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Accreditation in Applied Science Computing, Engineering, and Technology. Dr. Raymond Greenlaw Department of Computer Science Armstrong Atlantic State University. Outline. Introduction Constituents Roles of Administrators and Faculty Example Criteria Continuous Quality Improvement
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Accreditation in Applied Science Computing, Engineering, and Technology Dr. Raymond Greenlaw Department of Computer Science Armstrong Atlantic State University
Outline • Introduction • Constituents • Roles of Administrators and Faculty • Example Criteria • Continuous Quality Improvement • Time-Line for Accrediting a Program • Conclusions Accreditation in Applied Science, Computing, Engineering, and Technology
Outline • Introduction • Constituents • Roles of Administrators and Faculty • Example Criteria • Continuous Quality Improvement • Time-Line for Accreditation • Conclusion Accreditation in Applied Science, Computing, Engineering, and Technology
Introduction • Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) • Founded 1932 • Applied Sciences • Computing • Engineering • Technology Accreditation in Applied Science, Computing, Engineering, and Technology
Introduction • Premier accrediting agency • Mutual recognition agreements • International accreditation • Seoul Accord • National Accreditation Council (NAC) Accreditation in Applied Science, Computing, Engineering, and Technology
Outline • Introduction • Constituents • Roles of Administrators and Faculty • Example Criteria • Continuous Quality Improvement • Time-Line for Accreditation • Conclusion Accreditation in Applied Science, Computing, Engineering, and Technology
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 Accreditation in Applied Science, Computing, Engineering, and Technology
Outline • Introduction • Constituents • Roles of Administrators and Faculty • Example Criteria • Continuous Quality Improvement • Time-Line for Accreditation • Conclusion Accreditation in Applied Science, Computing, Engineering, and Technology
Roles of Administrators & Faculty • Leadership • Financial support • Learning about accreditation process • Preparation of materials • Due process • Ongoing maintenance of program Accreditation in Applied Science, Computing, Engineering, and Technology
Outline • Introduction • Constituents • Roles of Administrators and Faculty • Example Criteria • Continuous Quality Improvement • Time-Line for Accreditation • Conclusion Accreditation in Applied Science, Computing, Engineering, and Technology
Example Criteria • Students • Program Educational Objectives • Program Outcomes • Continuous Improvement • Curriculum • Faculty • Facilities • Support • Program Criteria Accreditation in Applied Science, Computing, Engineering, and Technology
Example Criteria Program Educational Objectives Broad statements that describe the career and professional accomplishments that the program is preparing graduates to achieve. Accreditation in Applied Science, Computing, Engineering, and Technology
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. Accreditation in Applied Science, Computing, Engineering, and Technology
Outline • Introduction • Constituents • Roles of Administrators and Faculty • Example Criteria • Continuous Quality Improvement • Time-Line for Accreditation • Conclusion Accreditation in Applied Science, Computing, Engineering, and Technology
Continuous Quality Improvement • Indirect assessment • Direct assessment • Evaluation • Completing the feedback loop Accreditation in Applied Science, Computing, Engineering, and Technology
Outline • Introduction • Constituents • Roles of Administrators and Faculty • Example Criteria • Continuous Quality Improvement • Time-Line for Accreditation • Conclusion Accreditation in Applied Science, Computing, Engineering, and Technology
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 Accreditation in Applied Science, Computing, Engineering, and Technology
Outline • Introduction • Constituents • Roles of Administrators and Faculty • Example Criteria • Continuous Quality Improvement • Time-Line for Accreditation • Conclusion Accreditation in Applied Science, Computing, Engineering, and Technology
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 Accreditation in Applied Science, Computing, Engineering, and Technology