Achieving ABET Accreditation: An Outcome Assessment Case Study

ABET is an organization offering accreditation of degree programs for institutions of higher education in science, engineering, and computing. Institutions seek ABET accreditation as a demonstration of the quality of their programs. One important component of the accreditation process involves assessment of student performance against ABET defined student learning outcomes. This, in turn, requires the establishment of an on-going assessment process, together with a culture of continuous improvement. A case study is presented herein detailing a process of assessment developed at one institution which recently achieved ABET accreditation. It is hoped that the information provided here will serve as a useful guide to other institutions seeking to improve their assessment processes and/or receive ABET accreditation.