ABET

Periodically, ABET publishes special white papers and reports on topics relevant to its various constituencies. Some of these publications are available for purchase in hardcopy format. Click here for more information.

A Proud Legacy of Quality Assurance in the Preparation of Technical Professionals: ABET 75th Anniversary Retrospective, Edited by John W. Prados, Ph.D., P.E.
This is the first publication of its kind: A thoughtful investigation of quality assurance in U.S. postsecondary technical education. Weaving annotated prose with original documents and reflections from some of ABET's most prolific volunteers, the 75th Anniversary Retrospective tells an interesting tale of the people, places, and paradigms that have shaped the organization and its significant role in applied science, computing, engineering, and technology education. A great gift for educators and ABET volunteers, and a worthy addition to the campus library. View the pre-publication cover, table of contents, and index. 11"x11", 350 pages (approximate), full color, hardcover with illustrated dust jacket, $65. Order form.

Engineering Change: A Study of the Impact of EC2000, Executive Summary (pdf)
Highlights the findings of Engineering Change, a comprehensive study on the impact of ABET’s outcomes-based accreditation criteria on engineering programs and their graduates. Study conducted and executive summary written by the Penn State Center for the Study of Higher Education.

Order the full report of Engineering Change here.

Sustaining the Change: A Follow-Up Report to the Vision for Change (pdf)
This report is an important update on the accreditation criteria, participation, and process reform begun by ABET in 1994. Includes background and current status of the reform, as well as detailed observations and recommendations for improvement by ABET constituencies.

Vision for Change (pdf)
Published in 1995, this report highlights the recommendations made by the participants of the ABET/NSF/ Industry workshops for accreditation criteria reform, broadened participation in the accreditation process, and accreditation process reform. The Vision For Change forms the foundation for ABET's accreditation reform.