The American University in Dubai (AUD) has recently received notice that the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET has accredited its engineering programs in Civil, Computer, and Electrical Engineering.
Figuring among its strategic goals, AUD has pursued professional accreditation for all its academic units, serving as an impetus to continuous quality improvement and a sign of excellence. That strategic decision has resulted in two professional accreditations for the School of Business Administration, and now, AUDs engineering programs can boast possession of ABET accreditation.
Since joining AUD two years ago as the Dean of the School of Engineering, Dr. Alaa Ashmawy has worked tirelessly to bring the engineering programs (curricularly, in terms of faculty, standards, student advising, and outreach) to a level worthy of world-class recognition; and the awarding of ABET accreditation is the culmination of this process, said Dr. Lance de Masi, AUD President. This quest for quality driving the administration and faculty of the School has proved its effectiveness, as recent AUD graduates in engineering have gone on to pursue graduate studies on fellowships and grants in the U.S. and elsewhere.
Dr. Alaa Ashmawy, Dean of the School of Engineering, commented, This is a significant milestone for AUDs engineering programs. It is a strong testament to the quality of our programs and a culmination of the exceptional efforts of our faculty and students over the past years.
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About the School of Engineering at The American University in Dubai
The School of Engineering at the American University in Dubai provides students with a unique opportunity to experience American-style engineering education in one of the fastest growing and most diverse metropolitan areas in the world. The School was established in 2003 in collaboration with the Georgia Institute of Technology, whose involvement continues through permanent representation on the External Advisory Board, student exchange programs, and faculty collaborations. All programs (i.e., Civil, Computer, and Electrical Engineering) of AUD's School of Engineering are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012, tel: (410) 347-7700. All the programs are also accredited by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research.
Press Release 2008
