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ISAT ABET Accreditation Under The Applied Science Criteria A Status Report Mo Zarrugh August 23, 2006
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Accreditation Process
Program Mission Statement Program Educational Objectives ABET Accreditation Criteria Program/Quality Systems Instruction Faculty Curriculum Facilities Constituents Student Learning Activities Advising Alumni Assessment Process Instruments Outcomes Improvement Documented
Evidence
on all aspects of the program and quality assessment ABET Accreditation Team Audit ABET Accreditation of ISAT August 23, 2006 2
The Generic Accreditation Timeline
2008 2007 August 23, 2006 ABET Accreditation of ISAT 3
ISAT Self-Study:
Fall 2006/Spring 2007 Timeline
Collect samples of student work Participate in ASAC site visit Prepare ABET summary tables Map student assessment processes Complete criteria action items Prepare Self-Study draft Refine faculty load analysis Review by an ASAC evaluator Submit accreditation application Prepare final Self-Study Submit final Self-Study August 23, 2006 ABET Accreditation of ISAT 4
Program Self-Study
3.
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A complete description of how and to what extent the program satisfies the requirements indicated by each of the ABET criteria: 1.
2.
Students Program Educational Objectives Program Outcomes and Assessment Professional Component Faculty Facilities Need your input Today and Throughout 06-07 Institutional Support and Financial Resources Program Criteria August 23, 2006 ABET Accreditation of ISAT 5
Criterion 3:
Program Outcomes and Assessment
Program Outcomes are statements that describe what students are
expected to know and be able to do by the time of graduation
Each program must: – Have an
assessment process with documented results
. The process must demonstrate that the outcomes important to the mission of the institution and objectives of the program are being measured.
– Provide evidence that the results of the assessment process are applied to the
further development and improvement
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Criterion 3: Program Outcomes*
The
assessment process
should include direct and indirect measures – – – It should
not rely solely on self-report
Evidence must be “
convincing
” surveys and evidence that the material is “covered” in the curriculum Student
self-assessment
,
opinion surveys
, and course
grades are not
,
by themselves
,
acceptable
documenting achievement of outcomes methods for – Evidence must be
directly linked to the specific outcome
being assessed – Acceptable tools:
student portfolios
, subject content
examinations
, subject
projects
,
assignments
, faculty evaluation of
work/study
,
internships
or co-ops, etc.
* From Guidelines to Institutions, Team Chairs and Program Evaluators on Interpreting and Meeting the Standards Set Forth in Criterion 3 of the Engineering Accreditation Criteria August 23, 2006 ABET Accreditation of ISAT 7
Criterion 3: You Are Key Providers of Evidence of Outcome Achievement
Need your help collecting sample portfolios of graded student work in
both F06 and Sp07
In each UG course, we need to collect copies of an
excellent
, an
average
and a
poor
example of each completed and graded assignment (per
syllabus
): – Homework – – – Exams Project reports Laboratory reports, etc.
Course leads
responsible for providing one representative set for the entire course.
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Criterion 4: Professional Content
An ABET accreditable curriculum must include: – A component combining college-level
mathematics and basic sciences
appropriate to ISAT – –
Applied Science
topics appropriate to ISAT (Criterion 8) A
general education
component Each component must be treated adequately
and per the objectives of the program and institution.
Curriculum must culminate in
comprehensive projects or capstone experiences
based on cumulative knowledge and skills acquired in earlier coursework.
Tables 4-1a and b attempt to breakdown the course sequences into these components August 23, 2006 ABET Accreditation of ISAT 9
Criterion 8:
Program-Specific Criteria
Each program must satisfy applicable
program criteria and outcomes implied by its title
– – Curricular topics and integration Faculty qualifications (ISAT): Program criteria exist for several applied science programs, such as Quality Management, Industrial Hygiene, Health and Safety and Health Physics Specific ISAT Criteria: – Integration of physical, biological, and earth sciences concepts and technology – – Professional acquisition and use of information Use of the computer as a problem-solving tool August 23, 2006 ABET Accreditation of ISAT 10
Criterion 4: Program Content Items Needed for Evaluation
The course material needed for evaluation – Textbook and other required material (e.g., manuals, reference booklets, standards documents, and so forth) – – Syllabus and course policies A complete set of assignments, tests, and important handouts – Samples of graded student work on all assignments, written reports and other documents, and tests. Examples of excellent, satisfactory, and poor student work should be included.
