAHADEVAN
IEEE SENIOR MEMBER & ABET IDEAL SCHOLAR
CHAIR, IEEE EDUCATION SOCIETY, INDIA COUNCIL
NATIONAL SEMINAR ON QUALITY ASSURANCE IN HEIs
K L UNIVERSITY, GUNTUR, AP, INDIA
JANUARY 27th-28th, 2017
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PROF R MAHADEVAN IEEE Senior Member & ABET IDEAL Scholar, Chair-IEEE Education Society-India Council, Principal Advisor-Aassaan eduCare Foundation, Director, Kredo Systems Private Limited, Chennai.
Having 31 Years of Experience in Software Industry, Academics & HEI Quality Systems. Specializes on Accreditation & Quality Enablement since 2004. Enabled NBA Accreditation in 800+ UG/PG Programs and NAAC. Management Advisor - MVGRCE, AITAM, GEC, VBIT, SASI, CJIT, ST.PETERs etc. Trained more than 20000+ faculty members on Quality, Accreditation, OBE etc. Having distinction of 3 successive session presentation at ABET Symposium in 2014,
2015 & 2016; ABET IDEAL Scholar; Examiner Malcolm Balbridge Model. Authored Engineering Excellence Model for Indian Engg Institutions(IEEE EDUCON2013)
Kredo-VoiceOut Software for Accreditation Direct/InDirect Assessments.
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At the end of this session, you will understand:
• ABET(Accreditation Board for E&T) Accreditation
Processes, APPM, Self Study, Curriculum Mapping,
Requesting for Initial Program Review, Cost of
Accreditation
• NBA Accreditation Processes, SAR Preparation.
• ABET Program Assessment – Performance
Indicators, Rubrics; NBA: CO/PO Assessments, CQI
• Integrating the National & International Accreditation
Processes
Desired Outcomes
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International Accreditation-ABET
• ABET accredited programs recognized globally
• Commitment to quality education
• Outcomes based approach
• “What is learned” vs “What is taught”
• Emphasis on Continuous Quality Improvement
• Criteria/Parameters encourages innovation
• Accredits Programs in Engineering, Engineering
Technology, Computing & Applied Sciences (EAC, CAC,
ETAC & ASAC)
ABET’s 34 Member Societies • 1.5 million individual members, from Societies
• Volunteers from Professional Societies as Board
Members, Commissioners, Program Evaluators
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• Fair and impartial peer-review process
• Professional practitioners, educators on review teams, Volunteers from Professional Societies.
• Uniform accreditation criteria, policies and procedures used for all reviews, regardless of location
• Failure to comply with a single standard results in loss of accreditation
• Deficiency in one area CANNOT be compensated by strengths in other areas
• Accredited programs or institutions comply with the standards, but are not ranked
• Quality assurance
• Ensures quality of educational experience
• Graduates ready to enter “the profession”
Accreditation Principles
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• Accredited 3,569 programs at over 714 Institutions & Universities in 30 countries, as on 2014-15 Statistics
• Non-U.S. Programs
• Accredited 475 programs at over 95 institutions in 29 countries
• Uniform accreditation criteria, policies and procedures used for all visits, regardless of location
• ABET Fee Structure
• Non-US: Readiness Review: U$ 1000; Base Fee: US$ 8000; Per Program/PEV: US $ 8000; 1 Chair, PEVs – Travel, Accommodation Etc. (3 Programs: +1000; 8000+3*8000; US$ 33000; INR 22.77Lakhs; 1 Chair+3 PEVs; 4 Persons; Travel by 1st Class(above 6 hours); 4*5000US$; INR 13.80L Plus Accommodation Expenses; Total: 40Lakhs.
• Annual Fee: US$ 1285+US$ 1285*3; US$5140; 3.5Lakhs; 6 Years.
