Dear Colleagues,
The last piece of news from the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET is officially in, and I am pleased to inform you that the following Drexel Engineering BS programs, in alphabetical order, have been accredited through September 30, 2026:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Engineering Technology
- Materials Science and Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
In addition, the following BS programs have been accredited through September 30, 2022:
- Architectural Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Environmental Engineering
For this second group of programs, the EAC identified shortcomings that require our attention. I acknowledge the great amount of work that went into preparation for this ABET cycle. Though some of you may feel disappointment in the extra step ahead of us, the work is not only manageable, but directly relates to our strategic planning efforts: we must reaffirm our commitment to continuous improvement and revive our assessment efforts. In fact, our CAEE department has already begun collecting data.
Together, I am confident we will not only accomplish the task set before us, but excel in our efforts. Again, my thanks to all the faculty and staff who contributed to this process. Associate Dean Kevin Scoles and Associate Director, Assessment and Retention Projects Kristin Imhoff will lead our ongoing work in this new ABET accreditation cycle, and I ask that if you have any questions or comments, you contact them directly.
In partnership,
