Assessment Methods Under Abet Ec2000 At University Of Washington Lessons Learned: What Works And What Doesn't

Assessment methods used by the departments comprising eleven programs undergoing reaccreditation at the University of Washington College of Engineering (UW COE) under ABET EC2000 sometimes varied significantly. A post-visit analysis of these various assessment methods provided insight into lessons learned as to how well each method worked for each department. Although many assessment methods were, in general, similar from department to department (e.g., surveys or coursework) the implementation (and success) of these methods often differed considerably from department to department. Of even more interest were those methods that were unique to departments (e.g., self-assessments of individual courses) and the success of these methods. Comparison and contrast of these assessment methods replete with lessons learned can provide valuable feedback not only to individual departments within the UW COE, but also for departments at other universities still preparing for their first visits under ABET EC2000.