Application and Deadlines

IDEAL is designed for faculty who would describe themselves as "beginner to marginal" in their knowledge of assessment processes. Because IDEAL begins with the basics and builds throughout the workshop, it is not recommended for those who have significant assessment experience. It is not designed for assessment professionals or those who do not work directly with groups of faculty in developing and implementing assessment processes.

Application Information and Deadlines

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

  1. Application deadline: July 13, 2012.
  2. Fee: The registration fee is $1,950, which includes all breakfasts, lunches, reference materials, and participation in the year-long follow-up activities. Registrants agree to furnish payment by meeting start.

A completed application consists of two parts:

  1. The completed the 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 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

Accredited Programs at Women’s Colleges

Smith College was the first women's college to have an ABET-accredited program. Its Engineering Science program has been accredited since 2003.