Engineering for One Planet: Helping Engineering Educators Meet ABET Sustainability Criteria

Engineering for One Planet (EOP) is an initiative to transform engineering education to reflect the growing importance of sustainability in all engineering functions. Catalyzed by The Lemelson Foundation and VentureWell — in collaboration with hundreds of sustainability advocates across sectors, geographies, and lived experiences — EOP seeks to ensure all future engineers across all disciplines… Read more »

Creating Computing Assignments to Support Diverse Populations

Although computing curriculum contains primarily technical content, faculty can teach impressionable young minds to value diversity. It can be integrated into the curriculum by creating a diverse backdrop for programming problems and assignments. In 2010, five faculty members at Slippery Rock University (SRU) participated in a Frederick Douglas Collaborative Grant to create a sample set… Read more »

Sharing the PEV Perspective

This talk is designed for a prospective PEV who is interested in having as much information as possible on what the job really entails. The presentation will cover the details of an ABET visit from the perspective of a PEV, from the initial assignment to the campus visit and return home. Topics include communication with… Read more »

How to Prepare for Your ABET Site Visit

Preparing for your ABET site visit can be challenging. This presentation offers insight into the visit process which is one of the most important events in the accreditation cycle. The presentation focuses on what an institution can do to prepare for the visit in order to make the process as smooth as possible. Both virtual… Read more »

Engineering Change Lab (ECL) USA: Challenges of the 21st Century and Engineering Leadership

The world is experiencing a wave of change accelerated by technological progress, evolving societal needs and expectations, and growing environmental imperatives. To help society successfully confront these challenges and flourish as this future unfolds, the engineering community must dramatically adapt. We must step up our contributions as stewards of technology, the natural and built environments,… Read more »

ETAC: Common Challenges and Findings

This presentation is designed for representatives from ETAC accredited programs or those interested in seeking ETAC accreditation. In either case, the session will help programs proactively prepare for future accreditation reviews. Two senior members of the ETAC leadership group provide general information related to common challenges and the high frequency of findings. Examples of common… Read more »

Using the FE Exam for Effective Outcomes Assessment

This session highlights best practices in outcomes assessment using the NCEES Subject Matter Reports to provide participants with information about the strengths and weaknesses of students in a program. The presentation will specifically focus on using the FE results as one tool in assessing the ABET student outcomes. Attend and learn more about how the… Read more »

Effective Teamwork Assessment in Online Courses

With the convenience of online courses, many students are opting for online alternatives to traditional onsite courses. Universities have responded and have provided courses in a variety of formats to meet student needs. Moving courses online, however, posts a challenge to teamwork assessment that is usually done in a synchronous in-person fashion. Teamwork in university… Read more »

ABET Recognition of Certificates – Piloting and Beyond

Changes in education are rapidly evolving to meet learner and employer needs. Combinations of traditional degrees, certificates, and other professional development credentials are being sought by today’s learners. Employers welcome this trend to maintain a workforce with up-to-date skills. However, employers are challenged to be confident about what learning outcomes have been achieved in the… Read more »

Criterion 4: Continuous Improvement Best Practices

This session is designed as a highly interactive, yet informal and relaxed, conversation between ABET Experts and those Symposium attendees wanting to learn more about the assessment, evaluation, and continuous improvement processes associated with Criterion 4. Case studies involving common Criterion 4 misconceptions will be discussed, and previously developed materials on this topic will be… Read more »