LAPSE:2019.1080
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LAPSE:2019.1080
Program enhancement: Faculty reflections on the graduate attribute process five years on
October 21, 2019
In response to the outcomes-based accreditation model, the Chemical Engineering and Chemical and Biological programs at the University of British Columbia identified 60 indicators to evaluate the 12 graduate attributes outlined by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB). These indicators are evaluated in each of years 2, 3 and 4 of the program in order to track student progress. Indicator data collection began to be implemented in the 2014/2015 academic year. Indicator data has been collected each year and trends in this data have been analyzed.
These indicators are now undergoing a broad review by the programs to assess their effectiveness. As part of this process, semi-structured interviews were conducted with each faculty member involved in instructing both programs. These interviews focused on a number of topics including:
• appropriateness of current indicator assignments to courses
• confidence as to whether the data gathered in the course measures the indicator
• the method by which students demonstrate the indicator
• general issues concerning the graduate attribute data collection process
Themes were identified from the interview data collected and these will be presented in the context of the program indicator data collection process. Discussion will also be focused on how the indicator data collection process feeds into the broader program improvement process and how these processes may be improved for further effectiveness.
These indicators are now undergoing a broad review by the programs to assess their effectiveness. As part of this process, semi-structured interviews were conducted with each faculty member involved in instructing both programs. These interviews focused on a number of topics including:
• appropriateness of current indicator assignments to courses
• confidence as to whether the data gathered in the course measures the indicator
• the method by which students demonstrate the indicator
• general issues concerning the graduate attribute data collection process
Themes were identified from the interview data collected and these will be presented in the context of the program indicator data collection process. Discussion will also be focused on how the indicator data collection process feeds into the broader program improvement process and how these processes may be improved for further effectiveness.
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accreditation, faculty engagement, graduate attributes, program improvement
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Verrett J. Program enhancement: Faculty reflections on the graduate attribute process five years on. (2019). LAPSE:2019.1080
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Canadian Chemical Engineering Conference (CCEC)
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Halifax, NS, Canada
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2019
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2019-10-21
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