1. UGSC: Undergraduate Studies Committee Haiyun Bian, Jay Dejongh, Travis Doom, Natsuhiko Futamura, Prabhaker Mateti *, Eric Matson, Karen Meyer, Michael Raymer, Ronald Taylor, Shaojun Wang

2. UGSC 2007 Charge Programs with Sinclair Programs with Sinclair Articulation agreements with Clark State Articulation agreements with Clark State Review BS CS and BS CEG for ABET Review BS CS and BS CEG for ABET Oversee the transition to new programs Oversee the transition to new programs Enlarge selection of 400/600 courses Enlarge selection of 400/600 courses Computational Science Minor: Ralph Regula School Computational Science Minor: Ralph Regula School

3. Propose New 4xx Level Courses!

5. ABET Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology Engineering (EAC/ABET) Engineering (EAC/ABET) Technology (TAC/ABET) Technology (TAC/ABET) Computing (CAC/ABET) Computing (CAC/ABET) Applied Science (ASAC/ABET) Applied Science (ASAC/ABET)

6. Ohio Accreditations: ABET EAC AkronBSCEG [2002] AkronBSCEG [2002] Case Western Reserve BSCEG [1971] Case Western Reserve BSCEG [1971] CedarvilleBSCEG [2007] CedarvilleBSCEG [2007] CincinnatiBSCEG [1987] CincinnatiBSCEG [1987] Cleveland StateBSCEG [2005] Cleveland StateBSCEG [2005] DaytonBSCEG [2001] DaytonBSCEG [2001] Ohio Northern BSCPE [2001] Ohio Northern BSCPE [2001] Ohio State BSCEG [2000] Ohio State BSCEG [2000] Ohio State BSCSE [2000] Ohio State BSCSE [2000] ToledoBSCSE [1988] ToledoBSCSE [1988] Wright State BSCEG [1984] Wright State BSCEG [1984]

7. Ohio Accreditations: ABET CAC Case Western BSCS [2001] Case Western BSCS [2001] Cedarville BSCS [2007] Cedarville BSCS [2007] CincinnatiBSCS [2005] CincinnatiBSCS [2005] MiamiBSCS [2005] MiamiBSCS [2005] Ohio State University BSCSE [2000] Ohio State University BSCSE [2000] Ohio University BSCS [2002] Ohio University BSCS [2002] Toledo BSCSE [1991] Toledo BSCSE [1991] WSU BSCS [1987] WSU BSCS [1987]

8. ABET Evaluation process is (supposedly) a friendly process, not adversarial Evaluation process is (supposedly) a friendly process, not adversarial Evaluation based on a Self-Study and visit Evaluation based on a Self-Study and visit Evaluators are Engineering + CS faculty and industry professionals Evaluators are Engineering + CS faculty and industry professionals Accreditation is based on outcomes assessment not bean counting Accreditation is based on outcomes assessment not bean counting

9. Eight Evaluation Criteria 1. Students, 2. Program educational objectives, 3. Program outcomes and assessment, 4. Professional component, 5. Faculty, 6. Facilities, 7. Institutional support and financial resources, 8. Program (CEG, CS, …) criteria

10. Outcomes? Objectives? “ … even the ABET Gurus are often confused.” -- often heard

11. Outcomes And Objectives Outcomes: what the students are expected to know/ be able to do. Outcomes: what the students are expected to know/ be able to do. Objectives: what we are preparing the students for. Objectives: what we are preparing the students for.

12. Outcomes (ABET Criteria 3a-k) a. An ability to apply knowledge of math, 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 responsibilities 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. A knowledge of contemporary issues k. An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice