Computer Science Program Accreditation: the first-year activities of the computing sciences accreditation board

ABSTRACT

This report summarizes the activities of the Computing Sciences Accreditation Board from its inception in 1984 through its first accreditation cycle completed in June 1986. The major activities during this period were directed at developing the CSAB structure necessary to carry out the accreditation process, and at conducting the first round of accreditation visits and actions.

REFERENCES

• 1: Computer Sciences Accreditation Board. Criferia for Accrediting Programs in Computer Science in the United Stafes. CSAB, New York, Sept. 25, 1985.
• 2: Gerald L. Engel , John F. Dalphin, Vocationalism and the whole man, Computer, v.19 n.6, p.42-46, June 1986 [doi>10.1109/MC.1986.1663251]
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• 6: Ware Myers, Computing sciences accreditation—pro and con, Computer, v.19 n.6, p.47-49, June 1986 [doi>10.1109/MC.1986.1663252]

INDEX TERMS

Classification:
  K. Computing Milieux
  K.3 COMPUTERS AND EDUCATION
      K.3.2 Computer and Information Science Education
          Subjects: Curriculum
  K.7 THE COMPUTING PROFESSION

General Terms:
Standardization