ABET Self-Study Report Template 2018-2019
ABET Self-Study Report Template 2018-2019
QUESTIONNAIRE:
TEMPLATE FOR A
SELF-STUDY REPORT
2018-2019 Review Cycle
VERSION 1.0
ABET
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Baltimore, MD 21201
Phone: 410-347-7700
Email: cac@abet.org
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INTRODUCTION
The Self-Study Report is expected to be a quantitative and qualitative assessment of the strengths
and limitations of the program being submitted for review.
The Self-Study Report will provide information critical to a thorough on-site review of the
program. Therefore, the Report will address the extent to which the program meets applicable
ABET Criteria and policies. In so doing, it is necessary that the Report address all methods of
instructional delivery used for the program, all possible paths that students may take to
completion of the degree, and all remote offerings available to students in the program.
While the Questionnaire focuses primarily on accreditation criteria, it also includes questions
related to certain sections of the ABET Accreditation Policy and Procedure Manual (APPM).
While it is important that the overall structure in the Questionnaire be retained, it is not
necessary to preserve notes or pages of instructions about preparing the Self-Study Report.
A program may use terminology different from that used in the Questionnaire.
If different terminology is used, it is important that the Self-Study Report provide notes of
explanation to clearly link the terminology in the Report to terminology used in the
Questionnaire.
Tables in the Questionnaire may be modified in format to more clearly present the information
for the program. When this is done, it is suggested that a brief explanatory footnote be included
about why the table was modified. Rows may be added to or deleted from tables to better
accommodate program information.
The educational unit is the administrative unit having academic responsibility for the
program(s) being reviewed by a given Commission of ABET. For example, if a single program
is being reviewed, the educational unit may be the department. If more than one program is
being reviewed, the educational unit is the administrative unit responsible for the collective
group of programs being reviewed by that Commission.
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SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
The following materials are to be supplied in addition to the Self-Study Report:
The general institution catalog covering course details and other institutional information
applicable at the time of the review.
Promotional brochures or literature describing program offerings of the institution.
Official academic transcripts of recent graduates. The official academic transcript
contains a listing of all the courses taken by a graduate, year/semester courses were taken,
the grades earned, and degree(s) earned. The Team Chair will request a specific
sampling of transcripts for each program and will provide a timeframe in which they
should be provided to program evaluators. Each academic transcript is to be
accompanied by the program requirements for the graduate and accompanied by
worksheets that the program uses to show how the graduate has fulfilled program
requirements. Masters degree programs under review must also provide copies of the
students’ undergraduate academic transcripts that were used to make an admission
decision.
The Self-Study Report and Supplemental Material should be uploaded as pdf read-only files on
your institution’s ABET homepage.
Specific instructions for how to upload your Self-Study and Supplemental Material will be
provided well in advance of the due date.
Catalogs that are available only electronically must be submitted in a pdf read-only format. The
catalog must be the version available at the time the Self-Study Report is prepared. Web-based
versions may not be submitted.
To ABET Headquarters via upload by July 1 of the calendar year of the review:
o Upload one Self-Study Report including all appendices for each program
o Upload one set of the supplemental materials (without the academic transcripts) :
Your Team Chair and Program Evaluators will be able to access the Self Study through
the ABET Accreditation Management System.
You will need to reach out to your Team Chair to confirm where to send a set of
transcripts for each program.
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CONFIDENTIALITY
All information supplied is for the confidential use of ABET and its authorized agents. It will
not be disclosed without authorization of the institution concerned, except for summary data not
identifiable to a specific institution or documents in the public domain.
TEMPLATE
The template for the Self-Study Report begins on the next page.
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ABET
Self-Study Report
for the
<Program Name>
at
<Institution Name>
<Location>
<Date>
CONFIDENTIAL
The information supplied in this Self-Study Report is for the confidential use of ABET and its
authorized agents, and will not be disclosed without authorization of the institution concerned,
except for summary data not identifiable to a specific institution.
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Program Self-Study Report
for
CAC of ABET
Accreditation or Reaccreditation
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
A. Contact Information
List name, mailing address, telephone number, fax number, and e-mail address for the
primary pre-visit contact person for the program.
