The Universidad de los Andes hosted the “ABET and Program Assessment Summit & Networking”, a series of workshops organized by ABET that brought together academic leaders, accreditation experts and representatives of universities with internationally accredited programs.
At the event, a high-level panel was held with the participation of Colombian universities that have achieved the prestigious ABET accreditation. Among the guests was Professor Sandra Judith García Vergara, Dean of the Faculty of Physical and Chemical Engineering of the Universidad Industrial de Santander (UIS), who shared the institution’s experience in the accreditation process, the challenges faced and the advantages identified on the road to academic excellence.
During her speech, Professor García Vergara highlighted how ABET accreditation has been a fundamental pillar for the implementation of a continuous improvement model in the Engineering and Geology programs, generating a cultural change within the university. In addition, success stories and innovations in the processes of evaluation and improvement of the curriculum, aligned with the current demands of the industry, were presented.
UIS, leader in international ABET accreditation in Colombia
The Universidad Industrial de Santander consolidates its position as the public university with the largest number of programs internationally accredited by ABET in the country, with a total of nine recognized programs:
- Eight programs accredited by the Engineering Commission: Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Industrial Engineering and Systems Engineering.
- One program accredited by the Commission on Natural and Applied Sciences: Geology.
“This event not only served to strengthen the network of universities committed to global quality standards, but also as a promoter of educational innovation and the training of highly competitive engineers in the international arena,” said Professor Sandra Judith García Vergara.
