Comments on: EMU engineering program earns ABET accreditation

By: Richard Heggen

Richard Heggen — Thu, 22 Dec 2022 05:49:54 +0000

As a Mennonite and an Engineering educator (but not at a Mennonite institution), congratulations to EMU for getting their program ABET accredited. Students who aspire to become Professional Engineers need a degree so accredited. I’m sorry that at least one Mennonite college is now producing “engineers” without ABET accreditation, as those graduates can never be PEs.

By: Earl F. Burkholder, PS, PE, F.ASCE

Earl F. Burkholder, PS, PE, F.ASCE — Tue, 04 Oct 2022 14:21:50 +0000

I applaud EMU for offering an engineering major and for seeking ABET accreditation for same. That is a tribute to the faculty (including support areas – not just engineering) and institutional leadership for providing opportunities for professional participation in technical fields.

I was first involved with ABET in the 1980s by working on the “self-study” for Surveying at the Oregon Institute of Technology. Subsequently, I served as a Program Evaluator and Team Chair for various programs, culminating with a term as ANSAC Chair. The work of ABET continues to be a hall-mark of technical excellence in higher education.

Congratulations again on the vision and dedication needed to achieve ABET accreditation.

By: rajarshi roy

rajarshi roy — Tue, 04 Oct 2022 13:20:38 +0000

Congratulations, I am delighted to get this good news!

If there is any way I can help with the programs involved, please do let me know –