ABET-Accreditation Timeline
BY
RAYMOND GREENLAW
ARMSTRONG ATLANTIC STATE UNIVERSITY
Outline
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 Introduction
 Requesting a Site Visit
 Establishment of the Visiting Team
 Self-Study Report
 Preparing Materials
 Coordinating with Others on Campus
 Site-Visit Schedule
 Site Visit Itself
 Due Process
 Important Events Summary
ABET Timeline by Raymond Greenlaw
April 2010
Outline
3
 Introduction
 Requesting a Site Visit
 Establishment of the Visiting Team
 Self-Study Report
 Preparing Materials
 Coordinating with Others on Campus
 Site-Visit Schedule
 Site Visit Itself
 Due Process
 Important Events Summary
ABET Timeline by Raymond Greenlaw
April 2010
Introduction
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RIGOROUS PROCESS
CHALLENGING
REQUIRES ONGOING SUPPORT
VALUABLE FOR CQI PROCESS
POSSIBLE OUTCOMES
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April 2010
Outline
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 Introduction
 Requesting a Site Visit
 Establishment of the Visiting Team
 Self-Study Report
 Preparing Materials
 Coordinating with Others on Campus
 Site-Visit Schedule
 Site Visit Itself
 Due Process
 Important Events Summary
ABET Timeline by Raymond Greenlaw
April 2010
Requesting a Site Visit
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JANUARY 31 DEADLINE
REQUEST FOR EVALUATION FORM (RFE)
GENERAL COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW (GR)
INTERIM FOCUSED VISIT (IV)
INTERIM REPORT (IR)
SHOW CAUSE (SC)
NEW PROGRAM (NEW)
TERMINATION REQUEST
NON-US REQUEST FOR APPROVAL FORM
(RFA)
ABET Timeline by Raymond Greenlaw
April 2010
Outline
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 Introduction
 Requesting a Site Visit
 Establishment of the Visiting Team
 Self-Study Report
 Preparing Materials
 Coordinating with Others on Campus
 Site-Visit Schedule
 Site Visit Itself
 Due Process
 Important Events Summary
ABET Timeline by Raymond Greenlaw
April 2010
Establishment of the
Visiting Team
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COMMISSION DEPENDENT
TYPES OF VISITS
ASSIGNMENT OF TEAM CHAIR, ABET, MAY
APPROVAL OF TEAM CHAIR, INSTITUTION, JUNE
ASSIGNMENT OF PEVS, ABET PROF. SOC., JUNE/JULY
APPROVAL OF PEVS, INSTITUTION, AUGUST
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April 2010
Outline
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 Introduction
 Requesting a Site Visit
 Establishment of the Visiting Team
 Self-Study Report
 Preparing Materials
 Coordinating with Others on Campus
 Site-Visit Schedule
 Site Visit Itself
 Due Process
 Important Events Summary
ABET Timeline by Raymond Greenlaw
April 2010
Self-Study Report
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INSTRUCTIONS
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
STUDENTS
PROGRAM EDUCATION OBJECTIVES
OBJECTIVES, OUTCOMES, AND ASSESSMENT
CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
CURRICULUM
FACULTY
FACILITIES
SUPPORT
INSTITUTIONAL SUMMARY
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April 2010
Self-Study Report
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GROUP A = BACKGROUND INFORMATION,
FACILITIES, SUPPORT, INSTITUTIONAL
SUMMARY
GROUP B = STUDENTS, FACULTY,
CURRICULUM
GROUP C = PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL
OBJECTIVES; OBJECTIVES, OUTCOMES, AND
ASSESSMENT; CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
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April 2010
Self-Study Report
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Group
First
Draft
Second
Draft
Third
Draft
A
February 1
March 15
May 1
B
March 1
April 15
May 10
C
March 15
April 30
May 15
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April 2010
Self-Study Report
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DUE TO ABET JULY 1
KEEP IN MIND THAT ADMINISTRATORS MAY
NEED TIME TO REVIEW THE REPORT
FACULTY MAY LEAVE FOR THE SUMMER
