Abstract
Criterion 3 - Student Outcomes (SOs), defined by Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), is one of the General Criteria for baccalaureate level engineering programs seeking accreditation. SOs were first drafted nearly three decades ago with an intent to shift to outcome-based education. Since then, except for some minor changes in Criterion 3 (C3), the set of SOs remained unchanged. It was only in fall 2017 thatEACofABET revised C3 and other sections with approval from the Engineering Area Delegation (EAD). The major feature of this amendment is the use of new language for C3 modifications and definitions. The revision has resulted in seven new SOs (1-7) replacing the previous eleven SOs (a-k). These changes have obligated engineering programs, scheduled for a General Review from the 2019-20 cycle onwards, to manifest and practice a structured transition to the new SOs assuring as much implementation as practical. The authors, through this paper, have attempted to propose a transitioning model from the old SOs (a-k) to the new ones (1-7). The proposed Key Performance Assessee (KPA) model could be a promising tool in addressing the latest recommendations of the EAC's changes to criteria 3 and definitions while being easy to adopt. This model is structured on the performance indicators based on the platform of C3 with new definitions. With the help of KPA model, the seemingly difficult process of transition is expected to become simple and easy.