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ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY
PROGRAM EVALUATION REPORT
Effective for evaluations during the 2016-2017 Accreditation Cycle
This form is to be used by each team member to record program data and information during the fact
finding and evaluation process. Use the following quality ratings throughout the form:
E
Exceptional; strong, effective practice or condition
S
Satisfactory; fully meets the criterion
O
Observation; a suggestion offered to improve a program
C
Concern; criterion satisfied; however, the potential exists for the
situation to change
W
Weakness; lacks strength and remedial action is required.
D
Deficient; fails to meet the criterion, and corrective action is
required.
X
Not Applicable
Enter your quality rating next to each topic. A “Finding” is any topic rated other than S or X. For all
findings rated C, W, or D enter explanatory comments and ratings for each of the four performance
elements. Appropriate comments should be entered for ratings of E or O. Record all findings on
Form T301 (formerly T011).
Note: This document can be completed electronically using Microsoft Word. Place the cursor
where you wish to type on forms. Place the cursor in the check boxes on page 3 and enter an “X”
where needed. Tables work as usual.
At the conclusion of the visit, leave the original of this form with the team chair, who will use it to
prepare the draft statement to the institution.
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Contents
GENERAL 3
CRITERION 1 – STUDENTS 4
CRITERION 2 – PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES 5
CRITERION 3 – STUDENT OUTCOMES 6
CRITERION 4 – CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT 10
CRITERION 5 -- CURRICULUM 12
CRITERION 6 -- FACULTY 14
CRITERION 7 – FACILITIES 16
CRITERION 8 – INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT 18
PROGRAM CRITERIA 20
ACCREDITATION POLICY AND PROCEDURE FINDINGS 22
CORRECTIVE ACTION ON PREVIOUS ETAC OF ABET FINDINGS 23
BACCALAUREATE DEGREE PROGRAM REVIEW WORKSHEET 25
ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAM REVIEW WORKSHEET 26
SUMMARY 27
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General
(Items in parenthesis refer to applicable ETAC Criteria or to sections in the Accreditation Policy and Procedure
Manual, e.g. PM-II.B.4).
Program Identification
Institution
Upper State University
Program Title (PM-II.E.4)
Engineering Technology
Evaluated By:
Loretta Powing
Society Represented:
National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS)
Applicable Program Criteria:
ETAC General Criteria
Academic Term Semester X Quarter Other
Degree(s) Awarded Associate Baccalaureate X Other
Specify
2 Yr 4 or 5 Yr X 2 + 2 Yr Upper Division Closely-Related Other
Offerings
Locations, Descriptions (as applicable)
Options (PM-II.E.4.c(3))
Evening
Remote Locations (PM-II.G.3)
Alternate Delivery (PM-II.G.3)
Cooperative Education (Criterion 5)
Describe any unique aspects of the program:
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Criterion 1 – Students
1. A Performance Evaluate the extent to which the program attains the following elements.
Objective
Quality
Rating
Comment
a. Student performance is evaluated and student
progress is monitored.
E
b. Policies for accepting transfer students and for
awarding credit in lieu of courses taken at the
institution exist and are enforced.
E
c. Student advisement regarding curriculum and
career matters.
E
d. Policies for admission to the program exist and
are enforced.
E
e. Policies for ensuring and documenting that each
graduate meets all graduation requirements for the
program.
S
1.B. Summary Summarize the extent to which Criterion 1 is met
Summary for Criterion 1
Quality
Rating
Comment
Extent to which Criterion 1 is met. E
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Criterion 2 – Program Educational Objectives
2. A Performance Evaluate the extent to which the program attains the following elements.
Objective
Quality
Rating
Comment
a. Published program educational objectives that are
consistent with the mission of the institution,
constituency needs, and ETAC criteria.
E Conspicuous to students
b. Documented process that is systematically utilized
and effective, involving the program’s constituents,
for periodic review of the PEOs so that they remain
consistent with the institution’s mission, the
constituents’ needs, and the criteria.
E Constructive involvement of IAC and program constituents
2.B. Summary Summarize the extent to which Criterion 2 is met
Summary for Criterion 2
Quality
Rating
Comment
Extent to which Criterion 2 is met. E
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Criterion 3 – Student Outcomes
3.A Performance Evaluate the extent to which the baccalaureate or associate program student outcomes encompass the
following:
Baccalaureate Degree Student Outcomes
Quality
Rating
Comment
a. The program has student outcomes that are
documented, clearly defined, and adequate in breadth
and depth to encompass the learned capabilities in 3a
– 3k. Comment on each.
