ABET is a federation of  30 professional and technical societies. Individual members of these societies - practicing professionals from industry and academe - form the body of ABET through its program evaluators (PEVs), Board of Directors, and four accreditation commissions, the Applied Science Accreditation Commission (ASAC), Computing Accreditation Commission (CAC), Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC), and Technology Accreditation Commission (TAC).

Board of Directors

The primary responsibilities of the Board of Directors are to set policy and approve accreditation criteria.

Commissions

The commissions implement accreditation procedures and decisions.

Program Evaluators (PEVs)

Program evaluators, along with commissioners, make up ABET's accreditation teams, which visit and evaluate programs seeking accreditation.

Additional Councils and Committees

There are several active councils and committees within ABET.

Councils

Councils include the Industry Advisory Council, whose members represent the major industries ABET serves; the Accreditation Council, whose members are the leaders of ABET's four commissions; and the International Activities Council, whose members are current and former Board and commission members.

Committees

Permanent and ad hoc committees address a variety of issues, including diversity, governance, strategic planning, finance, and awards.

Position Appointments

Most positions are appointed through the ABET societies. Those seeking to volunteer should visit www.abet.org/volunteer.shtml.