Call for Proposals

Endless Discovery: Navigating the Path of Lifelong Learning

We invite you to submit a presentation proposal for the 2025 ABET Symposium, taking place April 3-4, 2025, at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront, San Diego, CA. This year’s theme, “Endless Discovery: Navigating the Path of Lifelong Learning,” will explore the crucial role of continuous education in shaping future professionals, sustainability and promoting inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility (IDEA).

The goal is for all participants to leave with a renewed passion for learning, inspired to embrace education as a lifelong journey. Regardless of your professional or educational background, we encourage you to share your experiences to motivate others to embark on their own lifelong learning paths.

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Call for Proposals Focus Areas

ACCREDITATION

This focus area will cover an array of topics focusing on ABET accreditation, from recent criteria changes to preparing for your site visit. Sessions will apply to all experience levels, from the novice learning about ABET processes for the first time to veterans looking to fine-tune their approach. Presenters will share their experiences incorporating best practices into their programs and valuable insights learned from years of experience.

ASSESSMENT

Program assessment can seem like a daunting task, but our leaders will put you on the path to success. Sessions in the assessment track will cover several of the more complex areas, such as student outcomes and continuous improvement, as well as methods to create an effective and sustainable assessment process. You’ll learn how to make assessment work for you while maximizing your students’ educational journey.

LIFELONG LEARNING

Discuss microcredentials, career development, innovative learning approaches, etc. This includes exploring inclusive education and overcoming barriers with IDEA efforts and consideration of education’s role in achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).