2010 Call for Engineering Technology Program Evaluators

Deadline: 13 November 2009

IEEE Educational Activities Board (EAB)
Committee on Technology Accreditation Activities

Engineering Technology Program Evaluator
Nomination - Application Information
Guidelines and Forms

The IEEE Educational Activities Board (EAB) seeks qualified IEEE members from industry, government and academic sectors to serve as Program Evaluators (PEV's) to assist in accrediting Engineering Technology Programs at U.S. colleges for the Technology Accreditation Commission (TAC) of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc (ABET).

Participation in the accreditation process for IEEE/ABET engineering technology programs is a major responsibility of the IEEE. This activity depends on the efforts of motivated and qualified program evaluators and the support provided by their employers.

Service as a program evaluator offers the opportunity for members of the profession to contribute to the achievement of high quality educational standards of engineering technology programs, gain insight into the characteristics and trends of education engineering, and interact with peers from higher education and industry.

IEEE is a Participating Body of ABET. ABET's purpose is the promotion and advancement of engineering and engineering technology education with a view to furthering the public welfare through the development of better-educated engineers, engineering technologists and engineering technicians. ABET also assists academic institutions in planning their educational programs. The Technology Accreditation Commission (TAC) of ABET accredits baccalaureate and associate degree programs in the engineering technology field. IEEE has curricular responsibility for about 40% of the programs accredited by TAC of ABET, and is the lead society for the engineering technology program groups listed below.

Qualified Evaluator Candidates Required
 The IEEE EAB Committee on Technology Accreditation Activities (CTAA) carries out the selection, education, and evaluator assignment processes for the IEEE EAB. The CTAA seeks IEEE evaluator candidates (see qualifications), especially those from industry, who are willing to serve IEEE and ABET for up to five years. Evaluator candidates are required for the following ABET-accredited engineering technology programs. IEEE is the lead society for these programs.

  • Computer Engineering Technology (CET)
  • Electrical/Electronics Engineering Technology (EET)
  • Electromechanical Engineering Technology (EMT)
  • Telecommunications Engineering Technology (TET)

Industrial Participation
 Participation in the accreditation process by talented industrial professionals will ensure that the requirements of industry are addressed. Employer sponsorship and support is crucial for the recruitment of industrial program evaluator candidates.

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Expenses - Accreditation Visits
 Expenses related to training and accreditation visits are reimbursed by ABET.

Evaluator Education Workshop
 Prior to participation in accreditation visits, selected IEEE evaluator candidates are required to attend an ABET-sponsored one and a half day Evaluator Education Workshop. (2010 workshop information listed below).

Workshop Expenses
 Selected IEEE evaluators will have their expenses for the ABET program evaluator workshop itself, including all materials, meals, travel and lodging covered by ABET, Inc.

2010 PEV Workshop Schedule
 Below are the dates and locations of the upcoming ABET training sessions:

  • 10-11 April 2010 - Baltimore, MD
  • 22-23 May 2010 - Baltimore, MD
  • 19-20 June 2010 - Louisville, KY (in conjunction with the ASEE Conference)

This information is also located on the ABET Community Events Calendar.  Selected applicants will be notified of exact workshop schedules and details.

Evaluation Visits
 Following attendance of an Evaluator Education Workshop, evaluators may participate in accreditation visits. During their term of appointment, evaluators usually participate in one accreditation evaluation visit per year. Visits are scheduled during the fall and are of two- or three-day duration. The expenses associated with the accreditation visits are fully covered or reimbursed by ABET.

Deadline for Applications - 13 November 2009
 Applications must be completed on the ABET website by 13 November 2009 for the 2010 academic year. Applications are reviewed during the January / February 2010 IEEE meetings. Accepted or declined notifications will be sent to applicants by 1 March 2010.

Nomination and Application Guidelines/Forms
 Qualified individuals are invited to apply; nominations of qualified candidates are encouraged.

The nomination form is available on the TAC Program Evaluator's website and the online application can be found on the ABET Program Evaluator's website.

To submit nominations or request information, please contact:

Accreditation Administrator
Educational Activities
IEEE Operations Center
445 Hoes Lane - PO Box 1331
Piscataway NJ 08855
Tel: +1 732 562 5493
eab-accred@ieee.org

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