E
3a. An ability to select and apply the knowledge,
techniques, skills, and modern tools of the
discipline to broadly-defined engineering
technology activities,
E
3b. An ability to select and apply a knowledge of
mathematics, science, engineering, and
technology to engineering technology problems
that require the application of principles and
applied procedures or methodologies,
E
3c. An ability to conduct standard tests and
measurements; to conduct, analyze, and
interpret experiments; and to apply
experimental results to improve processes,
E
3d. An ability to design systems, components, or
processes for broadly-defined engineering
technology problems appropriate to program
educational objectives,
E
3e. An ability to function effectively as a member
or leader on a technical team,
E
3f. An ability to identify, analyze, and solve
broadly-defined engineering technology
problems,
E
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Baccalaureate Degree Student Outcomes
Quality
Rating
Comment
3g. An ability to apply written, oral, and graphical
communication in both technical and
nontechnical environments; and an ability to use
appropriate technical literature,
E
3h. An understanding of the need for and an ability
to engage in self-directed continuing
professional development,
E
3i. An understanding of and a commitment to
address professional and ethical responsibilities
including a respect for diversity,
E
3j. A knowledge of the impact of engineering
technology solutions in a societal and global
context; and
E
3k. A commitment to quality, timeliness, and
continuous improvement.
O Not evaluated nor assessed
b. There is a documented and effective process for
the periodic review and revision of Baccalaureate
Degree student outcomes.
E
Faculty reviews in 2012 highly enlightening and beneficial for continuous
program improvement
c. The Baccalaureate Degree student outcomes
prepare graduates to attain the program educational
objectives.
O
Associate Degree Student Outcomes
Quality
Rating
Comment
a. The program has student outcomes that are
documented, clearly defined, and adequate in breadth
and depth to encompass the learned capabilities in 3a
– 3i. Comment on each.
X
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Associate Degree Student Outcomes
Quality
Rating
Comment
3a. An ability to apply the knowledge, techniques,
skills, and modern tools of the discipline to
narrowly-defined engineering technology
activities,
X
3b. An ability to apply a knowledge of
mathematics, science, engineering, and
technology to engineering technology problems
that require limited application of principles but
extensive practical knowledge,
X
3c. An ability to conduct standard tests and
measurements, and to conduct, analyze, and
interpret experiments,
X
3d. An ability to function effectively as a member
of a technical team
X
3e. An ability to identify, analyze, and solve
narrowly-defined engineering technology
problems,
X
3f. An ability to apply written, oral, and graphical
communication in both technical and
nontechnical environments; and the ability to
use appropriate technical literature.
X
3g. An understanding of the need for and an ability
to engage in self-directed continuing
professional development,
X
3h. An understanding of and a commitment to
address professional and ethical responsibilities
including a respect for diversity; and
X
3i. A commitment to quality, timeliness, and
continuous improvement.
X
b. There is a documented and effective process for
the periodic review and revision of Associate Degree
student outcomes.
X
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Associate Degree Student Outcomes
Quality
Rating
Comment
c. The Associate Degree student outcomes prepare
graduates to attain the program educational
objectives.
X
3.B. Summary Summarize the extent to which Criterion 3 is met
Summary for Criterion 3
Quality
Rating
Comment
Extent to which Criterion 3 is met. O
Criterion 3i needs revisiting and onsite information gathered/presented to validate
the reason why no data analysis is shown in the self-study
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Criterion 4 – Continuous Improvement
4.A. Performance Evaluate the assessment, evaluation, and improvement processes for the program.
Element
Quality
Rating
Comment
a. A documented and appropriate student outcome
assessment and evaluation process in place and
functioning on a regular basis.
S Require onsite visit to see sample data and metrics used in analysis
b. A documented and appropriate continuous
improvement plan in place that includes or references
information such as:
• the assessment tool(s) to include the student
outcomes to be assessed and measures/metrics to
be used
• a timetable of implementation
• who is responsible in the assessment process,
• who is responsible for the evaluation of
assessment data,
• who is involved in making decisions on how to
respond to the evaluation.
S Same as above
c. Assessment measures used to determine the extent
that student outcomes are being attained.
S All performance targets > 75%
d. Student outcome evaluation results are used as
input for continuous improvement of the program.
E
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4.B. Summary Summarize the extent to which Criterion 4 is met
Summary for Criterion 4
Quality
Rating
Comment
Extent to which Criterion 4 is met. S
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Criterion 5 -- Curriculum
5.A Performance Evaluate the extent to which the program demonstrates the following characteristics.
GENERAL
Quality
Rating
Comment
Curriculum effectively develops subject areas in
support of student outcomes and program educational
objectives.
