National Association of Industrial Technology

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Self-Study Development Workshop
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Purpose of the ATMAE Self-Study Development
Workshop

• Prepare faculty and department administrators to
  develop a self-study
• Prepare faculty and department administrators to
  plan for the on-site visit

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Functions of Accreditation

• Verifies that a program meets established
  standards
• Assists prospective students in identifying
  acceptable institutions
• Assists institutions in determining the
  acceptability of transfer credits
• Helps to identify institutions and programs for
  the investment of public and private funds
• Protects an institution against harmful internal
  and external pressure

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IT Program Components

• Humanities, and social and behavioral sciences,
  including communication skills.
• Mathematics, science, and computer fundamentals.
• Related technical and/or related disciplines such
  as management and marketing.
• Field of specialization.

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Associate Degree Programs

• Shall lead to the Associate Degree.
• Shall be within the ATMAE definition of
  Industrial Technology.
• Shall prepare individuals for positions that
  contribute to the design and development,
  production, distribution, or operational support
  of complex technical systems.

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Examples of Associate Degree Programs

• Examples of program names, in addition to
  Industrial Technology, include
• Manufacturing Technology
• Electronics Technology
• Construction Technology
• Polymer Technology
• Diesel Technology
• Mechanical Engineering Technology
• Architectural Engineering Technology

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Examples of Associate Degree Programs

• Industrial Technology degree programs, designed
  for transfer to the baccalaureate level, are also
  considered

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Baccalaureate Degree Programs

• Shall include at least the junior and senior
  years of instruction.
• Shall be designed to prepare management-oriented
  technical professionals.
• Shall prepare students for technical management
  positions in areas such as industrial planning,
  production, supply, product market research, and
  technical sales.

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Examples ofBaccalaureate Degree Programs

• Examples of program names, in addition to
  Industrial Technology, include
• Computer Aided Design Technology
• Computer Integrated Manufacturing Technology
• Packaging Technology
• Industrial Distribution
• Manufacturing/Production Technology
• Mechanical Engineering Technology
• Applied Engineering Technology

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Typical Steps in the Accreditation Process
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1. Institution Decision 9.
Develop On-Site Agenda 2. Institution
Training 10. On-Site Visit
3. ATMAE Consultant
11. Visit Team Report Draft 4.
Conduct Self-Study 12. Report
to ATMAE Office 5. Apply for
Accreditation 13. Board Reviews
Report 6. Team Assignments
14. Board Hearings/Decision 7. Submit
Self-Study 15. Appeal
Options 8. Prepare for Team
Visit
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ATMAE Accreditation Assumptions

• Each institution and IT program is unique.
• Each IT program(s) and option(s) have their own
  long and short term goals.
• The long and short term goals determine the
  mission of the IT program(s) and option(s) at a
  given institution.

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ATMAE Accreditation Assumptions

• The program mission must meet the definition of
  IT.
• The program(s) and option(s) must fulfill the
  accreditation standards that define IT for ATMAE
  accreditation.

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Associate and Baccalaureate Standards

• Associate prefix is 5.X.X
• Baccalaureate prefix is 6.X.X
• Most of the Associate and Baccalaureate standards
  are the same unless a difference is indicated

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ATMAE Accreditation Standards that Define
Industrial Technology

• 5.2 Philosophy and Objectives
• 5.2.1 Mission The department, college, and
  institutional missions shall be compatible with
  the approved definition of Industrial Technology.
  
• 5.2.2 Program Definition The major program
  definition and purpose shall be compatible with
  the approved definition of Industrial Technology.
• (Associate and Baccalaureate)

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ATMAE Accreditation Standards that Define
Industrial Technology

• 5.3 Major Program(s)
• 5.3.1 Program Name Each program of study
  and/or program option shall have appropriate
  titles consistent with the approved ATMAE
  definition of Industrial Technology (Associate
  and Baccalaureate)

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ATMAE Accreditation Standards that Define
Industrial Technology

• 5.3 Major Program(s)
• 5.3.3 Program Definition The major program may
  have more than one option, specialization, or
  concentration but specific course requirements
  for each option shall be clearly specified, and
  all program options shall meet ATMAE standards.
• (Associate and Baccalaureate)

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ATMAE Accreditation Standards that Define
Industrial Technology

• 5.3 Major Program(s)
• 5.3.4 Program Emphasis Primary emphasis in the
  major program shall reflect the technology and/or
  management practices of contemporary industry.
  (Associate)
• 6.3.4 Program Emphasis Primary emphasis in the
  major program shall reflect the technology of
  contemporary industry. (Baccalaureate)

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ATMAE Accreditation Standards that Define
Industrial Technology

• 5.3 Major Program(s) (Associate)
• 5.3.5 Foundation Requirements Major programs
  shall be a minimum of 60 semester hours and must
  meet the following minimum foundation
  requirements
• Communications 6-9
• Mathematics
  3-12
• Physical Sciences 3-12
• Management and/or technical 29-425
• General Electives 0-12

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ATMAE Accreditation Standards that Define
Industrial Technology

• 6.3 Major Program(s) (Baccalaureate)
• 6.3.5 Foundation Requirements Major programs
  shall be a minimum of 120 semester hours and must
  meet the following minimum foundation
  requirements
• General Education 18-36
• Mathematics
  6-18
• Physical Sciences 6-18
• Management
  12-24
• Technical
  24-36
• Electives
  0-18

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ATMAE Accreditation Standards that Define
Industrial Technology

• 5.3 Major Program(s)
• 5.3.12 Competency Validation Validation of
  major program outcomes/student competencies
  shall be an on-going process and shall be
  accomplished through a combination of external
  experts, an industrial advisory committee(s), and
  follow-up studies of program graduates.
• (Associate and Baccalaureate)

