PLANNING FOR THEPLANNING FOR THE ACCREDITATION VISIT FROM

S CTHE PEV PERSPECTIVE

Muhammad H. Rashid, Ph.D., Fellow IET (UK), Life Fellow IEEE (USA)

ProfessorEl i l & C E i iElectrical & Computer Engineering

University of West FloridaPensacola Florida 32514 5754 USAPensacola, Florida 32514-5754, USA

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Learning Outcome – what will the attendees learn?

• Prepare a check list of how the program can help the PEV.

• Prepare a check list of how to display and demonstrate the achievements of student outcomesoutcomes.

• Prepare a check list of how to display the course materialsmaterials.

• Learn the probable check list and questions of the PEV during the visitthe PEV during the visit.

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Presenter Experience• As the Chair of Engineering at Indiana-Purdue University Fort Wayne

(IPFW) for 8 years Dr Rashid prepared self-study reports for electrical and(IPFW) for 8 years , Dr. Rashid prepared self-study reports for electrical and mechanical engineering programs and prepared for the visit. The programs were accredited for the first time and then subsequently reaccredited 2nd and 3rd times while he was with IPFW.3 times while he was with IPFW.

• As the Director of Electrical and Computer Engineering (for 10 years), Dr. Rashid also prepared self-study reports for electrical and computer engineering programs and prepared for the visit. The programs were alsoengineering programs and prepared for the visit. The programs were also accredited for the first time and then subsequently reaccredited 2nd and 3rdtime while he was the Director.

• Dr. Rashid lectures on outcome-based education and assessments (usingDr. Rashid lectures on outcome based education and assessments (using Bloom’s Taxonomy).

• As an author of textbooks on “Power Electronics”, “Microelectronics” and also other books, Dr. Rashid make numerous invited keynote presentations a so ot e boo s, as d a e u e ous ted ey ote p ese tat o sin different counties.

• Dr. Rashid wrote a book on “THE PROCESS OF OUTCOME-BASED EDUCATION - Implementation, Assessments and Evaluations,” to be p , ,published by University of Technology Malaysia MARA in May/June 2012.

• Dr. Rashid is an ABET program evaluator through the IEEE and the ASEE.3April 2012, ABET Workshop

Background • After reading the criteria and the self-study report, the PEV prepared a

list questions for the mentor, team chair, institution, students, industrial advisory members, and faculty members.

• The PEV needs to a professional judgment and competent - Program Evaluator Worksheet, Program Evaluator Report including Curriculum Analysis, and Program Audit Form.

• The PEV should be well prepared and know what he/she is looking for finding answers to the questions related to the criteria.

• It is natural for the PEV to ask many questions in order to understand the program and its administration.

• The PEV as a professional colleague wants to be a partner to the institution and provide feedback on program improvements.

• The PEV definitely needs help. y p• The institution and the program faculty often misconstrue the intention

and the responsibility of the PEV. • The presentation will share the author’s experience for 18 years as aThe presentation will share the author s experience for 18 years as a

program evaluator and a program chair. 4April 2012, ABET Workshop

Program Evaluator’s Perspective• A PEV has volunteered in helping ABET to

achieve its Objectives.j• To identify specific programs that meet

minimum criteria for accreditation andminimum criteria for accreditation and make the list available to the public.

• To provide guidance for the improvement• To provide guidance for the improvement of existing and development of future educational Programseducational Programs.

• To promote quality and innovation.

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Conflict of Interest Policy• Maintain the credibility in the accreditation

process and decisions made.process and decisions made.• Assure fairness and impartiality in decision

makingmaking.• Be impartial and avoid the appearance of

i i timpropriety.

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PEV: Role and Responsibilityp y• Knowledgeable about professional practice.

K l d bl b i• Knowledgeable about continuous improvement processes.

• Uphold ABET (or Engineering Accreditation Council) Code of Conduct.

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PEV: Role and Responsibility• Identify potential shortcomings by each

criterion.• Determine appropriate finding.• Explain the basis for each concern weakness• Explain the basis for each concern, weakness

and deficiency.S l t th k li t th t li• Select the key compliance term that applies overall for each criterion.

• Discuss/recommend accreditation action to the team only.

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PEV Input Sources• Program Self-study Report • Program catalogProgram catalog

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PEV Visit Outcome• E62 PEV Worksheet - PROGRAM

EVALUATOR WORKSHEET• E74 PEV Report Form - PROGRAM

EVALUATOR REPORT • E61B Program Audit Form

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TIME LINE• Pre-visit estimate: usually 1 2 weeks before the visit• Pre-visit estimate: usually 1-2 weeks before the visit -

to ABET Visiting Team Chair and PEV mentor.• Day 0 - usually the Sunday night of the visit after theDay 0 usually the Sunday night of the visit after the

PEV had the opportunity to review the display materials.• Day 1: usually the Monday night of the visit after theDay 1: usually the Monday night of the visit after the

PEV had the opportunity to meet Program Head, students, faculty members, support services, and visit facilities.

