2000-2005 Comprehensive Plan - Goal 4

In accordance with SACS and ABET accreditation requirements, develop means for defining and assessing quality as it relates to the College of Engineering instructional program. Employ results to guide continuous quality improvement in the college.

Objective 1. Each program in college will produce Program Educational Objectives.:

  • Content

    Each program in the College of Engineering will define and publish detailed program educational objectives (PEOs) that are consistent with the mission of Auburn University and the College. To this end, each program will develop a process, based on the needs of their various constituencies, in which these objectives are determined and periodically evaluated.

  • Related Institutional Goal(s):
  • Target Completion Date(s):

    End of Fall 2004 term

  • Expected Result(s) by Plan Year:

    2003/2004

    • Programs successfully complete related section of ABET self-study and visit.
  • Individual(s) Responsible:

    Associate Dean for Academics and Associate Dean for Assessment.

  • Assessment Procedure and Administration:

    Critiques of program objectives by programs¡ industrial advisory boards. Publications of the program objectives and the results of the periodic reviews of the program objectives.

  • Planned Usage for Assessment Results:

    Maintain meaningful and appropriate objectives

  • Budget requirements for fiscal year(2004-2005):

    No budget information available.

  • Budget requirements for fiscal year(2005-2006):

    Not available for this objective right now.

Objective 2. Develop a system of evaluation for education objectives used to improve program.:

  • Content

    Each program in the College of Engineering will develop a system of ongoing evaluation that demonstrates achievement of its program education objectives. A process will be developed, with written documentation given, in which the results of this evaluation are used to improve the effectiveness and quality of the program.

  • Related Institutional Goal(s):
  • Target Completion Date(s):

    End of Fall 2004 Term

  • Expected Result(s) by Plan Year:

    Programs successfully complete related section of ABET self-study document and visit.

  • Individual(s) Responsible:

    Associate Dean for Academics and Associate Dean for Assessment.

  • Assessment Procedure and Administration:

    The results of assessment will be documented.

  • Planned Usage for Assessment Results:

    Identify degree to which substantial curriculum modifications should be considered.

  • Budget requirements for fiscal year(2004-2005):

    No budget information available.

  • Budget requirements for fiscal year(2005-2006):

    Not available for this objective right now.

Objective 3. Defining program outcomes, in support of educational objectives, to be achieved by graduates.:

  • Content

    Each program in the College of Engineering will define program outcomes to be achieved by each graduate in support of the published educational objectives. These outcomes will encompass (a) the 11 required outcomes specified in ABET Criterion 3, (b) program-specific criteria specified by ABET, and (c) other outcomes as necessary to support the objectives of the program.

  • Related Institutional Goal(s):
  • Target Completion Date(s):

    End of Fall 2004 Term.

  • Expected Result(s) by Plan Year:

    Program successfully complete related sections of ABET self-study and visit.

  • Individual(s) Responsible:

    Associate Dean for Academics and Associate Dean for Assessment.

  • Assessment Procedure and Administration:

    Review of program outcomes by department faculty.

  • Planned Usage for Assessment Results:

    Modification of outcomes as necessary.

  • Budget requirements for fiscal year(2004-2005):
    Amount Type Description Source
    Not specified Continuing funds Achievement of this objective will be funded through allocation of the existing budget. Existing Division 1
    Total = US$
  • Budget requirements for fiscal year(2005-2006):

    Not available for this objective right now.

Objective 4. Defining minimal levels of achievements for graduates and assessing results.:

  • Content

    Each program in the College of Engineering will define a minimal level of achievement required of each graduate for each program outcome. A process will be developed to measure all program outcomes and document the results to ensure that each outcome is being met. Evidence will be provided that show how the assessment results are applied to the further development and improvement of the program.

  • Related Institutional Goal(s):
  • Target Completion Date(s):

    Ongoing

  • Expected Result(s) by Plan Year:

    Program successfully complete ABET self-study report and visit.

  • Individual(s) Responsible:

    Associate Dean for Academics and Interim Associate Dean for Assessment.

  • Assessment Procedure and Administration:

    Departments conduct assessment and analyze results.

  • Planned Usage for Assessment Results:

    Modifications in instructional process as needed.

  • Budget requirements for fiscal year(2004-2005):
    Amount Type Description Source
    Not specified Continuing funds Achievement of this objective will be funded through allocation of the existing budget. Existing Division 1
    Total = US$
  • Budget requirements for fiscal year(2005-2006):

    Not available for this objective right now.