ABET

Desired Competency	Desired Proficiency	Application During Campus Visit
Technically Current	Demonstrates required technical credentials for the position Engaged in lifelong learning and current in his or her field	Able to apply technical knowledge to ascertain the level of conformance to program accreditation requirements Remains current in accreditation procedures and requirements
Effective at Communicating	Easily conducts face-to-face interviews Writes clearly and succinctly Presents focused, concise oral briefings	Interviews personnel to understand program operations Writes succinct, criterion-centered statements of program strengths and weaknesses Develops succinct findings for exit interview Keeps team chair informed prior to and during the visit
Interpersonally Skilled	Friendly and sets others at ease Listens and places input into context Open-minded and avoids personal bias Forthright, doesn’t hold back what needs to be said Adept at pointing out strengths and weaknesses in a non-confrontational manner	Interviews and readily obtains input from faculty, administration, industry advisors, and students Evaluates program against criteria within the context of the institution Evaluates and constructively conveys program strengths and weaknesses
Team-Oriented	Readily accepts input from team members Works with team members to reach consensus Values team success over personal success	Compares program findings with those of other visitation team members to improve consistency Looks for and listens to common issues across programs Assists other team members as needed during the visit
Professional	Conveys professional appearance and demeanor Committed to contributing and adding value to the evaluation process Considered a person with high integrity and ethical standards	Represents ABET and responsible technical society as a practicing professional Willing to make observations to stimulate innovation and further the program’s efforts toward continuous improvement Shows professional respect for institution faculty and staff Upholds ABET’s code of conduct at all times
Organized	Focuses on meeting deadlines Focuses on critical issues and avoids minutia Displays take-charge initiative Takes responsibility and works under minimum supervision	Formulates preliminary program strengths and weakness assessment based upon review of materials supplied prior to the visit Focuses on critical findings, effectively cites supportive observations, relates to appropriate criteria, and suggests possible avenues to resolution Submits high quality documentation to team chair on time Makes difficult recommendations when appropriate