Accreditation Activities

The Computer Engineering program at RIT is fully accredited by ABET, the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology. The program educational objectives and program outcomes were approved by the CE faculty and the CE Industrial Advisory Board, and were shared with the program constituents. They are posted on this web site for reference and feedback by students, parents, alumni, employers, industrial affiliates, and the general public.

Contents:

Computer Engineering Mission
CE Program Educational Objectives
CE Program Outcomes
Constituent Involvement and Communication
The CE Process
Assessment Instruments
Feedback

RIT Computer Engineering Mission

The Computer Engineering program mission is

“to provide outstanding career-oriented education in computer engineering.”

The Computer Engineering mission is consistent with RIT’s Mission to provide technology-based educational programs for lifelong career development, and the Kate Gleason College of Engineering (KGCOE) mission to prepare graduates to join the work force as sought-after engineering professionals and to provide them with the educational foundation to assist in entering select graduate programs.

RIT Computer Engineering Program Educational Objectives

During the first few years (2-3 years) following graduation from the CE program:

Career focus: Graduates successfully contribute to the professional workforce typically by applying their knowledge in various areas of computer engineering related to hardware, software and/or systems.
Graduate Study: Many graduates have pursued, are pursuing, or plan to pursue graduate study in computer engineering, related disciplines or business.
Independent Learning: Graduates are engaged in lifelong learning and stay current with advancements in their chosen field through independent learning and/or continuing education.
Professionalism:Graduates conduct themselves in a professional and ethical manner and function as responsible members of society.

RIT Computer Engineering Program Outcomes

By the time of graduation from the program, RIT Computer Engineering graduates must be able to demonstrate:

(a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
(b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
(c) an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability
(d) an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
(e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
(f) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
(g) an ability to communicate effectively
(h) the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context
(i) a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
(j) a knowledge of contemporary issues
(k) an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice
(l) acquired experiential education (through co-op) related to the broader area of computer engineering

Constituent Involvement and Communication

The following constituents are actively included in the CE process.

Faculty
Students
Prospective students and their Parents
Alumni
Employers
Industrial Advisory Board

Information is communicated to the CE constituents through:

Meetings
Surveys
Mailings
Open Houses
Informational Tours
Web page: www.ce.rit.edu

The Computer Engineering Process

Constituent input is used for Objectives Evaluation (6-12 month cycle) and Outcomes Assessment (2-3 year cycle). Assessment results are reviewed and are used for improving CE program elements, such as course content, curriculum, facilities, faculty and staff hiring, instruction, advising, activities, resources, etc.

Assessment Instruments

Constituents	Assessment Method	Frequency	Measures
CE Faculty	Course Materials Surveys	Every 3 Years Every 2 Years	Outcomes Objectives
CE Industrial Advisory Board (IAB)	Project Evaluations Surveys	Every 3 years Every 3 years	Outcomes Objectives
Employers (Co-op)	Co-op Evaluations	Quarterly	Outcomes
CE Students	Surveys Exit Interviews	Every 2 Years Annual	Outcomes Objectives
CE Alumni	Surveys Anecdotal Reports	Every 3 years	Objectives

Note: Bold indicates direct assessment of student work

Feedback

Feedback and comment from parents, alumni and other constituents is welcome through the feedback page of our web site.