Industry Advisory Board May 30 th,

 09:30AM - 10:00AM: Department Presentation  10:15AM - 2:00PM: Project Presentations Undergraduate  2:00PM - 2:30PM: Survey/feedback  12:00PM - 12:45PM: Lunch  9.00AM – 2.30PM: Poster Presentations Undergraduate, Graduate Online Survey of programs

 State of the Union “Strong”

 Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)  Undergraduate curriculum  2006, 2012  Assessment based  Process  Input data  Output results

Course Objectives Student Learning Outcomes Specific skills on completion of the program ABET jargon

Student Learning Outcomes 1.apply concepts and techniques from computing and mathematics. 2.fluent in at least one programming language and acquaintance with at least three more. 3.strong foundation in the design, analysis, and application of algorithms. 4.fundamental understanding of computer systems. 5.analyze problems and identify their computing requirements. 6.design, implement, and evaluate large software systems. 7.communicate effectively orally and in writing. 8.knowledge, skills, and attitudes for lifelong self-development. 9.analyze the local and global impact of computing on individuals and society. 10.understand social, professional & ethical issues in computing.

 BS Curriculum  General Education  CS Core  1 year programming sequence  Mid level breadth/depth courses  Capstone  Practical – Senior Design Project  Theoretical – Review/Recap  CS Electives

ELECTIVESELECTIVES

CS490  Review of concepts from the core  Major Field Test (MFT)  Computer Science subject test  Multiple choice test  External exam conducted by ETS  SAT, GRE

Assessment Results  MFT  CSULA & National comparison  Median student score = 62 nd percentile  15% of students score > 90 th percentile  MFT score-GPA correlation > 85%  Student satisfaction: 4.0/5.0 > 2.8/4.0

CS496ABC – Year long Project  Sponsored  Group project  Faculty supervisor  Sponsor Liaison 

 ABET process  Self Study Report  Deficiencies  Weaknesses  Concerns  Recommendations

 ABET  Evaluators: Identified 13 potential shortcomings prior to their visit. (August)  Exit evaluators report : 4 potential shortcomings (October)  Auditors report : 2 shortcomings (December)  Fix: We were given time till February 1 st.  Program modification (January)  ABET final report – perfect. (April)  0 –

Graduate curriculum

Culminating Experience  Project/Thesis  Sponsored  Comprehensive Exam

Integrated BS/MS program  4+1 or 3+2 year  BS and MS : Awarded at the same time

Quarter to Semester conversion  : All courses and programs to be redefined.  Fall 2016 : Semester campus.

 IAB Goals  Industry sponsorships  Undergraduate & Graduate projects  Student internships  Industry experts as part-time faculty  Outreach  Curricular feedback/guidance