Advisory Board Pressentation

COMPUTER ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT: SELF-ASSESSMENT AND

ACCREDITATION
by
Dr. Mayez Al-Mouhamed
Professor, Computer Engineering Department
King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals
CONTENTS
ABET EC 2K
Accreditation
Self-Study Report Plan
Institution Vision
Program Educational Objectives (PEOs)
Reviews of PEOs
Program Outcomes
Mapping of Outcomes to PEOs
Mapping course outcomes to program outcomes
Industry Advisory Board
Conclusion
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ABET EC 2K
Cost of education (mid 90s): More than 15% of median family income
Industry mutation: Engineers should be educated in a way to facilitate
their adaptation to important industry mutation (Bio, Nano, Health,
Comp. Technology, change in products, etc)
(not to be tight to one original area of formation)
Demographic issues, population aging, etc.
Shift in Engineering Education
Teacher-Centered Focus
Traditional classroom
Distance learning using synchronous video-conferencing
Learner-Centered Focus (outcome-based)
Interactive multimedia
Educational solutions designed by multi-skilled academic teams
Asynchronous learning (any time and anywhere)
Since 1995 a shift in ABET criterion: A meaningful, major engineering

design experience
Pilote ABET visits in 96-98, required to meet EC 2K by 2001
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ACCREDITATION
Fall 2007, all Engineering program at KFUPM are to seek ABET 2K

accreditation
The COE is to preparing the writing of the Self-Study Report (SSR) for the
according the ABET EC 2K criterion (COE ABET Committee)
EC 2K refers to an Outcome-Based Instruction Standard
The COE department is still using conventional Teacher-Centered (LectureExam) instruction!
Appears to be contradictory
First ABET visit is based on the minimum condition rule: a convincing selfassessment system (in-place) that is capable of producing improvements according
the EC 2K standards
EC 2K quantifies education using measurable outcomes ranging from the
acquisition of knowledge, the learning of skills, and the development of some
attitude or behavior
The self-study report is to document a program having consistent educational
objectives and outcomes, carry out direct (student work) and indirect (surveys,
interviews, etc.) self-assessment, and feedback the results in terms of program4
improvements.
SELF-STUDY REPORT PLAN
Self-Study Report progress in T061 (Fall 2006)

Data-independent (Term 061)
Set up the objectives (PEO-061), outcomes (PO-051-2), course outcomes (051
and 061), course evaluation (051), surveys, evaluation forms, etc.
Forming the Advisory board, Alumni and Employer DB, etc.
Write-up of SSR sections: background, student, objectives, outcomes, faculty,
facility, curriculum, support, and program criteria
Workshop on outcome-based instruction attended by all COE faculty
Addressing course outcomes in the classroom, exams, etc.

Set up teamwork and engineering practices in some COE labs
Developed ABET Web with Guidelines and selected papers for faculty and
students
Data-dependent (Term 062)

Assessment committee (AC): Control the direct and indirect assessment
processes, data collection and presentation, and delivery to the undergraduate
committee
Undergraduate Committee (UC): analysis of assessment data, carry out revision
of objectives, outcomes, curriculum, etc.
UC decided to use a set of Rubrics to assess the program outcomes.
Need to include assessment data and curricular actions in the final draft of SSR
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INSTITUTION VISION
KFUPM vision
To be a vibrant multicultural University of international repute focuse on
quality education and innovative research that prepares professionals and
entrepreneurs to lead social, economic and technical development in the
region.
CCSE main objectives:
To provide the skilled manpower needed for the fulfillment of the country's
development plans. In particular: information & computer scientists,
computer engineers, and systems engineers.
To prepare students for graduate work and research in their field of
specialization.
To provide a link through which computer technologies and their
applications could be transferred to the country.
To provide the country, through research and graduate studies, with skills,
ideas, and innovations in certain areas of advanced technologies.
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EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
The objectives of the COE program

To produce computer engineering graduates prepared to:
Practice their profession with confidence and global competitiveness and
make intellectual contributions to it;
Pursue a life-long career of personal and professional growth with superior
work ethics and character and
Pursue advanced study and research at the graduate level.
REVIEW OF PEOs
Review process of the COE PEOs:
Conducted every four years (next in 2011-2012)
PEO Assessment Tools
Graduating student Surveys (semester)