• NBA Fee Structure
• Registration: INR 1.15L; 3 Programs: 5+2+2+ST; 10.35L; Total: 11.50Lakhs
ABET Accreditation
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• Bahrain
• Chile
• China
• Colombia
• Ecuador
• Egypt
• Germany
• India (VIT, SRM,
Thapar)
• Indonesia
• Jordan
• Kazakhstan
• Kuwait
• Lebanon
• Mexico
• Morocco
• Oman
• Palestine
• Peru
• Philippines
• Qatar
• Russian Federation
• Saudi Arabia
• Singapore
• South Africa
• Spain
• Turkey
• United Arab
Emirates
• USA
ABET Accredited Programs
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• ABET: U.S. (1989)
• EAust: Australia (1989)
• CEAB: Canada (1989)
• EI: Ireland (1989)
• IPENZ: New Zealand (1989)
• EngC: UK (1989)
• HKIE: Hong Kong (1995)
• ECSA: South Africa (1999)
• JABEE: Japan (2005)
• IES: Singapore (2006)
• IEET: Chinese Taipei (2007)
• ABEEK: South Korea (2007)
• BEM: Malaysia (2009)
• MUDEK: Turkey (2011)
• AEER: Russia (2012)
• NBA: India (2014)
• IESL: Sri Lanka (2014)
Washington Accord Engineering
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• Philosophical Shift
• “Inputs/Outputs-based” to “Outcomes-based”
• Outcomes-based
• Institutions and programs define mission & program educational
objectives to meet needs of their constituents/stake-holders
• Provides for program differentiation
• Outcomes: preparation for professional practice with skills,
knowledge & behaviors.
• Programs demonstrate how criteria and outcomes are being met.
Outcome Based Accreditation
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• Have graduates (at least 1); NBA: 2 Batches
• Be offered by institutions with appropriate accreditation or
governmental approval.
• Outside the USA
• Appropriate entity that authorizes/approves the offering of
educational programs
• Programs must be in compliance with the criteria and ABET’s
policies and procedures
• NBA: AICTE Compliance, Zero Deficiency for 3 Yrs;
Maximum 1:20 F:S Ratio; 10% or 20% (TierII/TierI) faculty
with PhD; 50%/60% Admissions; 40% Placements &
Higher Studies.
Programs Must:
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• The process of accreditation is evidence-based and
should drive decision-making to ensure excellence and
enhance innovation in technical education.
• Evaluation centers on the evidence provided that
supports achievement of each of the criterion
• Majority of evidence collected through assessment of
student learning
Underlying Principle
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Underlying Principle
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Program educational objectives are broad
statements that describe what graduates
are expected to attain within a few years of
graduation.
Program educational objectives are based
on the needs of the program’s constituents
(stake-holders).
Program Educational Objectives
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Sample - PEOs
1) Discovery - Professional Practice 1) R&D to advance technology, foster innovation; 2) Embracing Leadership
2) Learning – Professional Development 1) Participate in Professional Development Opportunities 2) Update Knowledge & Skills
3) Engagement – Professional Outreach 1) Inspiring others to develop a passion for Engineering 2) Advancing Entrepreneurial Ventures
Acknowledged: School of Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University
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Student outcomes describe what students are
expected to know and be able to do by the time
of graduation.
These relate to the skills, knowledge, and
behaviors that students acquire as they progress
through the program.
Student Outcomes(Program Outcomes)
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a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and
interpret data
c) an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs
within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social,
political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability
d) an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
f) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
g) an ability to communicate effectively
h) the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering
solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context
i) a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
j) a knowledge of contemporary issues
k) an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools
necessary for engineering practice.
Have the flexibility of defining your own SOs(POs) in ABET;
then map onto ABET’s SOs!!
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ABET: Have the flexibility of defining your own Students’ Outcomes!
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… NBA Program Outcomes(Engineering)…
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… NBA Program Outcomes(Engineering)…
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• Assessment is one or more processes that identify, collect, and prepare data to evaluate the attainment of student outcomes.
• Effective assessment uses relevant direct, indirect, quantitative and qualitative measures as appropriate to the outcome being measured
• Methods for gathering data include
• Direct / Indirect
• Formative / Summative
• Objective / Subjective
• Embedded / Add-on
• Quantitative / Qualitative
Assessment
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• Specific measurable statements.
• Identifying the performance required to meet
the Student Outcomes.
• Confirmable through Evidence.
Rubrics • Articulate the level of Students’ Performance
• Provides a description of what is expected at
each level of performance.
