Representatives from ABET visited the Huntington campus in October of 2017 to review Marshall’s programs. The accreditation process also involves a comprehensive self-study report that is thoroughly evaluated by a designated review team from the agency. It’s an 18-month process from start to finish, and the final approval is granted by the board at its annual meeting.
“It’s common for mechanical engineering programs to be ABET accredited, since the accreditation is such a widely recognized sign of quality,” said Dr. Asad Salem, chair of the Weisberg Division of Engineering.
“The initial accreditation of our Bachelor of Science in Computer Science program by ABET is an exciting achievement by students, faculty, and administration in the program exemplifying program’s continued commitment to advancement in computer science education and practice,” said Dr. Wook Sung Yoo, chair of the Weisberg Division of Computer Science.
“We already knew that our mechanical engineering and computer science programs in the College of Information Technology and Engineering are stellar, but to have it affirmed with ABET accreditation is important for students to know as well,” said Marshall President Jerome A. Gilbert. “They, along with businesses throughout our region and the world, can now see that Marshall graduates are equipped with knowledge and solutions needed to strengthen today’s economy.”