B. Program History
Include the year implemented and the date of the last general review. Summarize major
program changes with an emphasis on changes occurring since the last general review.
C. Options
List and describe any options, tracks, concentrations, etc. included in the program.
E. Program Locations
Include all locations where the program or a portion of the program is regularly offered (this
would also include dual degrees, international partnerships, etc.).
F. Public Disclosure
Provide information concerning all the places where the Program Education Objectives
(PEOs), Student Outcomes (SOs), annual student enrollment and graduation data is posted or
made accessible to the public. If this information is posted to the Web, please provide the
URLs.
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GENERAL CRITERIA
CRITERION 1. STUDENTS
For the sections below, attach any written policies that apply.
A. Student Admissions
Summarize the requirements and process for accepting new students into the program.
F. Graduation Requirements
Summarize the graduation requirements for the program and the process for ensuring and
documenting that each graduate completes all graduation requirements for the program.
State the name of the degree awarded (Master of Science in Safety Sciences, Bachelor of
Technology, Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Bachelor of Science in Electrical
Engineering, etc.)
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G. Transcripts of Recent Graduates
The program will provide transcripts from some of the most recent graduates to the visiting
team along with any needed explanation of how the transcripts are to be interpreted. These
transcripts will be requested separately by the Team Chair. State how the program and
any program options are designated on the transcript. (See 2018-2019 APPM, Section
I.E.3.a.)
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CRITERION 2. PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
A. Mission Statement
Provide the institutional mission statement.
D. Program Constituencies
List the program constituencies. Describe how the program educational objectives meet the
needs of these constituencies.
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CRITERION 3. STUDENT OUTCOMES
A. Student Outcomes
List the student outcomes for the program and indicate where the student outcomes are
documented.
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CRITERION 4. CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
This section of your Self-Study Report should document your processes for regularly assessing
and evaluating the extent to which the student outcomes are being attained. This section should
also document the extent to which the student outcomes are being attained. It should also
describe how the results of these processes are utilized to affect continuous improvement of the
program.
Assessment is defined as one or more processes that identify, collect, and prepare the data
necessary for evaluation. Evaluation is defined as one or more processes for interpreting the data
acquired though the assessment processes in order to determine how well the student outcomes
are being attained.
Although the program can report its processes as it chooses, the following is presented as a guide
to help you organize your Self-Study Report.
A. Student Outcomes
It is recommended that this section include (a table may be used to present this information):
1. A listing and description of the assessment processes used to gather the data upon which the
evaluation of each student outcome is based. Examples of data collection processes may
include, but are not limited to, specific exam questions, student portfolios, internally
developed assessment exams, senior project presentations, nationally-normed exams, oral
exams, focus groups, industrial advisory committee meetings, or other processes that are
relevant and appropriate to the program.
2. The frequency with which these assessment processes are carried out
3. The expected level of attainment for each of the student outcomes
4. Summaries of the results of the evaluation process and an analysis illustrating the extent to
which each of the student outcomes is being attained
5. How the results are documented and maintained
B. Continuous Improvement
Describe how the results of evaluation processes for the student outcomes and any other
available information have been systematically used as input in the continuous improvement
of the program. Describe the results of any changes (whether or not effective) in those cases
where re-assessment of the results has been completed. Indicate any significant future
program improvement plans based upon recent evaluations. Provide a brief rationale for
each of these planned changes.
C. Additional Information
Copies of any of the assessment instruments or materials referenced in 4.A. and 4.B must be
available for review at the time of the visit. Other information such as minutes from
meetings where the assessment results were evaluated and where recommendations for action
were made could also be included.
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CRITERION 5. CURRICULUM
Note: One year of study refers to the amount of course work that a student would complete in an
average year of fulltime enrollment. For a traditional four-year program using standard
semester units, one year refers to 30 semester credits. For programs using standard quarter
units, one year refers to 45 quarter credits. One year is measured similarly in programs using
other units to measure course work.