Performance Indicators
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Performance Indicators & Rubrics SO:anabilitytoidentify,formulate,andsolveengineeringproblemsP1.Abletounderstandanddescribetheproblemsposed.P2.Strategizeproblemsolvingbybreakingcomplexonesintoasetsmallerones.
P3.Formulatesolutionsforsmallerones,thusbuildingsolutionsforthecomplexproblem.P4.Analyzeandunderstandproblemconstraints,ifany.
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• Assessment of COs through direct and
indirect tools
• Direct: Test/Internal Marks, University Marks;
Others-Assignments, Seminars, Projects etc.
• Indirect: Students’ feedbacks on CO/PO
Attainments
• POs Attainments through COs attained
(Direct) and Indirect Tools (Exit Survey) etc.
Assessments in NBA
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Evaluation is one or more processes for
interpreting the data and evidence accumulated
through assessment processes.
Evaluation determines the extent to which
student outcomes are being attained.
Evaluation results in decisions and actions
regarding program improvement.
Evaluation
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• ABET Criteria have been developed on the principles of continuous quality improvement
• On-going process to improve quality of student’s educational experience
• Systematic process: documented, repeatable
• Assess performance against criteria
• Take actions to improve program
• Accreditation is a part of CQI
• Verification that program meets certain level of quality, and CQI is part of the quality process
• In NBA, faculty members and program committee initiate quality initiatives at the Course level and at Program level (Criteria VII).
Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)
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• An educational program CQI process should involve a
clear understanding of:
• Mission
• Constituents
• Objectives (what one is trying to achieve vis a vis graduates)
• Outcomes (learning that takes place to meet objectives)
• Processes (internal practices to achieve the outcome)
• Facts (data collection)
• Evaluation (interpretation of facts)
• Action (change, improvement)
Overall Meaning
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• The criteria are intended to:
• Assure the quality of educational programs
• Foster the systematic pursuit of quality improvement in
educational programs
• Help develop educational programs that satisfy the needs of
constituencies in a dynamic and competitive environment
• Responsibility of the institution seeking accreditation to
demonstrate clearly that the program meets the criteria.
ABET & NBA CRITERIONS
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ABET & NBA Criteria ABET CRITERIONS NBA EQUIVALENT CRITERIONS
1 Students Criteria IV, IX: Students Performance & Students’ Support
2 Program Educational Objectives
Criteria I, Vision, Mission, PEOs
3 Student Outcomes Criteria III, Course Outcomes & Program Outcomes
4 Continuous Improvement Criteria III & VII : POs & Continuous Improvements
5 Curriculum Criteria II, IX: Curriculum & TL Processes
6 Faculty Criteria V, Faculty Information & Contribution
7 Facilities Criteria VI, Facilities & Technical Support
8 Institutional Support Criteria X, Governance & Institutional Support
9 Program Criteria
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• Criteria 1, 2, 4, 7, and 8 are harmonized (Students, PEO, Continuous Improvement, Facilities & Institutional Support) • Same words used for all four Commissions.
• Same questions asked in the Self-Study
Questionnaire Template.
• Criteria 3, 5, and 6 are Commission-
specific (EAC, CAC, ETAC, ASAC) (Student
Outcomes, Curriculum , Faculty)
• Program Criteria are Commission-specific.
The Criteria
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Criterion 1 Students
Student performance must be evaluated. Student progress must
be monitored to foster success in attaining student outcomes,
thereby enabling graduates to attain program educational
objectives. Students must be advised regarding curriculum and
career matters.
The program must have and enforce policies for accepting both
new and transfer students, awarding appropriate academic credit
for courses taken at other institutions, and awarding appropriate
academic credit for work in lieu of courses taken at the institution.
The program must have and enforce procedures to ensure and
document that students who graduate meet all graduation
requirements.
2016-2017 Criteria for Accrediting Engineering Programs
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1) Evaluate student performance
2) Monitor student progress
3) Advise students regarding curricular and career matters
4) Have and enforce policies for accepting both new and
transfer students
5) Have and enforce policies for awarding academic credit for
courses taken at other institutions
6) Have and enforce policies for awarding academic credit for
work in lieu of courses taken at the institution
7) Have and enforce procedures to ensure and document that
students who graduate meet all graduation requirements
Criterion 1 Students
PROGRAM EVALUATOR WORKSHEET – MARK C/W/D
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Criterion 2 Program Educational
Objectives
2016-2017 Criteria for Accrediting Engineering Programs
The program must have published program educational
objectives that are consistent with the mission of the
institution, the needs of the program’s various
constituencies, and these criteria. There must be a
documented, systematically utilized, and effective
process, involving program constituencies, for the
periodic review of these program educational objectives
that ensures they remain consistent with the
institutional mission, the program’s constituents’ needs,
and these criteria.
