Epistecybernetics And The Accreditation Process

The current trend in accreditation vis-à-vis ABET and others is for the accreditation seeking “institution” to demonstrate that its program(s) meet the (TC2K) required criteria. The institution must clearly demonstrate continuous program(s) improvement, enhanced student learning and satisfaction among others. These required demonstrations entail systematized documentation of program(s) activities and are not part of academia’s regular or traditional routine. Epistecybernetics, a term aptly coined by Hensley (1) et al and simply defined as the governance and stewardship of knowledge provides the framework for meeting the requirement of systematized documentation of program(s) activities. The CUES (Consortium for Upgrading Educational Standards) protocol, one of the core components of the epistecybernetic system, when successfully implemented, can be a useful assessment tool for program(s) activities and enhanced student learning.