1. COMPUTER ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT: SELF-ASSESSMENT AND ACCREDITATION by Dr. Mayez Al-Mouhamed Professor, Computer Engineering Department King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals

2. 2 CONTENTS ABET EC 2K ABET EC 2K Accreditation Accreditation Self-Study Report Plan Self-Study Report Plan Institution Vision Institution Vision Program Educational Objectives (PEOs) Program Educational Objectives (PEOs) Reviews of PEOs Reviews of PEOs Program Outcomes Program Outcomes Mapping of Outcomes to PEOs Mapping of Outcomes to PEOs Mapping course outcomes to program outcomes Mapping course outcomes to program outcomes Industry Advisory Board Industry Advisory Board Conclusion Conclusion

3. 3 ABET EC 2K Cost of education (mid 90’s): More than 15% of median family income Cost of education (mid 90’s): More than 15% of median family income Industry mutation: Engineers should be educated in a way to facilitate their adaptation to important industry mutation (Bio, Nano, Health, Comp. Technology, change in products, etc) Industry mutation: Engineers should be educated in a way to facilitate their adaptation to important industry mutation (Bio, Nano, Health, Comp. Technology, change in products, etc) (not to be tight to one original area of formation) (not to be tight to one original area of formation) Demographic issues, population aging, etc. Demographic issues, population aging, etc. Shift in Engineering Education Shift in Engineering Education  Teacher-Centered Focus  Traditional classroom  Distance learning using synchronous video-conferencing  Learner-Centered Focus (outcome-based)  Interactive multimedia  Educational solutions designed by multi-skilled academic teams  Asynchronous learning (any time and anywhere) Since 1995 a shift in ABET criterion: “A meaningful, major engineering design experience …” Since 1995 a shift in ABET criterion: “A meaningful, major engineering design experience …” Pilote ABET visits in 96-98, required to meet EC 2K by 2001 Pilote ABET visits in 96-98, required to meet EC 2K by 2001

4. 4 Fall 2007, all Engineering program at KFUPM are to seek ABET 2K accreditation Fall 2007, all Engineering program at KFUPM are to seek ABET 2K accreditation The COE is to preparing the writing of the Self-Study Report (SSR) for the according the ABET EC 2K criterion (COE ABET Committee) The COE is to preparing the writing of the Self-Study Report (SSR) for the according the ABET EC 2K criterion (COE ABET Committee) EC 2K refers to an Outcome-Based Instruction Standard EC 2K refers to an Outcome-Based Instruction Standard The COE department is still using conventional Teacher-Centered (Lecture- Exam) instruction! The COE department is still using conventional Teacher-Centered (Lecture- Exam) instruction!  Appears to be contradictory  First ABET visit is based on the minimum condition rule: a convincing self- assessment system (in-place) that is capable of producing improvements according the EC 2K standards  EC 2K quantifies education using measurable outcomes ranging from the acquisition of knowledge, the learning of skills, and the development of some attitude or behavior  The self-study report is to document a program having consistent educational objectives and outcomes, carry out direct (student work) and indirect (surveys, interviews, etc.) self-assessment, and feedback the results in terms of program improvements. ACCREDITATION

5. 5 Self-Study Report progress in T061 (Fall 2006) Self-Study Report progress in T061 (Fall 2006)  Data-independent (Term 061)  Set up the objectives (PEO-061), outcomes (PO-051-2), course outcomes (051 and 061), course evaluation (051), surveys, evaluation forms, etc.  Forming the Advisory board, Alumni and Employer DB, etc.  Write-up of SSR sections: background, student, objectives, outcomes, faculty, facility, curriculum, support, and program criteria  Workshop on “outcome-based instruction” attended by all COE faculty  Addressing course outcomes in the classroom, exams, etc.  Set up teamwork and engineering practices in some COE labs  Developed ABET Web with Guidelines and selected papers for faculty and students  Data-dependent (Term 062)  Assessment committee (AC): Control the direct and indirect assessment processes, data collection and presentation, and delivery to the undergraduate committee  Undergraduate Committee (UC): analysis of assessment data, carry out revision of objectives, outcomes, curriculum, etc.  UC decided to use a set of Rubrics to assess the program outcomes.  Need to include assessment data and curricular actions in the final draft of SSR SELF-STUDY REPORT PLAN

6. 6 INSTITUTION VISION KFUPM vision KFUPM vision To be a vibrant multicultural University of international repute focuse on quality education and innovative research that prepares professionals and entrepreneurs to lead social, economic and technical development in the region. To be a vibrant multicultural University of international repute focuse on quality education and innovative research that prepares professionals and entrepreneurs to lead social, economic and technical development in the region. CCSE main objectives: CCSE main objectives: –To provide the skilled manpower needed for the fulfillment of the country's development plans. In particular: information & computer scientists, computer engineers, and systems engineers. –To prepare students for graduate work and research in their field of specialization. –To provide a link through which computer technologies and their applications could be transferred to the country. –To provide the country, through research and graduate studies, with skills, ideas, and innovations in certain areas of advanced technologies.