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1) Published and consistent with institution’s mission,
the needs of the program’s constituencies, and
these criteria
2) Documented, systematically utilized, and effective
process, involving program constituencies, for the
periodic review of the program educational
objectives
Criterion 2 Program Educational
Objectives
PROGRAM EVALUATOR WORKSHEET – MARK C/W/D
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Criterion 3 Student Outcomes
2016-2017 Criteria for Accrediting Engineering Programs
The program must have documented student outcomes that prepare graduates to attain the program educational objectives. Student outcomes are outcomes (a) through (k) plus any additional outcomes that may be articulated by the program.
an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility an ability to communicate effectively the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning a knowledge of contemporary issues
an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.
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Program has documented student outcomes that prepare graduates to attain the program
educational objectives
(a) ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
(b) ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
(c) ability to design system, component, or process to meet needs within realistic constraints
(d) ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
(e) ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
(f) understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
(g) ability to communicate effectively
(h) broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions
(i) recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
(j) knowledge of contemporary issues
(k) ability to use techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering
practice
Additional outcomes articulated by the program
Criterion 3 Student Outcomes
PROGRAM EVALUATOR WORKSHEET – MARK C/W/D
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Criterion 4 Continuous Improvement
2016-2017 Criteria for Accrediting Engineering Programs
The program must regularly use appropriate,
documented processes for assessing and
evaluating the extent to which the student
outcomes are being attained. The results of
these evaluations must be systematically utilized
as input for the continuous improvement of the
program. Other available information may also
be used to assist in the continuous improvement
of the program.
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Criterion 4 Continuous Improvement
1) Regular use of appropriate, documented processes for assessing and evaluating the extent to which the student outcomes are being attained
2) Results of evaluations systematically utilized as input for the continuous improvement of the program
3) Other information, if available, used to assist in continuous improvement
PROGRAM EVALUATOR WORKSHEET – MARK C/W/D
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Criterion 5 Curriculum
The curriculum requirements specify subject areas appropriate to engineering but do not prescribe specific courses. The faculty must ensure that the program curriculum devotes adequate attention and time to each component, consistent with the outcomes and objectives of the program and institution. The professional component must include: a) one year of a combination of college level mathematics and basic sciences (some with experimental experience) appropriate to the discipline. Basic sciences are defined as biological, chemical, and physical sciences.
2016-2017 Criteria for Accrediting Engineering Programs
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b) one and one-half years of engineering topics, consisting of engineering sciences and engineering design appropriate to the student's field of study. The engineering sciences have their roots in mathematics and basic sciences but carry knowledge further toward creative application. These studies provide a bridge between mathematics and basic sciences on the one hand and engineering practice on the other. Engineering design is the process of devising a system, component, or process to meet desired needs. It is a decision-making process (often iterative), in which the basic sciences, mathematics, and the engineering sciences are applied to convert resources optimally to meet these stated needs. C) a general education component that complements the technical content of the curriculum and is consistent with the program and institution objectives. Students must be prepared for engineering practice through a curriculum culminating in a major design experience based on the knowledge and skills acquired in earlier course work and incorporating appropriate engineering standards and multiple realistic constraints. One year is the lesser of 32 semester hours (or equivalent) or one-fourth of the total credits required for graduation.