• Team Lunch Meeting: usually 12 – 1 pm on Tuesday . Everything must be done before the Exit statement. The clock stops after the lunch meeting usually by 1 pmE i S ll 1 2 T d f• Exit Statement: usually 1 – 2 pm on Tuesday afternoon after the team’s Lunch meeting. 11April 2012, ABET Workshop

TERMINOLOGY• Deficiency : A deficiency indicates that a criterion policy orDeficiency : A deficiency indicates that a criterion, policy, or

procedure is not satisfied. Therefore, the program is not in compliance with the criterion, policy, or procedure.

• Weakness: A weakness indicates that a program lacks the strength of compliance with a criterion, policy, or procedure to ensure that the quality of the program will not be compromised. Therefore, remedial q y p g p ,action is required to strengthen compliance with the criterion, policy, or procedure prior to the next evaluation.C A i di h l i fi• Concern: A concern indicates that a program currently satisfies a criterion, policy, or procedure; however, the potential exists for the situation to change such that the criterion, policy, or procedure may not be satisfied.

• Observation: An observation is a comment or suggestion that does not relate directly to the accreditation action but is offered to assistnot relate directly to the accreditation action but is offered to assist the institution in its continuing efforts to improve its programs. 12April 2012, ABET Workshop

Criterion1. STUDENTS

In E62 PEV Worksheet : PEV should write comments on each D, W, and C, and d l b t h t it i h it i t th lit d h it i l t d t thelaborate: what it is, how it impacts the program quality and how it is related to the

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TRANSCRIPT ANALYSIS

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TRANSCRIPT ANALYSIS

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Criterion2. PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVESEDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

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Criterion3. STUDENT OUTCOMES

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Criterion 3

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Criterion 4. CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENTIMPROVEMENT

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Criterion 5. CURRICULUM

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Criterion 5

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CURRICULUM ANALYSIS

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CURRICULUM ANALYSIS

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TRANSCRIPT ANALYSIS

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Criterion 6. FACULTY

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Criterion 7. FACILITIES

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Criterion 8. INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORTSUPPORT

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PROGRAM CRITERIA FOR ELECTRICAL, COMPUTER, AND SIMILARLY NAMED

ENGINEERING PROGRAMS

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A list of items to be investigated further

• A list of items to be investigated further onA list of items to be investigated further on the campus visit

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WHAT THE INSTITUTION CAN DO?• A well prepared self study report that describes how the ABET• A well prepared self-study report that describes how the ABET

criteria are meet and the supporting documents .• Student Transcript Analysis. p y• Answer the questions and queries raised by the PEV.• Display the course holders – showing where students learn,

practice and demonstrate.• Do not waste PEV’s time and answer directly the PEV’s

questionsquestions. • Display the output folders: One folder for each student outcome

with three (3) samples of graded student work which demonstrates the achievement of the outcome.

• The outcome folder should include documents to support the processes for assessing and evaluating the extent to which theprocesses for assessing and evaluating the extent to which the student outcomes are being attained.

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WHAT THE INSTITUTION CAN DO?• The assessment and evaluations of POs should identify the• The assessment and evaluations of POs should identify the

strengths and weaknesses for program improvements. This should be done by the program faculty as a group not by an individual faculty member.

• PEO Folders: Preferably one folder for each program objective which should include assessment methods to assess performancewhich should include assessment methods to assess performance indicators and identify the expected level of attainment, the data collection and analysis, the data evaluation including processes, h fi di d h i k hthe report findings and the action taken where necessary.

• The PEO folder should document the processes for assessing and evaluating the extent to which the program objectives are beingevaluating the extent to which the program objectives are being attained.

• the PEV is a volunteering partner to the program and the i i i id if ibl f iinstitution to identify possible areas for program improvements.

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Conclusion• Should make a professional judgment in consultant with the ABET p j g

visiting team and carry out his/her duties and resspospnsibities in a timely manner. M t h ll th i f ti d t hi /h ti• Must have all the information and answers to his/her questions before briefing to the program chair and the exit meeting.

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THANK YOU

• Reference:• Reference: Muhammad H Rashid,“THE PROCESS OF OUTCOME BASED EDUCATIONOF OUTCOME-BASED EDUCATION -Implementation, Assessments and E l ti ” t b bli h d b U i itEvaluations,” to be published by University of Technology Malaysia MARA Press in M /J 2012May/June 2012. http://penerbit.uitm.edu.my/

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