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ATMAE Accreditation Standards that Define
Industrial Technology

• 5.4 - Instruction
• (Associate and Baccalaureate)
• 5.5 - Faculty
• 5.5.1 - Full-time Faculty
• 5.5.2 - Minimum Faculty Qualifications
• (Associate)
• 6.5 - Faculty
• 6.5.1 - Full-Time Faculty
• 6.5.2 - Minimum Faculty Qualifications
• 6.5.3 - Academic Preparation of Faculty
• (Baccalaureate)

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ATMAE Accreditation Standards that Define
Industrial Technology

• 5.6 - Students
• 5.64 - Advanced Study
• (Associate)
• 6.6 Students
• 6.6.4 Graduate Studies
• (Baccalaureate)
• 5.7 Administration
• (Associate and Baccalaureate)

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ATMAE Accreditation Standards that Define
Industrial Technology

• 5.8 Facilities and Equipment
• 5.8.1 Adequacy of Facilities and Equipment
• Shall be adequate and appropriate in each program
  option to serve the goals and objectives of the
  program
• Where they are minimal, comparisons shall be made
  by the visiting team to support levels for other
  institutional programs
• (Associate and Baccalaureate)

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ATMAE Accreditation Standards that Define
Industrial Technology

• 5.8 Facilities and Equipment
• 5.8.2 Support for Facilities and Equipment
  Facilities and equipment needs shall be reflected
  in the long range goals and objectives for the
  program(s), and sources of potential funding
  shall be identified.
• (Associate and Baccalaureate)

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ATMAE Accreditation Standards that Define
Industrial Technology

• 5.9 Computer Systems
• (Associate and Baccalaureate)
• 5.10 Financial Resources
• (Associate and Baccalaureate)
• 5.11 Information Resources
• (Associate and Baccalaureate)
• 5.12 Support Personnel
• (Associate and Baccalaureate)

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ATMAE Accreditation Standards that Define
Industrial Technology

• 5.13 Placement Services
• (Associate and Baccalaureate)
• 5.14 Industrial Advisory Committee(s)
• (Associate and Baccalaureate)
• 5.15 Educational Innovation
• (Associate and Baccalaureate)
• 5.16 Assessment
• (Associate and Baccalaureate)

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Preparation of the Self-Study Report

• Goal! Establish a Mental Mind Set Before
  Compiling the Self-Study Report

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Preparation of the Self-Study

• ATMAE Accredits Degree Programs
• Not Institutions
• Not Departments

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Preparation of the Self-Study Report

• Program and Program Options
• A program may have more than one option,
  specialization, or concentration
• All options, specializations, and concentrations
  must be presented and all shall meet ATMAE
  standards

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Preparation of the Self-Study Report

• Program and Program Options
• Program(s) must be Industrial Technology based on
  the curricular content

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Preparation of the Self-Study Report

• IT Program and Program Options Must Meet All
  Standards
• All options shall meet or exceed ATMAE standards
  as if each was a stand alone program, and
• All options must meet or exceed the standards for
  a program to be accredited

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Preparation of the Self-Study Report

• Getting Ready to Respond to ATMAE Standards
• Thoroughly read the Standards and make a decision
  to pursue program accreditation
• Identify standards that will take time and/or
  require extensive work before writing program
  Self-Study report(s)

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Preparation of the Self-Study Report

• Establish a Time Schedule for Completing Major
  Documentation and Self-Study Report

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Preparation of the Self-Study Report

• Major Documentation
• Learning assessment plan (5.16.1 or 6.16.1)
• Implementation of assessment plan data collected
  and changes made based upon findings (5.16.1 or
  6.16.1)
• Placement of graduates (5.13.1 or 6.13.1)
• Follow-up studies of graduates every 2-5 years
  (5.6.3 or 6.6.3)
• Advancement of graduates (5.6.3 or 6.6.3)

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Preparation of the Self-Study Report

• Major Documentation
• Validation of programs (5.2.3 or 6.2.3, 5.3.12 or
  6.3.12, 5.14.1 or 6.14.1)
• Advisory Committee by-laws and meetings (5.14.1-2
  or 6.14.1-2)
• Library services (5.11.1-2 or 6.11.1-2)
• Student admission, retention, and scholarship
  success (5.6.1-2 6 or 6.6.1-2 6)
• Faculty qualifications and expertise (5.5.1-3 or
  6.5.1-3)

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Preparation of the Self-Study Report

• Major Documentation
• Instructional materials (5.4.1-3 or 6.4.1-3)
• Financial resources (5.10.1-2 or 6.10.1-2)

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Preparation of the Self-Study Report

• Whos Involved in the Self-Study Reports
• Self-study report(s) shall be completed by a
  representative portion of the institutions
  administrative staff, teaching faculty, and
  students.

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Preparation of the Self-Study Report

• Organization of Self-Study Reports
• Parts of report
• I. The On-Site Visit
• II. General Information
• III. Compliance With Standards
• IV. Appendices
• A response to each standard is written for each
  program and option unless the information is the
  same for each program and option

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Preparation of the Resource Room

• Organization of the Resource Room
• Not prescribed in the standard
• Must be organized to allow the visiting team to
  quickly access the information
• You should take time to orientate the team to the
  resources that are available
• Provide a computer and printer
• Allow internet access
• Phone service

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ATMAE Accreditation Process and Preparation

• Consultants
• 2.5 of Handbook
• Request of Accreditation
• 3.2 of Handbook
• Cost of Accreditation
• 3.6 of Handbook

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Questions and Open Discussion