A. Program Curriculum
1. Complete Table 5-1 that describes the plan of study for students in this program including
information on course offerings in the form of a recommended schedule by year and term
along with average section enrollments for all courses in the program over the two years
immediately preceding the visit. If there is more than one curricular path, Table 5-1
should be provided for each path. State whether you are on quarters or semesters and
complete a separate table for each option in the program.
2. Describe how the curriculum aligns with the program educational objectives.
3. Describe how the curriculum and its associated prerequisite structure support the attainment
of the student outcomes.
4. Attach a flowchart or worksheet that illustrates the prerequisite structure of the program’s
required courses.
5. For each curricular area specifically addressed by either the general criteria or the applicable
program criteria as shown in Table 5-1, describe how your program meets the specific
requirements for this program area in terms of hours and depth of study.
6. If your program allows cooperative education to satisfy curricular requirements specifically
addressed by either the general or program criteria, describe the academic component of this
experience and how it is evaluated by the faculty.
7. Describe the materials (course syllabi, textbooks, sample student work, etc.), that will be
available for review during the visit to demonstrate achievement related to this criterion.
(See the 2018-2019 APPM Section I.E.5.b.(2) regarding display materials.)
B. Course Syllabi
In Appendix A, include a syllabus for each course used to satisfy the mathematics, science,
and discipline-specific requirements required by Criterion 5 or any applicable program
criteria.
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Table 5-1 Curriculum
Program Name
1. Required courses are required of all students in the program, elective courses (often referred to as open or free electives) are optional for students, and
selected elective courses are those for which students must take one or more courses from a specified group.
2. If math and science courses are chosen from a list indicate this and include information elsewhere on the courses that students may choose from.
3. For courses that include multiple elements (lecture, laboratory, recitation, etc.), indicate the maximum enrollment in each element. For selected elective
courses, indicate the maximum enrollment for each option.
Instructional materials and student work verifying compliance with ABET criteria for the categories indicated above will be required during the campus visit.
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CRITERION 6. FACULTY
A. Faculty Qualifications
Describe the qualifications of the faculty and how they are adequate to cover all the
curricular areas of the program and also meet any applicable program criteria. This
description should include the composition, size, credentials, and experience of the faculty.
Complete Table 6-1. Include faculty resumes in Appendix B.
B. Faculty Workload
Complete Table 6-2, Faculty Workload Summary and describe this information in terms of
workload expectations or requirements (for the year of the Self Study).
C. Faculty Size
Discuss how the faculty serving in the program are of sufficient number to maintain
continuity, stability, oversight, student interaction, and advising for the program.
D. Professional Development
Provide detailed descriptions of professional development activities for each faculty member.
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Table 6-1. Faculty Qualifications
Name of Program
Professional Registration/
Experience H, M, or L
Type of Academic
Appointment2
Consulting/summer
Govt./Ind. Practice
Certification
T, TT, NTT
work in industry
FT or PT3
This Institution
Organizations
Highest Degree
Development
Rank 1
Professional
Professional
Teaching
Faculty Name Earned- Field and
Year
Instructions: Complete table for each member of the faculty in the program. Add additional rows or use additional sheets if
necessary. Updated information is to be provided at the time of the visit.
1. Code: P = Professor ASC = Associate Professor AST = Assistant Professor I = Instructor A = Adjunct O = Other
2. Code: TT = Tenure Track T = Tenured NTT = Non Tenure Track
3. At the institution
4. The level of activity, high, medium or low, should reflect an average over the year prior to the visit plus the two previous years.
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Table 6-2. Faculty Workload Summary
Name of Program
2. For the academic year for which the Self-Study Report is being prepared.
3. Program activity distribution should be in percent of effort in the program and should total 100%.
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CRITERION 7. FACILITIES1
1. Offices (such as administrative, faculty, clerical, and teaching assistants) and any
associated equipment that is typically available there.
2. Classrooms and associated equipment that are typically available where the program
courses are taught.
