The ABET Symposium is the premier event in quality assurance and innovations in technical education. Participants have ample opportunity to interact with peers, experts, and ABET accreditation staff and volunteers. [detailed schedule]
Who Should Attend
Faculty and administrators who are leading and implementing ABET accreditation and continuous improvement initiatives. At the ABET Symposium, participants can:
- Hear presenters from around the world share valuable insights and strategies for program assessment
- Select from four tracks: Accreditation, Program Assessment, Innovations in Technical Education, and Program Evaluator Development
- Review well-constructed 2011-12 and 2012-13 Self-Study Reports and interact with nominated program representatives
- Learn about the latest developments in ABET accreditation policies and procedures
Registration
Note: The online registration price of $595 ends on Sunday, March 31. On-site registration is $695. All registrations include breakfast and lunch for two days and all reference materials.
There's more! In addition to the two-day Symposium, you can take advantage of:
Pre-Symposium Workshops
These three-hour workshops on Thursday, April 11 are presented by invited speakers and are highly interactive! Pre-Symposium Workshops are $80 each. Open to Symposium registrants only.
Program Assessment Workshops - SOLD OUT!
Held in conjunction with the 2013 Symposium are two ABET Program Assessment Workshops both before and after the Symposium on Thursday, April 11, and Sunday, April 14. Get a discount! Program Assessment Workshops are $295 for Symposium registrants or $395 for participants not registered for the Symposium.
Guest / Spouse Registration
Guest / Spouse Registration is available for $75 and includes the following:
- Breakfast on Friday, April 12th
- Reception on Friday, April 12th
- Breakfast on Saturday, April 13th
- One (1) 2-Day All Day Pass on Max Light Rail
Please note that the Guest / Spouse Registration is intended for a significant other or personal friend; not a business associate, staff colleague, or fellow student. The Guest / Spouse Registration does not include attendance at any Symposium sessions or activities.
Hotel and Transportation
The 2013 ABET Symposium will be held at the Hilton Portland and Executive Tower, which includes both the landmark Hilton Portland and the elegant Executive Tower. Situated 30 minutes from Portland International Airport, this city center Portland hotel is nearby Portland's attractions and convention center via the MAX Light Railway System.
ABET is partnering with American Airlines to provide Symposium attendees with a 5 percent discount off ANY published airfare.
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