Accreditation in Applied Science Computing, Engineering, and Technology Dr. Raymond Greenlaw Department of Computer Science Armstrong Atlantic State University

Raymond Greenlaw Accreditation in Applied Science, Computing, Engineering, and Technology2 Outline Introduction Constituents Roles of Administrators and Faculty Example Criteria Continuous Quality Improvement Time-Line for Accrediting a Program Conclusions

Raymond Greenlaw Accreditation in Applied Science, Computing, Engineering, and Technology3 Outline Introduction Constituents Roles of Administrators and Faculty Example Criteria Continuous Quality Improvement Time-Line for Accreditation Conclusion

Raymond Greenlaw Accreditation in Applied Science, Computing, Engineering, and Technology4 Introduction Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) –Founded 1932 –Applied Sciences –Computing –Engineering –Technology

Raymond Greenlaw Accreditation in Applied Science, Computing, Engineering, and Technology5 Introduction Premier accrediting agency Mutual recognition agreements International accreditation Seoul Accord National Accreditation Council (NAC)

Raymond Greenlaw Accreditation in Applied Science, Computing, Engineering, and Technology6 Outline Introduction Constituents Roles of Administrators and Faculty Example Criteria Continuous Quality Improvement Time-Line for Accreditation Conclusion

Raymond Greenlaw Accreditation in Applied Science, Computing, Engineering, and Technology7 Constituents Employers of graduates of the program Members of industry Alumni of a program Faculty teaching at institutions where graduates may seek to attend graduate school Others

Raymond Greenlaw Accreditation in Applied Science, Computing, Engineering, and Technology8 Outline Introduction Constituents Roles of Administrators and Faculty Example Criteria Continuous Quality Improvement Time-Line for Accreditation Conclusion

Raymond Greenlaw Accreditation in Applied Science, Computing, Engineering, and Technology9 Roles of Administrators & Faculty Leadership Financial support Learning about accreditation process Preparation of materials Due process Ongoing maintenance of program

Raymond Greenlaw Accreditation in Applied Science, Computing, Engineering, and Technology10 Outline Introduction Constituents Roles of Administrators and Faculty Example Criteria Continuous Quality Improvement Time-Line for Accreditation Conclusion

Raymond Greenlaw Accreditation in Applied Science, Computing, Engineering, and Technology11 Example Criteria Students Program Educational Objectives Program Outcomes Continuous Improvement Curriculum Faculty Facilities Support Program Criteria

Raymond Greenlaw Accreditation in Applied Science, Computing, Engineering, and Technology12 Example Criteria Program Educational Objectives Broad statements that describe the career and professional accomplishments that the program is preparing graduates to achieve.

Raymond Greenlaw Accreditation in Applied Science, Computing, Engineering, and Technology13 Example Criteria Program Outcomes Narrower statements that describe what students are expected to know and be able to do by the time of graduation. These relate to skills, knowledge, and behaviors that students acquire in the matriculation through the program.

Raymond Greenlaw Accreditation in Applied Science, Computing, Engineering, and Technology14 Outline Introduction Constituents Roles of Administrators and Faculty Example Criteria Continuous Quality Improvement Time-Line for Accreditation Conclusion

Raymond Greenlaw Accreditation in Applied Science, Computing, Engineering, and Technology15 Continuous Quality Improvement Indirect assessment Direct assessment Evaluation Completing the feedback loop

Raymond Greenlaw Accreditation in Applied Science, Computing, Engineering, and Technology16 Outline Introduction Constituents Roles of Administrators and Faculty Example Criteria Continuous Quality Improvement Time-Line for Accreditation Conclusion

Raymond Greenlaw Accreditation in Applied Science, Computing, Engineering, and Technology17 Time-Line for Accreditation January make request July Self-Study due Fall site visit February receive Draft Statement Due process 30 days July summit meeting September Final Statement, decision

Raymond Greenlaw Accreditation in Applied Science, Computing, Engineering, and Technology18 Outline Introduction Constituents Roles of Administrators and Faculty Example Criteria Continuous Quality Improvement Time-Line for Accreditation Conclusion

Raymond Greenlaw Accreditation in Applied Science, Computing, Engineering, and Technology19 Conclusion Enhance reputation Serve students both during studies and when they seek employment Continuous improvement process Meets best practices curriculum model Advertised as accredited program Provides parents and employers with a barometer of quailty of the program