– If some of the above documentation is online (e. g., in an instructor’s web site), please indicate this, and have a computer available at or near the course displays so ABET Accreditation of ISAT 13 for accessing any such materials
Criterion 5: Faculty
Sufficient staffing level for the
enrollment
expected
outcomes
of the program Sufficient staffing level for: – Adequate
student-faculty interaction
– – – – Student
advising
University
service
and counseling activities
Industry
and
government Professional development
interaction and Need your input Today in (Tables 5-1 and 5-2) Appropriate and adequate
qualifications
Effective role in the program’s
guidance, evaluation and improvement
Supporting evidence: – Faculty CV’s ( Thank you for all who submitted a CV ) – – Staffing/enrollment statistics Faculty random interviews during site visit August 23, 2006 ABET Accreditation of ISAT 14
Criterion 5:
Faculty Workload Summary (Table 5-1)
In col. 1 in parenthesis enter % time assigned to ISAT undergraduate (UG) program effort
In cols. 3, 4 and 5 enter % of time dedicated to ISAT UG effort.
Give us your best guesses and will refine projections later.
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Criterion 5:
Faculty Qualifications Summary (Table 5-2)
The level of activities listed in the last three columns is an estimate of the average over the last three years, ending with AY 06-07 In 3 rd col. from the right place the acronyms of only the professional societies in which you are active. Because of our diverse disciplines, please define each acronym on the reverse side of the sheet. Give us your best estimates now and will update the projections later, if necessary. August 23, 2006 ABET Accreditation of ISAT 17
ISAT Self-Study:
Fall 2006/Spring 2007 Timeline
Collect samples of student work Participate in ASAC site visit Prepare ABET summary tables Map student assessment processes Complete criteria action items Prepare Self-Study draft Refine faculty load analysis Review by an ASAC evaluator Submit accreditation application Prepare final Self-Study Submit final Self-Study August 23, 2006 ABET Accreditation of ISAT 19
Thank you and we look forward to your continued commitment and help
Ron and The ABET Team
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Program Outcomes
Applied Science programs must demonstrate that their graduates have: a) An ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, b) basic sciences, and technology An ability to design and conduct experiments, analyze and interpret data c) An ability to formulate or design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs d) An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams e) An ability to identify and solve applied science problems August 23, 2006 ABET Accreditation of ISAT 21
Program Outcomes (continued)
f) An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility g) An ability to communicate effectively h) The broad education necessary to understand the i) impact of solutions in a global and societal context A recognition of the need for, and an ability to j) k) engage in life-long learning A knowledge of contemporary issues An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern scientific and technical tools necessary for professional practice August 23, 2006 ABET Accreditation of ISAT 22
Faculty CV’s
For ease of evaluation, CV’s need to have a
uniform appearance
– – – – – – – and at least the following items or sections: Name, rank, phone # and E-mail Education, degrees, fields, year, institution Experience, academic and professional (see example) Grants (both internal and external) and contracts, if any Selected Publication, refereed journal and scholarly articles Professional Societies , membership level, if any Other significant items, such as honors and awards CVs cannot exceed
two pages
in length.
An example of the required format and contents is provided using Mo Zarrugh’s CV.
A CV from
each faculty member who teaches ISAT courses
is needed by
June 1, 2006
(email Holly: [email protected]) All CVs will be
archived department
and kept up to date for various purposes.
by the
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Mapping ABET Outcomes to ISAT Goals & Objectives
ABET Program Outcomes ISAT Program Goals (a) Apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and technology A. ISAT graduates apply and integrate concepts in mathematics, physical science, biological science, earth science, and technology B. ISAT graduates use sound experimental methodology (b) Design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data (c) Formulate or design a system, process or program to meet desired needs C. ISAT graduates are familiar with the professional requirements for the acquisition and use of information and data D. ISAT graduates work effectively in multidisciplinary teams (d) Function on multi-disciplinary teams (e) Identify and solve applied science problems (f) Show professional and ethical responsibility (g) Communicate effectively (h) Understand the impact of solutions in a global and societal context (i) Pursue life-long learning (j) Know contemporary issues E. ISAT graduates can identify, formulate, analyze, and solve technological problems and understand their societal implications F. ISAT graduates understand and apply the principles of professional ethics G. ISAT graduates communicate effectively on social, scientific, and technical matters H. ISAT graduates analyze science and technology within broader global, political, economic and social contexts I. ISAT graduates are autonomous, self-directed learners who recognize the need for lifelong learning (k) Use science and technical tools J. ISAT graduates use the computer as an effective problem solving tool August 23, 2006 ABET Accreditation of ISAT 24
Course Syllabi
Syllabi need to have a
uniform appearance
and the following
contents
: – – – – – – Course identifiers, catalog description, prerequisites, texts Course objectives or educational outcomes Topics outline and allotted time
Assessment methods
used to measure outcomes & weights Course
contributions to program’s educational outcomes
Person(s) who prepared the syllabus and date An example of the required format and contents is provided using ISAT 211.
A syllabus for
each ISAT course required course
is needed by and
outside elective or June 1, 2006
(email to Holly Thornton [email protected]
)
Course leads
are expected to submit the syllabi and the 05-06 team chairs are requested to follow up.
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