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- 1. International Accreditation Board forEngineering & Technology Education on reditation bo cc ar la logy edu ono ca ch ti Te engineering or & df int IABETE eering & Te ch gin n e tion board ita fo d r re ORGANIZATIONAL BROCHURE int la cc W W W . I A B E T E . O R G
- 2. on board tati i ed r y educatio n log OrganizationalBrochure intl a cc Introduction IABETE (International Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology Education) is an international accrediting body for degree-granting post-secondary programs in engineering. IABETE provides assurance that a college or university program meets the quality standards established in the engineering profession. IABETE accreditation system encompasses all engineering disciplines and profiles, is internationally recognized and facilitates both academic and professional mobility. Essentials of IABETE: educat ogy 1 It encompasses all engineering disciplines and profiles, is internationally recognized and facilitates both academic and professional mobility. 2 It gives international value and recognition to engineering qualifications, and is awarded to programs which fulfill the program outcome standards as specified in the IABETE Framework Standards. 3 It has created a quality system for accredited engineering degree programs that share common objectives and outlooks. Vision: IABETE’s accreditation system encompasses all engineering disciplines and profiles, is internationally recognized and facilitates both academic and professional mobility. Mission: IABETE’s accreditation provides assurance that a college or university program meets the quality standards established in the engineering profession. Organizational Brochure 1
- 3. ation board dit re educa tion ogy ol Organizational Brochure WhatAccreditation Offers? IABETE's accreditation benefits students and professionals who participate in specific research programs in the engineering field; apply for federal and state grants and scholarships; or seek admission to military programs, colleges and other postsecondary institutions that require students to come from regionally accredited schools. intl ac c IABETE accreditation is a rigorous evaluation process that helps students, their parents and advisers choose quality degree programs. It also provides market advantage to engineering graduates from accredited program when they are seeking employment and when they go on to seek professional qualifications. Accreditation to Academics: The IABETE undertakes professional accreditation to evaluate the standard and quality of engineering degree programs in universities worldwide. In doing so it takes into account a number of factors about the programs and the universities which offer them. The quality of an engineering degree programs depends on more than just the curriculum and syllabus. Accreditation to Businesses: IABETE allows your business to set achievable targets and establish a pathway of continual improvement. IABETE makes sure businesses are committed to resolve any consumer complaints in good faith. The council evaluates and assesses overall performance of businesses on a yearly basis. Businesses accredited by IABETE, have implemented the quality assurance model to ensure their business meets international standards of quality in its products and services. Benefits of Accreditation 1. Assurance of International Standards Institutions acquiring accreditation licenses prove assurance of its education based on international standards of excellence. 2. Professional Development Institutions acquiring accreditation licenses prove assurance of its education based on international standards of excellence. 3. International Recognition The IABETE’s license of accreditation provides an institute with international recognition and a place among the best academic institutions in the world. 4. Research & Institutional Improvement IABETE through its system of quality assurance helps develop academic institutes in improving the research units. Organizational Brochure 2
- 4. on board tati i ed r educ atio ogy n ol Organizational Brochure intl a cc QAMODEL EVALUATION CRITERIA International Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology Education lays down criteria for educational institutions established in the Gulf States. Institutions need to implement and acquire standards of quality, successful application of which will provide accreditation license. Criterion I- Mission The institution’s mission and standard of education followed by it must be clear and understood by the public at large. The nature and scope of the institution must be articulated publicly. The institution’s emphasis on research, scholarship, instruction, academic programs must be known to the public in detail. I. The institution has a widely published mission statement—approved by its governing board—that articulates a purpose appropriate for an institution of higher learning, gives direction for its efforts, and derives from, and is generally understood by, its community. II. The institution defines mission fulfillment in the context of its purpose, characteristics, and expectations. Guided by that definition, it articulates institutional accomplishments or outcomes that represent an acceptable threshold or extent of mission fulfillment. Criterion II- Integrity: The institution operates with integrity to ensure the fulfillment of its mission through structures and processes that involve the board, administration, faculty, staff, and students. I. The institution's governance and administrative structures promote effective leadership and support collaborative processes that enable the institution to fulfill its mission. II. The institution upholds and protects its integrity. Criterion III: Student learning and Effective Teaching The institution provides evidence of student learning and teaching effectiveness that demonstrates it is fulfilling its educational mission. I. The institution's goals for student learning outcomes are clearly stated for each educational program and make effective assessment possible. II. The institution values and supports effective teaching. III. The institution creates effective learning environments. IV. The institution's learning resources support student learning and effective teaching. Organizational Brochure 3
- 5. on board tati i ed r educ atio ogy n ol Organizational Brochure intl a cc CriterionIV: Application of Knowledge The institution promotes a life of learning for its faculty, administration, staff, and students by fostering and supporting inquiry, creativity, practice, and social responsibility in ways consistent with its mission. I. The institution demonstrates, through the actions of its board, administrators, students, faculty, and staff, that it values a life of learning. II. The institution demonstrates that acquisition of a breadth of knowledge and skills and the exercise of intellectual inquiry are integral to its educational programs. III. The institution assesses the usefulness of its curricula to students who will live and work in a global, diverse, and technological society. IV. The institution provides support to ensure that faculty, students, and staff acquire, discover, and apply knowledge responsibly. Criterion V- Resources, Planning, and Institutional Effectiveness The institution’s resources, structures, and processes are sufficient to fulfill its mission, improve the quality of its educational offerings, and respond to future challenges and opportunities. The institution plans for the future. Global Chapters North America Australia Africa Europe Asia Kuwait USA Australia South Africa South Italy Malaysia Lebanon Canada Newzealand Libya Germany China Oman Morocco Belgium India Qatar Egypt Austria Bangladesh Sharjah Nigeria Sweden Philippines Saudi Arabia Hungary Singapore Syria Albania Bahrain Pakistan Dubai Abu Dhabi Organizational Brochure 4
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