ERIC Number: EJ1429456
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023
Pages: 10
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Opinion: Engineering Program Accreditation-Where Have We Been and Where Should We Go?
Krishnasamy T. Selvan; Karl F. Warnick
Advances in Engineering Education, v11 n4 p2-11 2023
We examine the soundness of the idea and practice of engineering accreditation and look critically at the process as implemented in regions around the world. Based on our analysis of the effectiveness of current approaches, we suggest areas and methods for improvement and propose guidelines for a revised accreditation framework that addresses some of the challenges of the current system. In addition to providing standardization of course topics and methods for assessing outcomes and curriculum improvement, accreditation requirements could be adjusted to reduce the reporting burden and recognize the need for faculty empowerment and freedom to innovate in motivating and encouraging high quality educational programs.
Descriptors: Engineering Education, Curriculum Design, Educational Improvement, Accreditation (Institutions), College Faculty, Teacher Empowerment, Program Improvement, Academic Standards, Outcomes of Education, Educational Quality, Guidelines
American Society for Engineering Education. 1818 N Street NW, Washington, DC 20036. Tel: 412-624-6815; Fax: 412-624-1108; Web site: http://advances.asee.org
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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