Engineering Program Accreditation Reviewer
Audit engineering programs against ABET criteria and generate accreditation self-study documentation
What You Can Do
You can conduct thorough compliance audits of engineering programs by evaluating student outcomes (a-k), curriculum alignment, faculty qualifications, and institutional resources against ABET criteria. Claude generates detailed gap analysis reports, evidence summaries linking courses to learning outcomes, and actionable compliance documentation that accelerates your accreditation preparation timeline by weeks.
Features
Cross-reference your program data against all relevant ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) criteria and student outcomes (a-k)
Generate detailed alignment matrices showing how specific courses address required engineering competencies and program educational objectives
Identify missing evidence, unsupported outcomes, resource deficiencies, and areas requiring curriculum revision or documentation improvement
Produce comprehensive narrative sections for accreditation self-study documents with structured evidence summaries and institutional context
Synthesize assessment data showing student performance against each outcome (a-k) with trend analysis and improvement metrics
Verify faculty credentials, expertise alignment with program outcomes, and professional development activity compliance
Structure institutional evidence (syllabi, rubrics, assessment results, meeting minutes) into ABET-ready documentation packets
Example Output
Compliance Gap Report for Civil Engineering Program:
- Student Outcome (e): Ethics — Coverage gap identified in sophomore year; recommend adding professional ethics case study to CVEN 241
- Student Outcome (g): Communication — Strong alignment across curriculum; documentation complete
- Resource Adequacy: Laboratory equipment meets standards; recommend updating CAD software licenses
- Faculty Expertise: 3 faculty members need documented CPD in emerging infrastructure technologies
Curriculum-to-Outcomes Matrix Excerpt: CE 301 (Structural Design) → Outcomes: (a) Engineering Knowledge ✓, (c) Design ✓, (h) Multidisciplinary Teams ✓ CE 320 (Professional Practice) → Outcomes: (e) Ethics ✓, (f) Environment/Society ✓, (g) Communication ✓
Self-Study Evidence Summary: The program demonstrates systematic assessment of Student Outcome (a) Engineering Knowledge through four assessment instruments with documented rubrics achieving 85% proficiency benchmark across three assessment cycles.
What's Included
- SKILL.md instruction file: Complete guidance for conducting ABET-compliant program audits
- ABET Criteria Reference Checklist: EAC criteria categories and student outcomes (a-k) with compliance verification columns
- Curriculum-to-Outcomes Mapping Template: Course-by-course alignment matrix for all engineering competency areas
- Self-Study Documentation Framework: Structured template sections for writing ABET self-study reports with evidence integration
- Compliance Gap Analysis Worksheet: Systematic tracking of missing evidence, documentation needs, and remediation priorities
Who It's For
- Engineering Deans and Associate Deans — Leading accreditation preparation and compliance strategy across multiple programs
- Program Directors and Department Chairs — Managing accreditation timelines and evidence compilation for individual engineering programs
- Assessment Coordinators — Synthesizing student outcome data and aligning assessment results to ABET requirements
- Quality Assurance Officers — Conducting program reviews and documenting continuous improvement within engineering curricula
- Accreditation Liaisons — Coordinating institutional documentation and self-study report preparation for review panels
Best For
- Preparing comprehensive self-study reports 6-12 months before scheduled ABET accreditation visits
- Conducting mid-cycle assessments and continuous improvement documentation between formal accreditation cycles
- Creating curriculum-to-outcomes alignment matrices for new or significantly revised engineering programs
- Analyzing assessment data and synthesizing evidence linking student performance to ABET student outcomes
- Identifying and prioritizing compliance gaps and resource deficiencies for remediation planning
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