1. State of the Department ABET 2000 Update Presentation to External Review Board October 19, 2001

2. Review Outcomes-based curriculum strategy ABET review in Fall 2002 Self-study report due July 1, 2002 Annual external review part of overall assessment strategy

3. ABET 2000 Less focus on “bean-counting” Department defines objectives All students must be aware of objectives

4. Educational Objectives Published educational objectives Process for determining and periodically evaluating objectives Curriculum and processes designed to achieve objectives A system of ongoing evaluation

5. Education Objectives Attribute/Competency Strategy Objectives are defined as a list of attributes we want all graduates to have Each attribute includes a list of specific competencies Forms basis of assessment strategy

6. Attributes 1. An understanding of fundamental principles of mathematics and science 2. An understanding of fundamental engineering science 3. An understanding of geotechnical engineering 4. An understanding of structural engineering

7. Attributes, pt II 5. An understanding of transportation engineering 6. An understanding of water resource and environmental engineering 7. The ability to design civil engineering systems and solve open-ended problems 8. The ability to communicate ideas effectively

8. Attributes, pt III 9. The ability to use modern engineering tools 10. An understanding of professional practice and a commitment to life-long learning. 11. An awareness of cultural, societal, and environmental issues 12. A commitment to serve as professional engineers of integrity and faith

9. Sample Competencies

10. Assessment “Each program must have an assessment process with documented results. Evidence must be given that the results are applied to the further development and improvement of the program. The assessment process must demonstrate that the outcomes important to the mission of the institution and the objectives of the program, including those listed above, are being measured.”

11. Assessment Strategy Competency based exam assessment Student Evaluations Results of FE exam Alumni survey Exit interviews Annual external review