Employer (surveys (4y) and Co-op (each student))
Alumni surveys (2y)
Advisory board input and surveys ((1y)
Mechanism:
Assessment Committee to coordinate the data collection and scheduling
Uundergraduate Committee to measure degree of success in meeting
program outcomes and report curricular actions to department council.
Also after 4 years compile a major revision if necessary.
REVIEW OF PEOs
Alumni and
employer
Surveys
Faculty
Discussion and
Consideration
Advisory Board
Program
Objectives
Program
Outcomes
Refine
Courses and
Program
Student Exit
Survey
Assess
Success of
Graduates
PROGRAM OUTCOMES
Outcomes of the Computer Engineering Program
a)
b)
c)
d)
e)
f)
g)
h)
an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering

an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs
an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams
an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
an ability to communicate effectively
the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global
and societal context
i) a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
j) knowledge of contemporary issues
k) an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for
engineering practice.
l) Knowledge of Probability and Statistics and their applications in Computer Engineering
m) Knowledge of Discrete Mathematics
n) The ability to design a system that involves the integration of hardware and software
components
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PROGRAMOUTCOMES
Course
Learning
Outcomes
(CLOs)
CLOs
CLOs
Computer
Engineering
Program
Course Outcome
Assessment
COE 390, COE
400, COE 485,
COE 399, COE
350/351
COE Exit
Exam
Graduate Exit Survey/
Alumni Survey/
Employer Survey
Industrial
Advisory Board
Assessment
Committee &
Undergraduat
e Committee
Program
Outcomes
(POs)
Program
Educational
Objectives
(PEOs)
KFUPM Internal
Assessment
ABET Feedback
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MAPPING OF OUTCOMES TO PEOs
Program Educational Objectives
Program Outcomes
1. Practice profession with

confidence and global
competitiveness and make
intellectual contributions to it
a, b, c, d, e, g, k, l, m , n
2. Pursue a life-long career of

personal and professional growth
with superior work ethics and
character
f, i, h, j
3. Pursue advanced study and

research at the graduate level
a, b, e, g, i, k
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A
COE 202
COE 205
Howcourses
address
program
outcomes
H
M
COE 203
L
L
COE 308
COE 341
COE 344
COE 360
H
L
M
COE 485
COE 351
COE 399
COE 390
M M
L
H
H
ICS 252
ENGL 214
L
M
STAT 319
IAS 211
COE 305
COE 400
H
H
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INDUSTRYADVISORYBOARD
AttendAdvisoryBoardregularmeeting
Reviewofdepartmentareaofconcentrationsandrecommendsome
enhancementtoundergraduateprograminsomespecializedareas
Provideinputsontheundergraduatestudentqualificationsandskills
basedonnewtrendsandlocalindustryneeds
ProvidefeedbackontheEducationalObjectivesandProgram
Outcomesandtheirimplicationsontheprogramcurriculum.
Considerationofthelevelofsupportprovidedtofacultytofurther
theirprofessionaldevelopment,research,andteachinggoals,
Surveytheboardmembersregardingtheirviewsontheimportance
ofeachaspectoftheprogramdepartmentalEducationalObjectives.
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Conclusion
The COE department is seeking accreditation from ABET EC

2K as one quality assurance for its BSc program
The COE department is determined to improve its program

both the technical and behavioral components to meet EC 2K
New instruction techniques for outcome-based education will

be gradually introduced at all levels to improve the quality of
the Computer Engineer to some international standard.
The Industrial Advisory Board is one important channel to

provide the department with feedback on the achievement of
long term educational objectives as experienced by our COE
alumni
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COMPUTER ENGINEERING

DEPARTMENT: SELF-ASSESSMENT AND

Learner-Centered Focus (outcome-based)

Since 1995 a shift in ABET criterion: A meaningful, major engineering

Fall 2007, all Engineering program at KFUPM are to seek ABET 2K

SELF-STUDY REPORT PLAN

Self-Study Report progress in T061 (Fall 2006)

Addressing course outcomes in the classroom, exams, etc.

Data-dependent (Term 062)

The objectives of the COE program

Graduating student Surveys (semester)

an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering

MAPPING OF OUTCOMES TO PEOs

Program Educational Objectives

1. Practice profession with

2. Pursue a life-long career of

3. Pursue advanced study and

The COE department is seeking accreditation from ABET EC

The COE department is determined to improve its program

New instruction techniques for outcome-based education will

The Industrial Advisory Board is one important channel to

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