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April 2010
Outline
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 Introduction
 Requesting a Site Visit
 Establishment of the Visiting Team
 Self-Study Report
 Preparing Materials
 Coordinating with Others on Campus
 Site-Visit Schedule
 Site Visit Itself
 Due Process
 Important Events Summary
ABET Timeline by Raymond Greenlaw
April 2010
Preparing Materials
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GRADED STUDENT WORK
REQUIRED TEXTBOOKS
PROGRAM MATERIALS
MATERIALS FROM SUPPORTING UNITS
FACULTY VITAE
FINANCIAL DATA
LIBRARY MATERIALS
ASSESSMENT MATERIALS
*FACULTY DEPARTURES*
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April 2010
Outline
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 Introduction
 Requesting a Site Visit
 Establishment of the Visiting Team
 Self-Study Report
 Preparing Materials
 Coordinating with Others on Campus
 Site-Visit Schedule
 Site Visit Itself
 Due Process
 Important Events Summary
ABET Timeline by Raymond Greenlaw
April 2010
Coordinating with
Others on Campus
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PROGRAM HEADS OF SUPPORTING UNITS
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
HEAD OF TECHNICAL SUPPORT
LAB MANAGER
HEAD LIBRARIAN
ASSESSMENT OFFICER
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT REP
REGISTRAR
OTHERS
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April 2010
Outline
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 Introduction
 Requesting a Site Visit
 Establishment of the Visiting Team
 Self-Study Report
 Preparing Materials
 Coordinating with Others on Campus
 Site-Visit Schedule
 Site Visit Itself
 Due Process
 Important Events Summary
ABET Timeline by Raymond Greenlaw
April 2010
Site-Visit Schedule
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PREPARING THE VISIT SCHEDULE
ADMINISTRATION
FACULTY
STUDENTS
SUPPORTING UNITS
MEETING TIMES
LOCATIONS
PERSONNEL INVOLVED
ABET Timeline by Raymond Greenlaw
April 2010
Outline
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 Introduction
 Requesting a Site Visit
 Establishment of the Visiting Team
 Self-Study Report
 Preparing Materials
 Coordinating with Others on Campus
 Site-Visit Schedule
 Site Visit Itself
 Due Process
 Important Events Summary
ABET Timeline by Raymond Greenlaw
April 2010
Site Visit Itself
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SUNDAY-TUESDAY
DISPLAY ROOM
MEETINGS
MONDAY LUNCHEON
LOGISTICS
EXIT INTERVIEW
ABET Timeline by Raymond Greenlaw
April 2010
Outline
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 Introduction
 Requesting a Site Visit
 Establishment of the Visiting Team
 Self-Study Report
 Preparing Materials
 Coordinating with Others on Campus
 Site-Visit Schedule
 Site Visit Itself
 Due Process
 Important Events Summary
ABET Timeline by Raymond Greenlaw
April 2010
Due Process
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Activity
Time Frame
7-day response
7 days after visit
Receive Draft Statement
2-3 months after visit
Respond to Draft Statement
Due 30 days after receipt
Correspond with ABET
as needed
Until July
Commission Meeting
Receive final action
August-September
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April 2010
Outline
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 Introduction
 Requesting a Site Visit
 Establishment of the Visiting Team
 Self-Study Report
 Preparing Materials
 Coordinating with Others on Campus
 Site-Visit Schedule
 Site Visit Itself
 Due Process
 Important Events Summary
ABET Timeline by Raymond Greenlaw
April 2010
Important Events Summary
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Activity
Time Frame
Collect student work
1-2 years prior to visit
Submit RFE
January 31
Prepare Self-Study
January-June
Develop visit schedule
August-October
Host ABET visit
3 days
September/December
ABET Timeline by Raymond Greenlaw
April 2010