2016-2017 Criteria for Accrediting Engineering Programs
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1) Devotes adequate attention and time to each component,
consistent with the outcomes and objectives of the program and
institution
2) One year of college level mathematics and basic (biological,
chemical, and physical sciences; some with experimental
experience) sciences
3) One and one-half years of engineering topics appropriate to the
field of study (see criterion statement)
4) General education component that complements the technical
content and is consistent with program and institution objectives
5) Culminates in a major design experience based on knowledge and
skills acquired in earlier course work and incorporating appropriate
engineering standards and multiple realistic constraints
PROGRAM EVALUATOR WORKSHEET – MARK C/W/D
Criterion 5 Curriculum
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Criterion 6 Faculty
2016-2017 Criteria for Accrediting Engineering Programs
The program must demonstrate that the faculty members are of sufficient number and they have the competencies to cover all of the curricular areas of the program. There must be sufficient faculty to accommodate adequate levels of student-faculty interaction, student advising and counseling, university service activities, professional development, and interactions with industrial and professional practitioners, as well as employers of students.
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Criterion 6 Faculty
2016-2017 Criteria for Accrediting Engineering Programs
The program faculty must have appropriate qualifications and must have and demonstrate sufficient authority to ensure the proper guidance of the program and to develop and implement processes for the evaluation, assessment, and continuing improvement of the program. The overall competence of the faculty may be judged by such factors as education, diversity of backgrounds, engineering experience, teaching effectiveness and experience, ability to communicate, enthusiasm for developing more effective programs, level of scholarship, participation in professional societies, and licensure as Professional Engineers.
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1) Sufficient number and competencies to cover all curricular
areas
2) Adequate levels of student-faculty interaction
3) Adequate levels of student advising and counseling
4) Adequate levels of university service activities
5) Adequate levels of professional development
6) Adequate levels of interaction with practitioners and employers
7) Appropriate qualifications
8) Sufficient authority for program guidance and implementation
of processes for evaluation, assessment, and continuous
improvement
9) Overall competence
Criterion 6 Faculty
PROGRAM EVALUATOR WORKSHEET – MARK C/W/D
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Criterion 7 FACILITIES
2016-2017 Criteria for Accrediting Engineering Programs
Classrooms, offices, laboratories, and associated equipment must be adequate to support attainment of the student outcomes and to provide an atmosphere conducive to learning. Modern tools, equipment, computing resources, and laboratories appropriate to the program must be available, accessible, and systematically maintained and upgraded to enable students to attain the student outcomes and to support program needs. Students must be provided appropriate guidance regarding the use of the tools, equipment, computing resources, and laboratories available to the program. The library services and the computing and information infrastructure must be adequate to support the scholarly and professional activities of the students and faculty.
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1) Adequate to support attainment of student outcomes and
provide an atmosphere conducive to learning: classrooms,
offices, laboratories, associated equipment
2) Modern tools, equipment , computing resources, and
laboratories are available, accessible, and systematically
maintained and upgraded
3) Students provided appropriate guidance regarding the use of
the tools, equipment, computing resources, and laboratories
4) Adequate library services and computing and information
infrastructure
Criterion 7 FACILITIES
PROGRAM EVALUATOR WORKSHEET – MARK C/W/D
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Criterion 8 INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT
2016-2017 Criteria for Accrediting Engineering Programs
Institutional support and leadership must be adequate to
ensure the quality and continuity of the program.
Resources including institutional services, financial support,
and staff (both administrative and technical) provided to the
program must be adequate to meet program needs. The
resources available to the program must be sufficient to
attract, retain, and provide for the continued professional
development of a qualified faculty. The resources available to
the program must be sufficient to acquire, maintain, and
operate infrastructures, facilities, and equipment appropriate
for the program, and to provide an environment in which
student outcomes can be attained.
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Criterion 8 INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT
1) Institutional support and leadership adequate to ensure the quality and continuity of the program
2) Institutional services, financial support, and staff adequate to meet program needs
3) Sufficient to attract and retain, and provide for the continued professional development of a qualified faculty
4) Sufficient to acquire, maintain, and operate infrastructure, facilities, and equipment
5) Sufficient to provide an environment to attain student outcomes
PROGRAM EVALUATOR WORKSHEET – MARK C/W/D
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• Complement/Enhance elements of the general
criteria
• Each program must satisfy applicable Program
Criteria (if any).
• Requirements stipulated in the Program Criteria are
limited to the areas of curricular topics and faculty
qualifications.
• If a program, by virtue of its title, becomes subject to
two or more sets of Program Criteria, then that
program must satisfy each set of Program Criteria.