7. 7 EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES The objectives of the COE program The objectives of the COE program To produce computer engineering graduates prepared to: To produce computer engineering graduates prepared to: –Practice their profession with confidence and global competitiveness and make intellectual contributions to it; –Pursue a life-long career of personal and professional growth with superior work ethics and character and –Pursue advanced study and research at the graduate level.

8. 8 REVIEW OF PEOs Review process of the COE PEOs:  Conducted every four years (next in 2011-2012)  PEO Assessment Tools  Graduating student Surveys (semester)  Employer (surveys (4y) and Co-op (each student))  Alumni surveys (2y)  Advisory board input and surveys ((1y) Mechanism:  Assessment Committee to coordinate the data collection and scheduling  Uundergraduate Committee to measure degree of success in meeting program outcomes and report curricular actions to department council. Also after 4 years compile a major revision if necessary.

9. 9 REVIEW OF PEOs Alumni and employer Surveys Program Outcomes Faculty Discussion and Consideration Refine Courses and Program Assess Success of Graduates Student Exit Survey Program Objectives Advisory Board

10. 10 PROGRAM OUTCOMES Outcomes of the Computer Engineering Program a)an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering b)an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data c)an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs d)an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams e)an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems f)an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility g)an ability to communicate effectively h)the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context i)a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning j)knowledge of contemporary issues k)an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice. l)Knowledge of Probability and Statistics and their applications in Computer Engineering m)Knowledge of Discrete Mathematics n)The ability to design a system that involves the integration of hardware and software components

11. 11 Program Educational Objectives (PEOs) Program Outcomes (POs) Course Outcome Assessment COE Exit Exam Industrial Advisory Board Assessment Committee & Undergraduat e Committee ABET Feedback Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs) CLOs Computer Engineering Program Graduate Exit Survey/ Alumni Survey/ Employer Survey COE 390, COE 400, COE 485, COE 399, COE 350/351 KFUPM Internal Assessment PROGRAM OUTCOMES

12. 12 Program Educational Objectives Program Outcomes 1. Practice profession with confidence and global competitiveness and make intellectual contributions to it a, b, c, d, e, g, k, l, m, n 2. Pursue a life-long career of personal and professional growth with superior work ethics and character f, i, h, j 3. Pursue advanced study and research at the graduate level a, b, e, g, i, k MAPPING OF OUTCOMES TO PEOs

13. 13 ABCDEFGHIJKLMN COE 202 HHL COE 203 M H LL H COE 205 HLLL COE 305 MLHLHLL COE 308 HHLLL COE 341 MHHLL COE 344 MLHLL COE 360 LLHLLM COE 390 MHLMM COE 400 MM MLMLLH COE 485 LMHMLLMLLLM COE 351 HMMHMM COE 399 MMHMH STAT 319 H ICS 252 H IAS 211 H ENGL 214 H How courses address program outcomes

14. 14  Attend Advisory Board regular meeting  Review of department area of concentrations and recommend some enhancement to undergraduate program in some specialized areas  Provide inputs on the undergraduate student qualifications and skills based on new trends and local industry needs  Provide feedback on the Educational Objectives and Program Outcomes and their implications on the program curriculum.  Consideration of the level of support provided to faculty to further their professional development, research, and teaching goals,  Survey the board members regarding their views on the importance of each aspect of the program departmental Educational Objectives. INDUSTRY ADVISORY BOARD

15. 15Conclusion The COE department is seeking accreditation from ABET EC 2K as one quality assurance for its BSc program The COE department is seeking accreditation from ABET EC 2K as one quality assurance for its BSc program The COE department is determined to improve its program both the technical and behavioral components to meet EC 2K The COE department is determined to improve its program both the technical and behavioral components to meet EC 2K New instruction techniques for outcome-based education will be gradually introduced at all levels to improve the quality of the Computer Engineer to some international standard. New instruction techniques for outcome-based education will be gradually introduced at all levels to improve the quality of the Computer Engineer to some international standard. The Industrial Advisory Board is one important channel to provide the department with feedback on the achievement of long term educational objectives as experienced by our COE alumni The Industrial Advisory Board is one important channel to provide the department with feedback on the achievement of long term educational objectives as experienced by our COE alumni