Advisory Boards – The Good, The Bad, and The Reality 11/10/2018 7:33 PM Advisory Boards – The Good, The Bad, and The Reality Ron Smelser Professor and Senior Associate Dean The William State Lee College of Engineering © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

Advisory Boards – History 11/10/2018 7:33 PM Advisory Boards – History Honor Alumni and Raise Funds for College Evaluate and Advise Programs Evaluate Curriculum and Graduates © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

Advisory Boards – Present 11/10/2018 7:33 PM Advisory Boards – Present Honor Alumni and Raise Funds for College Evaluate and Advise Programs Evaluate Curriculum and Graduates © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

ABET – A Four Letter Word 11/10/2018 7:33 PM ABET – A Four Letter Word Founded in 1932 Engineers’ Council for Professional Development Seven Founding Societies ASCE, AIME, ASME, IEEE, ASEE, AIChE, NCEES Evaluated First Program in 1936 Evaluated First Technology Program 1946 Accreditation Focused on Curriculum © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

ABET – History (cont’d) 11/10/2018 7:33 PM ABET – History (cont’d) 1980 Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology 1985 Computer Sciences Accreditation Board 2005 Renamed to ABET 1997 Recognized by Council for Higher Education Accreditation Accredits Over 3100 Programs at More Than 600 Colleges and Universities Worldwide © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

ABET – History (cont’d) 11/10/2018 7:33 PM ABET – History (cont’d) 1997 Engineering Criteria 2000 (EC2000) Adopted Major Shift in Evaluation Process Focuses on Outcomes and Learning not Curriculum Continuous Improvement Tied to Specific Goals and Missions of the Colleges and Programs Fostering Innovation Rather than Stifling It Responding to Industry Concerns © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

EC2000 Accreditation Process 11/10/2018 7:33 PM EC2000 Accreditation Process Program Defined Mission and Vision Program Educational Objectives What Graduates Should be Doing 3-5 Years Out Set and Reviewed in Conjunction with Program Identnfied Constituencies, Employers, Students, Faculty, … Student Outcomes ABET (a) – (k) and (l), (m), (n), (o) … Measures of What Students Learn © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

EC2000 Accreditation Process (cont’d) 11/10/2018 7:33 PM EC2000 Accreditation Process (cont’d) Continuous Improvement Process Data Driven from Student Outcomes Alumni and Employer Input Anecdotal Information Qualified and Adequate Faculty Adequate Facilities © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

Program Educational Objectives – Example 11/10/2018 7:33 PM Program Educational Objectives – Example Developed by the Program Our graduates will apply their knowledge to areas beyond their coursework, enabling them to succeed as engineers in: society, graduate or professional studies, and lifelong learning. Our graduates will contribute to safety and make ethical engineering and societal decisions. Our graduates will successfully contribute to the design, manufacture, implementation and management of engineering systems. © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

Program Educational Objectives – Example (cont’d) 11/10/2018 7:33 PM Program Educational Objectives – Example (cont’d) Our graduates, equipped with strong engineering fundamentals, will have the flexibility and competence to adapt in a changing world. Our graduates will be innovative and able to develop and communicate ideas and solutions, either as effective technical leaders, team leaders, or team members. © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

Advisory Boards College Advisory Board 11/10/2018 7:33 PM Advisory Boards College Advisory Board Broad Cross-section of Alumni and Employers Typically Meet Twice a Year Review College Progress and Department Objectives © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

Advisory Boards (cont’d) 11/10/2018 7:33 PM Advisory Boards (cont’d) Departmental Advisory Board Broad Cross-section of Alumni and Employers Typically Meet Two or Three Times a Year Review Departmental Progress Program Educational Objectives Departmental Curriculum © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

EC2000 Review Process Program Review Conducted by ABET Team 11/10/2018 7:33 PM EC2000 Review Process Program Review Conducted by ABET Team Written Self-Study – Summer Prior to Visit Onsite Team Visit – Fall Team Composition Team Chair – Society Representative to ABET Board Team Members – Assigned by Professional Society Visit Report Edited Twice for Consistency Final Accreditation Recommendation by Board © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

ABET in The William States Lee College of Engineering 11/10/2018 7:33 PM ABET in The William States Lee College of Engineering Engineering Programs Accredited 1974 Engineering Analysis and Design (1987) Engineering Science, Mechanics, and Materials (1987) Urban and Environmental Engineering (1986) EC2000 Continuous Improvement Implemented before ABET Driven by Bill Lee’s Leadership of College Advisory Board Process Continues Today © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

ABET in The William States Lee College of Engineering 11/10/2018 7:33 PM ABET in The William States Lee College of Engineering PRogram OBjective Evaluation (PROBE) Review of Program Educational Objectives by the Constituent Groups for each Program Assessment and Improvement Meetings (AIM) College Senior Staff Meet to Review Strategic Initiatives for the College and the Programs Strategic Planning and Assessment Resource Team (SPART) Aid in Assessment Process © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

ABET in The William States Lee College of Engineering (cont’d) 11/10/2018 7:33 PM ABET in The William States Lee College of Engineering (cont’d) Engineering Undergraduate Programs Accredited Engineering Technology Undergraduate Programs Accredited Fire Safety Engineering Technology – In Process Construction Management Program Accredited Under Two Commissions Graduate Programs Can Be Accredited © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

ABET in The William States Lee College of Engineering (cont’d) 11/10/2018 7:33 PM ABET in The William States Lee College of Engineering (cont’d) Visited – Fall 2016 Accredited Through September 2023 © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

ABET in The William States Lee College of Engineering (cont’d) 11/10/2018 7:33 PM ABET in The William States Lee College of Engineering (cont’d) We Have Met ABET, and It is Us. “We have met the enemy, and they are ours…” Oliver Hazard Perry, the Battle of Lake Erie, 1813. © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.

ABET in The William States Lee College of Engineering (cont’d) 11/10/2018 7:33 PM ABET in The William States Lee College of Engineering (cont’d) QUESTIONS? © 2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Vista and other product names are or may be registered trademarks and/or trademarks in the U.S. and/or other countries. The information herein is for informational purposes only and represents the current view of Microsoft Corporation as of the date of this presentation. Because Microsoft must respond to changing market conditions, it should not be interpreted to be a commitment on the part of Microsoft, and Microsoft cannot guarantee the accuracy of any information provided after the date of this presentation. MICROSOFT MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, AS TO THE INFORMATION IN THIS PRESENTATION.