Program Criteria
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PROGRAM CRITERIA FOR MECHANICAL AND
SIMILARLY NAMED ENGINEERING PROGRAMS
Lead Society: American Society of Mechanical
Engineers
• These program criteria apply to engineering programs
that include “mechanical” or similar modifiers in their
titles.
Program Criteria - Example
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1. Curriculum
The curriculum must require students to apply principles of engineering, basic science, and mathematics (including multivariate calculus and differential equations), to model, analyze, design and realize physical systems, components, or processes, and prepare students to work professionally in either thermal or mechanical systems, while requiring topics in each area.
2. Faculty
The program must demonstrate that faculty members responsible for the upper-level professional program are maintaining currency in their specialty area.
Program Criteria - Example
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• Apply for ABET program review
• Coordinated with national authority/accrediting agency
• Programs prepare Self-Study
• Documents how the program meets criteria
• Prepared for Program Evaluator and Team Chair
• Program review conducted by team of peer colleagues
• Review the Self-Study and conduct the site visit
• Follow-on activities
• Respond to findings, if necessary
ABET Accreditation Process What does it involve?
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• Accreditation Timeline 18-21* month process
January Institution requests
review of programs
February - May
Institution prepares
self-evaluation
(Program Self-Study)
March - June
Team members
assigned, dates
set, Self-Study
submitted
September - December
Visits take place, draft
statements written and
finalized following
7-day response period
December - February
Draft statements edited
and sent to institutions
February - April
Institutions respond
to draft statement
and return to ABET
May - June
Necessary changes
to statement,
if any, are made
July
Commission meets
to take final action
August
Institutions notified
of final action
Year 1 Year 2
October Accreditation status
publically released
November* Readiness Review
(if required)
NBA: 1) Registration 5) Results 2) Pre-Qualifier 3) eNBA 9-12 Months 4) Visit
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• Direct observations by Program Evaluators
• Tour program facilities
• Review student work, materials
• Interview faculty, students, administrators, and other
professional supporting personnel
• Complements the Self-Study Report
• Provides direct, observable evidence that cannot be
obtained from the Self-Study Report
On-Site Visit
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EDITORS
ABET
(Executive
Committee)
Team
Leader
(Commissioners)
Program
Evaluator
(PEV CE)
Program
Evaluator
(PEV ChE)
Program
Evaluator
(PEV ME)
Team
Leader
(Commissioners)
Program
Evaluator
Program
Evaluator
ABET
Commission
An Accreditation Team
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• The review is focused on programs, so the
applicable terms are applied in the context of
programs
• There are four keywords:
• Deficiency
• Weakness
• Concern
• Observation – “friendly advice”
Keywords of Importance
Terms Indicating Shortcomings
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• Deficiency – A criterion, policy, or procedure is NOT
satisfied. Therefore, the program is not in
compliance with the criterion, policy, or procedure.
• Weakness – A program lacks the strength of
compliance with a criterion, policy, or procedure to
ensure that the quality of the program will not be
compromised. Therefore, remedial action is required
to strengthen compliance with the criterion, policy, or
procedure prior to the next evaluation.
Definitions:
Levels of Compliance
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• Concern – A program currently satisfies a criterion,
policy, or procedure; however, the potential exists
for the situation to change such that the criterion,
policy, or procedure may not be satisfied.
• Observation – A comment or suggestion which
does not relate directly to the accreditation action
but is offered to assist the institution in its
continuing efforts to improve its programs.
Definitions (cont.)
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NGR Next General Review (Accredited, 6 Yrs)
IR Interim Report
IV Interim Visit
SCV Show Cause – Visit
SCR Show Cause – Report
RE Report Extended
VE Visit Extended
SE Show Cause Extended
NA Not to Accredit
Accreditation Actions
Interim
evaluation
only
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Duration of Accreditation Actions
Weakness? Deficiency? Action Duration
(in years)
No No NGR Next General Review 6
Yes No IR Interim Report 2
Yes No IV Interim Visit 2
— Yes SC Show Cause 2
NBA Accreditation:
1) 600 Plus (out of 1000) – 3 Years Provisional Accreditation
(Better 630 Plus)
2) 750 Plus (Out of 1000) – 6 Years Permanent Accreditation
(Better 770 Plus); No Deficiency.
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ABET STATISTICS
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