Accreditation Policy and Procedures Committee

The Accreditation Policy and Procedures Committee has responsibility for interfacing with the ABET (formerly Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology). The committee recommends individuals for appointment to the Board of Delegation, Area Delegations, and Commissions of ABET, and nominates trained program evaluators (PEVs) for nuclear engineering and nuclear engineering technology programs at academic institutions throughout the country and the world.

Member Responsibilities:

• Attend committee meetings at each of the national meetings and participate in conference calls, as needed.
• Develop policies, procedures, and criteria for accrediting nuclear, radiological and similar academic programs in engineering and technology.
• Respond to questions, surveys, and issues raised by ABET, and provide recommendations to the ANS Board, as appropriate.
• Mentor ANS members to become program evaluators.
• Potentially serving as an ABET PEV.
• Potentially, with the appropriate experience, serving on an ABET Board/Commission.

Helpful Traits for Members:

• Interest in and knowledge of program evaluation procedures and criteria.
• Familiarity with accreditation of nuclear educational programs.
• Familiarity with ABET policies.

Learn more about ABET Accreditation and how to become a PEV.