Establishing Multiple Assessment Methods for Accreditation

Nripendra Sarker, Cajetan M Akujuobi
2008 GSW Proceedings   unpublished
Program Outcome (Criterion 3) is one of the eight Criteria used by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) in assessing the quality of a program. The objective of this criterion is to assess the professional attainment of graduates over several years after graduation. To accredit a program, ABET is very much particular on multiple methods to assess the strength of the program. Institutions seeking accreditation usually go through hurdles in finding multiple methods of
more » ... sment and to map them to the objectives of the programs. Continuing student performance is traditionally assessed by quantitative method in which numerical scores are assigned on quizzes, home works, projects and tests. ABET considers this as a single assessment, as it is an acceptable indicator of performance of the graduates in the future. This paper discusses seven different methods of assessments for Criterion 3 -Program Outcome. With the exception of the traditional method of course assessment, survey questionnaires for the rest are designed in the light of program educational objectives and Criterion 3 outcomes. These methods were found to be highly appreciated by ABET in one earlier accreditation process.
doi:10.18260/1-2-370-38554 fatcat:bozlvnpbszedfkgrpskeuekmm4