Application and Deadlines

IDEAL is for people who are new to assessment, leaders in assessment, and those who want to build on knowledge gained from the Program Assessment Workshops. IDEAL Scholars are responsible for leading faculty in the development and implementation of a program assessment plan to improve student learning and document program effectiveness.

Application Information and Deadlines

IDEAL is limited to 40 participants.  Applications will be processed as they are received.

  • Application deadline: July 5, 2013.
  • Fee: The registration fee is $2,000, which includes breakfast and lunch for all four days, reference materials, and participation in the year-long follow-up activities.

A completed application consists of two parts:

  1. The completed online application form.
  2. Letter of Support from the applicant's supervisor
    Each applicant must submit a letter from his or her supervisor detailing the specific level of support for the applicant’s involvement in leading the program or college assessment effort (e.g., release time, reward structure, etc.)

You may either email the signed letter in PDF to Ashley Ater Kranov, or mail to:

IDEAL
c/o Dr. Ashley Ater Kranov
111 Market Place, Suite 1050
Baltimore, MD 21202-4012

Applications for admission will not be considered complete until the Letter of Support is received. Qualified candidates will be notified of their admission within three weeks of receipt of all required materials.

ABET Facts

Accreditation Outside of the U.S.

Currently, ABET accredits 324 programs at 64 institutions in 23 countries outside of the United States. These programs span computing, engineering, and engineering technology disciplines.