B. Computing Resources
Describe any computing resources (workstations, servers, storage, networks including
software) in addition to those described in the laboratories in Part A, which are used by the
students in the program. Include a discussion of the accessibility of university-wide
computing resources available to all students via various locations such as student housing,
library, student union, off-campus, etc. State the hours the various computing facilities are
open to students. Assess the adequacy of these facilities to support the scholarly and
professional activities of the students and faculty in the program.
C. Guidance
Describe how students in the program are provided appropriate guidance regarding the use of
the tools, equipment, computing resources, and laboratories.
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Include information concerning facilities at all sites where program courses are delivered.
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E. Library Services
Describe and evaluate the capability of the library (or libraries) to serve the program
including the adequacy of the library’s technical collection relative to
the needs of the program and the faculty, the adequacy of the process by which faculty may
request the library to order books or subscriptions, the library’s systems for locating and
obtaining electronic information, and any other library services relevant to the needs of the
program.
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CRITERION 8. INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT
A. Leadership
Describe the leadership of the program and discuss its adequacy to ensure the quality and
continuity of the program and how the leadership is involved in decisions that affect the
program.
C. Staffing
Describe the adequacy of the staff (administrative, instructional, and technical) and
institutional services provided to the program. Discuss methods used to retain and train staff.
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PROGRAM CRITERIA
Describe how the program satisfies any applicable program criteria. If already covered
elsewhere in the self-study report, provide appropriate references.
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APPENDICES
Please use the following format for the course syllabi (2 pages maximum in Times New Roman
12 point font)
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APPENDIX B – FACULTY VITAE
Please use the following format for the faculty vitae (2 pages maximum in Times New Roman 12
point type)
1. Name
9. Briefly list the most important publications and presentations from the past five years –
title, co-authors if any, where published and/or presented, date of publication or
presentation
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APPENDIX C – EQUIPMENT
Please list the major pieces of equipment used by the program in support of instruction.
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APPENDIX D – INSTITUTIONAL SUMMARY
1. The Institution
a. Name and address of the institution
d. Name the organizations by which the institution is now accredited, and the dates of the
initial and most recent accreditation evaluations.
2. Type of Control
Description of the type of managerial control of the institution, e.g., private-non-profit,
private-other, denominational, state, federal, public-other, etc.
3. Educational Unit
Describe the educational unit in which the program is located including the administrative
chain of responsibility from the individual responsible for the program to the chief executive
officer of the institution. Include names and titles. An organization chart may be included.
6. Credit Unit
It is assumed that one semester or quarter credit normally represents one class hour or three
laboratory hours per week. One academic year normally represents at least 28 weeks of
classes, exclusive of final examinations. If other standards are used for this program, the
differences should be indicated.
7. Tables
Complete the following tables for the program undergoing evaluation.
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Table D-1. Program Enrollment and Degree Data
Undergrad
Total
Total
Grad
Academic Enrollment Year Degrees Awarded
Year 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th Associates Bachelors Masters Doctorates
Current FT
Year PT
1 FT
PT
2 FT
PT
3 FT
PT
4 FT
PT
Give official fall term enrollment figures (head count) for the current and preceding four academic years and undergraduate and
graduate degrees conferred during each of those years. The "current" year means the academic year preceding the on-site visit.
FT--full time
PT--part time
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Table D-2. Personnel
Year1: _________
HEAD COUNT
FTE2
FT PT
Administrative2
Faculty (tenure-track)3
Other Faculty (excluding student
Assistants)
Student Teaching Assistants4
Technicians/Specialists
Office/Clerical Employees
Others5
1. Data on this table should be for the fall term immediately preceding the visit.
Updated tables for the fall term when the ABET team is visiting are to be
prepared and presented to the team when they arrive.
3. For faculty members, 1 FTE equals what your institution defines as a full-time
load
4. For student teaching assistants, 1 FTE equals 20 hours per week of work (or
service). For undergraduate and graduate students, 1 FTE equals 15 semester
credit-hours (or 24 quarter credit-hours) per term of institutional course work,
meaning all courses — science, humanities and social sciences, etc.
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Signature Attesting to Compliance
________________________________
Dean’s Name (As indicated on the RFE)
_____________________ _______________________
Signature Date
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