Anderson University’s degree programs in Mechanical Engineering and Electrical Engineering have been accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, a nonprofit, ISO 9001-certified quality assurance organization. Through the accreditation of academic programs, recognition of credentials and assessment of student learning, ABET supports excellence in education worldwide.
ABET accreditation assures that programs meet standards to produce graduates ready to enter critical technical fields that are leading the way in innovationand emerging technologies and anticipating the welfare and safety needs of the public.
Anderson University College of Engineering Dean Dr. Lisa Zidek said, “As an engineer, I tend to focus on processes, standards, and outcomes, which is why this ABET accreditation is so meaningful. It serves as a significant external validation of the quality and rigor of our Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering programs, reflecting years of intentional curriculum development and the hard work of our faculty, students, alumni, and industry partners. We are grateful for this recognition, as it affirms that Anderson University is preparing engineers who are not only professionally competent and meet nationally recognized standards, but are also grounded in purpose, integrity, and service.”
Sought worldwide, ABET’s voluntary peer-review process is highly respected because it adds critical value to academic programs in the technical disciplines, where quality, precision and safety are of the utmost importance.
Developed by technical professionals from ABET’s member societies, ABET criteria focus on what students experience and learn. ABET accreditation reviews look at program curricula, faculty, facilities and institutional support and are conducted by teams of highly skilled professionals from industry, academia and government, with expertise in the ABET disciplines.
ABET currently accredits 4,773 programs at 930 colleges and universities in 41 countries and areas as of Oct. 1, 2024.
More information about ABET, its member societies and the accreditation criteria used to evaluate programs can be found at www.abet.org.