November 4, 2011
Baltimore, MD - ABET, the recognized accreditor for college and university programs in applied science, computing, engineering, and technology, announced today that it has named four new Fellows: Henry R. Bauer, III, Ph.D.; Gerald L. Engel, D.Ed.; Michael S. Leonard, Ph.D., P.E.; and Gayle J. Yaverbaum, Ph.D. These individuals were inducted during the 2011 ABET Annual Awards Banquet, October 27, in Baltimore, MD.
The Fellow of ABET Award is presented annually to recognize individuals who have provided sustained quality service to the ABET-related professions, in general, and to education within the ABET disciplines, in particular, through the activities of ABET.
Henry R. Bauer, III, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Computer Science at the University of Wyoming, was recognized for "long dedicated service to computing accreditation both domestically and internationally; and for providing leadership in computing accreditation."
Gerald L. Engel, D.Ed., Frederick H. Leonhardt Professor of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Connecticut, Stamford, was recognized "for leadership in the establishment of computer science accreditation in the United States and for playing a key role in the establishment of CSAB, Inc., and the merger of CSAB, Inc., and ABET."
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Michael S. Leonard, Ph.D., P.E., Senior Associate Dean and Professor in the School of Engineering at Mercer University and ABET Adjunct Training Director, was recognized "for exemplary leadership in helping develop and deliver the ABET outcomes-based accreditation message to faculty members and program evaluators in the United States and across the world."
Gayle J. Yaverbaum, Ph.D., Professor Emerita of Information Systems at Penn State Harrisburg, was recognized for "long and dedicated service to computing accreditation and for leadership in establishing information systems accreditation."
See the full list of Fellows of ABET here.
About ABET
ABET, the recognized accreditor for college and university programs in applied science, computing, engineering, and technology, is a federation of 31 professional and technical societies representing these fields. Among the most respected accreditation organizations in the U.S., ABET has provided leadership and quality assurance in higher education for more than 75 years.
ABET currently accredits over 3,100 programs at more than 600 colleges and universities worldwide. More than 2,000 dedicated volunteers participate annually in ABET activities. ABET also provides leadership internationally through workshops, memoranda of understanding, and mutual recognition agreements, such as the Washington Accord. ABET is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.