S
CURRICULUM
Quality
Rating
Comment
Mathematics – The curriculum provides:
a. Algebra and trigonometry appropriate to the
student outcomes and program educational
objectives for an associate degree program
O Algebra and Trigonometry is best suited for HS curriculum
b. Baccalaureate program includes integral and
differential calculus or other mathematics
appropriate to the student outcomes and program
educational objectives
E
Technical Content - The program must focus on the
applied aspects of science and engineering and must:
E
a. Represent at least 1/3, but no more than 2/3 of the
total credit hours
S ~ 46%
b. Include a technical core that prepares students for
increasingly complex technical specialties of the
program.
S
c. Develop student competency in the use of
equipment and tools common to the discipline.
S Sufficient labs
Physical & Natural Sciences – The program
provides physical or natural science laboratory
experiences appropriate to the discipline.
S
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CURRICULUM
Quality
Rating
Comment
Capstone or other integrating experiences –
Baccalaureate degree programs provide a capstone or
other integrating experiences that develop student
competencies in applying both technical and
nontechnical problem-solving skills.
S
Cooperative Education – When used to satisfy
prescribed elements of these criteria, cooperative
internships or similar experiences must include an
appropriate academic component evaluated by the
program faculty.
S
Advisory Committee – The committee, with
representation from organizations served by the
program graduates must:
S High involvement of IAC
a. Periodically review the curriculum
E
b. Advise the program on establishment, review, and
revision of program educational objectives
S
c. Provide advisement on current and future aspects
of the technical fields for which the graduates are
being prepared
E
5.B. Summary Summarize the extent to which Criterion 5 is met
Summary for Criterion 5
Quality
Rating
Comment
Extent to which Criterion 5 is met. O Algebra and Trigonometry is best suited for HS curriculum
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Criterion 6 -- Faculty
6.A. Performance Evaluate the extent to which the faculty demonstrate the following characteristics.
Characteristic
Quality
Rating
Comment
a. Individual faculty member competence factors such
as:
• Appropriate expertise and educational
background
• Professional credentials and certifications
• Relevant industrial/professional experience
• Teaching effectiveness
• Ongoing professional development
• Ability to communicate
• Contributions to the discipline
S
b. Collectively, faculty provide breadth and depth to
cover all program curricular areas.
S
c. Size of the faculty sufficient to maintain continuity,
stability, oversight, and to provide student interaction
and advising.
O Faculty to student ratio is 1/50 (20 faculty for ~1000 students)
d. Faculty has adequate responsibility and authority to
define, and revise program educational objectives and
student outcomes as well as implementation of a
program of study that fosters attainment of student
outcomes.
E
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6.B. Summary Summarize the extent to which Criterion 6 is met
Summary for Criterion 6
Quality
Rating
Comment
Extent to which Criterion 6 is met. O High student to faculty ratio
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Criterion 7 – Facilities
7.A. Performance Evaluate the following characteristics related to the engineering technology facilities.
Characteristic
Quality
Rating
Comment
a. Classrooms, offices, and laboratories:
• Suitable to support attainment of student
outcomes and to provide an atmosphere
conducive to learning.
S
b. Modern tools, equipment, computing resources,
and laboratories:
• appropriate to the program and to support
program needs
• available, and systematically maintained and
upgraded
• with appropriate guidance for student usage
E
c. Information resources to support the scholarly
activities of students and faculty:
• Library
• Internet access
• Equipment catalogs
• Professional technical publications
• Manuals of industrial processes
E
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7.B. Summary Summarize the extent to which Criterion 7 is met
Summary for Criterion 7
Quality
Rating
Comment
Extent to which Criterion 7 is met. E
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Criterion 8 – Institutional Support
8.A. Performance Evaluate the support and financial resources for the program by the institution and employers .
Characteristic
Quality
Rating
Comment
a. Adequate institutional support and leadership to
assure the quality and continuity of the program.
E
b. Sufficient resources (institutional services,
financial support, and staff) to provide an
environment to which student outcomes can be
attained.
E
c. Sufficient resources (institutional services,
financial support, and staff) to attract, retain, and
provide for the continued professional development of
a qualified faculty.
E
d. Sufficient resources (institutional services,
financial support, and human resources staff) to
acquire, maintain, update, and operate infrastructure,
facilities and equipment appropriate to the program.
E
e. “Sufficient resources (institutional services,
financial support, and staff) to meet program needs.
E
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8.B. Summary Summarize the extent to which Criterion 8 is met
Summary for Criterion 8
Quality
Rating
Comment
Extent to which Criterion 8 is met. E
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Program Criteria
Performance: If specific program criteria apply to this program, enter the title(s) and date of the criteria. If needed, reproduce
this entire section for each set of program-specific criteria that apply.
