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Article: Quality assurance in engineering education: A comparison of EC-2000 and ISO-9000

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Journal of Engineering Education
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October 1, 2000
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ABSTRACT

This paper explores similarities and differences between the new ABET accreditation criteria (EC-2000) and a well-established quality assurance standard in industry (ISO-9000 series). The premise ofthe paper is that an appreciation of EC-2000 as a tool for quality assurance will lead to greater faculty interest and participation in accreditation-related activities. Some suggestions are also provided for effective implementation of EC-2000.

I. INTRODUCTION

The Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology's (ABET) new Engineering Criteria 2000 (EC-2000) is currently undergoing a three-year phased implementation, beginning with the Fall 1998 visit cycle, with fidl ...

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