Engineering Programs

and ABET Accreditation

The Anderson University engineering program strives to develop highly-qualified, innovative servant leaders. The faculty is dedicated to providing a Christ-centered, hands-on education grounded in the liberal arts, and our engineering programs are informed by an advisory board of practicing professionals.

The Computer Engineering (B.S.) program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and Program Criteria for Electrical, Computer, Communications, Telecommunication(s)and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.

The Electrical Engineering (B.S.) program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and Program Criteria for Electrical, Computer, Communications, Telecommunication(s)and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.

The Mechanical Engineering (B.S.) program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the General Criteria and Program Criteria for Mechanical and Similarly name Engineering Programs.

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Sought worldwide, ABET’s voluntary peer-review process is highly respected because it adds critical value to academic programs in the technical disciplines, where quality, precision, and safety are of the utmost importance.

ABET Accredited Majors in Engineering

Non-accredited Majors in Engineering

ABET Accreditation Information

Mission Statement

“The mission of Anderson University is to educate for a life of faith and service in the church and society.”

Engineering Program Mission

The purpose of the Anderson University Engineering program is to educate highly qualified engineers to pursue Truth and serve humanity in accordance with Christian faith and action. As we live out this mission, we place high value on integrity, intentional community, and continuous improvement.

Program Educational Objectives​​​​​​

​​​​​​Graduates of the Computer Engineering program at Anderson University are expected to demonstrate

  1. Integrity, responsibility, stewardship, and ethical decision-making consistent with a Biblical worldview
  2. Service of others through engineering problem solving
  3. Skillful interpersonal communication and effective collaboration
  4. Application of foundational engineering knowledge to continually improve their education and skills

Graduates of the Electrical Engineering program at Anderson University are expected to demonstrate

  1. Integrity, responsibility, stewardship, and ethical decision-making consistent with a Biblical worldview
  2. Service of others through engineering problem solving
  3. Skillful interpersonal communication and effective collaboration
  4. Application of foundational engineering knowledge to continually improve their education and skills

Graduates of the Mechanical Engineering program at Anderson University are expected to demonstrate

  1. Integrity, responsibility, stewardship, and ethical decision-making consistent with a Biblical worldview
  2. Service of others through engineering problem solving
  3. Skillful interpersonal communication and effective collaboration
  4. Application of foundational engineering knowledge to continually improve their education and skills

Graduates of the Mechatronics Engineering program at Anderson University are expected to demonstrate

  1. Integrity, responsibility, stewardship, and ethical decision-making consistent with a Biblical worldview
  2. Service of others through engineering problem solving
  3. Skillful interpersonal communication and effective collaboration
  4. Application of foundational engineering knowledge to continually improve their education and skills

ABET Student Outcomes

By the conclusion of their engineering degree at Anderson University, students will develop and demonstrate:​​​

  1. An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics;
  2. An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors;
  3. An ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
  4. An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts;
  5. An ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives;
  6. An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions;
  7. An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Our students achieve these outcomes through the lens of a Christian worldview and will recognize God’s calling on their lives to serve God and society.

Student Enrollment Data

Academic Year
(Starting Year)

ME

EE

CpE

MxE

CE

2023

53

20

4

15

4

2022

49

20

8

17

2021

36

12

3

13

2020

33

13

5

2

2019

31

13

4

2018

27

8

6

2017

33

14

10

2016

20

9

7

2015

10

2

2

2014

6

1

0

2013

3

0

0

Student Graduation Data

Graduation Year

ME

EE

CpE

MxE

CE

2023

6 5 1 2 0

2022

3 1 0 1  

2021

7 1 0 1  

2020

5 3 2 0  

2019

2 1 3 0  

2018

2 1 3    

2017

3 1 2    
2016 3 0

0

 

 

Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Computer Engineering are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org.

Engineering Advisory Board

1. Jim Ault – Retired President of the General Motors Europe Automotive Components

Group, Anderson, IN

2. Rob Sparks – Executive Director of the Corporation for Economic Development for

Anderson and Madison County, Anderson, IN

3. Kathy Davis – Owner, Davis Design Group and former Lieutenant Governor of

Indiana, Indianapolis, IN

4. Jim Luckman – Partner – Lean Transformations Group, Faculty Member – Lean

Enterprise Institute, Carmel, IN

5. Ellie Rusling – CEO of MicroEra Power, Rochester, NY

6. Eric Miller – Executive Director, IT infrastructure and Operations at Midcontinent

Independent System Operator (MISOenergy)

7. Dave Fulton – Director, Rotating Electric Machines, PowerDrive Systems, BorgWarner

Inc., Fishers, IN

8. Tom Snyder – President Emeritus, IVY Tech Community College of Indiana, Retired

CEO and President, Remy International, Anderson, IN,

9. Dan Ertl – CEO of ERTL Enterprises, Inc., Anderson, IN

10. Mike Montgomery – Partner and Principal Architect at krM Architects

11. Dr. Kyle Tarplee – Autonomy Research Engineer at University of Dayton Research

Institute, Dayton, OH

12. John Wechsler – Founder, CEO of Indiana IoT Labs, Founder, CEO of Launch Fishers,

Founder, CEO of SimCave, Anderson University Board of Trustees, Fishers, IN

13. Scott Bowser – Forme COO of Modine Manufacturing Company

14. Dr. Terry Truit – President & CEO Flagship Enterprise Center, Anderson, IN

15. Ryan Stuthers – Lead Distribution Engineer at Tipmont REMC, Lafayette, IN

16. Eli Leman – Project Manager at Indiana Bridge, Muncie, IN

17. Jason Karlen – Incoming Quality Manager at Ford Motor Company, Louisville, KY

18. Dr. Stephanie Moran – Director, Department of Engagement and Adult Learning at

Anderson University

19. Elaine Ivy, PE – Design Engineer, Civil Engineering at Cripe, Indianapolis, IN

20. Kyle Eichhorn, PE – Senior Project Manager at HWC Engineering

21. Jeff Spires – CIO at BeneSys, Inc.