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 Mission of Anderson University’s Engineering Program is to develop highly-qualified, innovative, servant leaders.”

Living the Mission

  • Highly Qualified Engineers - We provide a Christ-centered, hands-on education, grounded in the liberal arts that inspires students toward excellence in engineering.
  • Innovative Thinkers - We model resourceful, pioneering, and creative thinking to uniquely mentor students to deal with the challenges of vocation, life, and community.
  • Servant Leaders - We seek to live God-honoring lives of integrity, and share the importance of Christ-like servanthood.  “For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve…” Mark 10:44-45

Program Characteristics

  • Theoretical Knowledge - Anderson University Engineering students will have advanced mathematical, scientific, and engineering skills---including significant design, problem-solving, and data processing ability---built upon a liberal arts foundation.
  • Practical Experience - Anderson University Engineering students will have significant hands-on experiences, driven by laboratory exercises, research assistantships, internships, project management, and interdisciplinary opportunities.
  • Grounded in Faith - Anderson University Engineering students will be life-long learners who, through the lens of a Christian worldview, will recognize God’s calling on their lives to serve the Church and society.

Program Educational Objectives

Engineering students from Anderson University, three to five years post graduation, will be improving society by:

  • actively serving Christ in their local church, community, and/or worldwide,
  • using a Biblical worldview for professional and ethical decision making,
  • thriving professionally individually and in teams, and
  • successfully pursuing advanced degrees, certifications, and/or professional development opportunities.

Student Outcomes

  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

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

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.