Not Applicable
Criteria title Date of last review
For each element of these criteria, enter a brief description and record appropriate quality ratings for each. Add rows as needed.
Element
Quality
Rating
Comment
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Summary: Summarize the extent to which program specific criteria are met. If applicable, provide comments for the appropriate
professional society to consider regarding potential improvements to the program criteria.
Summary for Program-Specific Criteria
Quality
Rating
Comment
Extent to which program-specific criteria are met. X
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Accreditation Policy and Procedure Findings
1
Accreditation Policy and Procedure Items
Quality
Rating
Comment
1
Examples of common Accreditation Policy and Procedure findings (see APPM for paragraph citation and details):
1. Public release of information—programs not accurately represented and/or citation incorrect in publications
2. Public release of information—programs not publicly stating the PEOs and Student Outcomes
3. Public release of information—programs not publicly posting annual enrollment and graduation data
4. Program name—program names not shown consistently on transcripts
5. Program name—programs not satisfying all applicable program criteria that are implied by the program name
6. Eligibility—new programs not having at least one graduate in the academic year prior to the on-site visit
7. Program reviews/Comprehensive review—programs not following policies on display materials
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Corrective Action on Previous ETAC of ABET Findings
List the unresolved findings from the most recent ETAC Final Statement for this program and briefly describe the corrective
action given in the self study. Describe findings not yet resolved.
Unresolved Findings from Previous Accreditation
Cycle and brief corrective actions reported in the
self study.
New
Quality
Rating
Details of Findings Not Yet Resolved
None
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General Comments:
None
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Baccalaureate Degree Program Review Worksheet
Institution: Upper State University Program: Engineering Technology
Evaluated By: Loretta Powing
Enter the appropriate quality rating for each topic for each of the days indicated
Criteria Previsit Day 1 Day 2 Comment
1. Students
E
2. Program Educational Objectives
E
3. Student Outcomes
a. Knowledge and skills E
b. Apply knowledge, and adapt to
emerging applications
E
c. Conduct, analyze, and interpret
experiments, and apply results
E
d. Design creativeness E
e. Teamwork E
f. Technical problem solving E
g. Communications E
h. Continuing professional development E
i. Professional and ethical
responsibilities and diversity
E
j. Engineering technology solutions in
societal and global context
E
k. Commitment to quality, timeliness,
and continuous improvement
O Not yet evaluated nor assessed
4. Continuous Improvement
S
5. Curriculum
O
6. Faculty
O
7. Facilities
E
8. Institutional Support
E
Program Criteria
X
Accreditation Policy and Procedure
E
Corrective Actions on Previous
Unresolved ETAC of ABET
Findings
X
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Associate Degree Program Review Worksheet
Institution: Program:
Evaluated By:
Enter the appropriate quality rating for each topic for each of the days indicated
Criteria Previsit Day 1 Day 2 Comment
1. Students
2. Program Educational Objectives
3. Student Outcomes
a. Knowledge and skills
b. Apply knowledge, and adapt to
applications needing extensive
practical knowledge
c. Conduct, analyze, and interpret
experiments
d. Teamwork
e. Technical problem solving
f. Communications
g. Continuing professional development
h. Professional and ethical
responsibilities and diversity
i. Commitment to quality, timeliness,
and continuous improvement
4. Continuous Improvement
5. Curriculum
6. Faculty
7. Facilities
8. Institutional Support
Program Criteria
Accreditation Policy and Procedure
Corrective Actions on Previous
Unresolved ETAC of ABET
Findings
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PROGRAM SUMMARY
Summarize findings using the ratings E, S, O, C, W, D, or X. Multiple ratings can be entered for an item
Institution: Visit Dates:
Program Title:
Program Criteria Title and Date:
Accreditation:
Initial
Or
Reaccreditation
Degree:
Recommended Action*
Program Evaluator Print & Sign: Society:
NGR IR IV SC VE SE NA
Team Chair Print & Sign:
NGR IR IV SC VE SE NA
Program Arrangement: 2yr.
4 or 5 yr.
2 + 2
Upper Division
Closely-
Related
Multiple Campuses
Distance Education
Other A
lternative Learning
If applicable, enter the date of initial accreditation from the previous page:
Evaluation Summary
CRITERION
QUALITY
RATING
COMMENTS
1. Students
2. Program Educational Objectives
3. Student Outcomes
4. Continuous Improvement
5. Curriculum
6. Faculty
7. Facilities
8. Institutional Support
Program Criteria
Accreditation Policy and Procedure
Corrective Action on Previous ETAC of
ABET Findings
* Definitions of Recommended Actions are found in the APPM (Paragraph II.G.12)
