Accreditation
SACSCOC Accreditation
Florida Polytechnic University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate’s, bachelor’s and master’s degrees.
All Florida Poly correspondence with SACSCOC must be submitted by the CEO (president) of the university or designee, the Florida Poly SACSCOC liaison. As such, please direct all inquiries regarding matters of Florida Poly’s SACSCOC accreditation to:
Dr. Tom Dvorske
Florida Poly SACSCOC Liaison
Vice Provost for Academic Affairs
For questions or concerns, members of the public may contact the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website: www.sacscoc.org.
Please note the commission’s expectation that contact occurs only if there is evidence to support significant non-compliance with a requirement or standard.
Student Achievement Metrics
Florida Poly measures student achievement through its Performance Based Funding metrics as reported in its annual Accountability Plan. Plans may be found on the Florida Board of Governors (FBOG) Accountability Plans – State University System of Florida and below:
2024 Accountability Plan
2023 Accountability Plan
2022 Accountability Plan
2021 Accountability Plan
2020 Accountability Plan
2019 Accountability Plan
Quality Enhancement Plan
The Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) is an integral component of the SACSCOC reaffirmation of accreditation process and is derived from an institution’s ongoing comprehensive planning and evaluation processes. It reflects and affirms a commitment to enhance overall institutional quality and effectiveness by focusing on an issue the institution considers important to improving student learning outcomes and/or student success.
The FL PEER: Florida Poly Engaged Education Project plan aims to boost 1st-2nd year Academic Progress Rate (APR) and overall student success and progression through enhanced peer-learning support, student leader training for these roles, and a community of practice among faculty and success coaches to work with these student leaders.
Additional Information
ABET Accreditation
Four of Florida Poly bachelor’s degrees are accredited by ABET, the world’s leading accreditation body for programs in applied and natural science, computing, engineering and engineering technology.
Program Details
Computer Science
Accreditation Status
The Computer Science (BS) program is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the General Criteria and Program Criteria for Computer Science and Similarly Named Computing Programs.
Program Educational Objectives
Graduates are expected to be known for their accomplishments within a few years of graduation and they should:
- Adapt to advances in the rapidly changing field of Computer Science.
- Be leaders and/or active team members in industry, government, or entrepreneurial endeavors.
- Pursue research-based advanced degrees in Computer Science.
Student Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, students are expected to demonstrate the following outcomes:
- Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
- Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
- Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
- Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
- Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.
- Apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions.
Program Data
Enrollment
(Fall Census)
Graduation Data
(Academic Year)
2017–18
630
12
2018–19
500
50
2019–20
556
100
2020–21
615
94
2021–22
690
91
2022–23
652
111
2023–24
649
120
2024–25
665
TBD
Computer Engineering
Accreditation Status
The Computer Engineering (BS) program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET under the General Criteria and Program Criteria for Electrical, Computer, Communications, Telecommunication(s) and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
Program Educational Objectives
Graduates are expected to be known for their accomplishments within a few years of graduation and they should:
- Demonstrate accomplishment in developing solutions in a specialized area of computer engineering either individually or through interdisciplinary teams.
- Demonstrate technical leadership through professional activities.
- Demonstrate professional growth and success through post-graduate education, continuing education, or distinction as innovator and entrepreneur.
Reviewed, discussed and adopted by the ECCSE faculty on September 13, 2024
Student Outcomes
Graduates of the Computer Engineering program will demonstrate the following:
- Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
- 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
- Communicate effectively with a range of audiences
- 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
- Function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
- Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
- Acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
Program Data
Enrollment
(Fall Census)
Graduation Data
(Academic Year)
2017–18
230
25
2018–19
245
29
2019–20
200
42
2020–21
187
39
2021–22
200
39
2022–23
170
18
2023–24
160
23
2024–25
171
TBD
Electrical Engineering
Accreditation Status
The Electrical Engineering (BS) program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET under the General Criteria and Program Criteria for Electrical, Computer, Communications, Telecommunication(s) and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
Program Educational Objectives
Graduates are expected to be known for their accomplishments within a few years of graduation and they should:
- Demonstrate accomplishment in developing solutions in a specialized area of electrical engineering either individually or through interdisciplinary teams.
- Demonstrate technical leadership through professional activities.
- Demonstrate professional growth and success through post-graduate education, continuing education, or distinction as innovator and entrepreneur.
Reviewed, discussed and adopted by the ECCSE faculty on September 13, 2024
Student Outcomes
Graduates of the Electrical Engineering program will demonstrate the following:
- Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
- 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
- Communicate effectively with a range of audiences
- 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
- Function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
- Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
- Acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies
Program Data
Enrollment
(Fall Census)
Graduation Data
(Academic Year)
2017–18
114
28
2018–19
106
25
2019–20
94
17
2020–21
88
15
2021–22
93
16
2022–23
109
13
2023–24
115
18
2024–25
124
TBD
Mechanical Engineering
Accreditation Status
The Mechanical Engineering (BS) is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, under the General Criteria and Program Criteria for Mechanical and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.
Program Educational Objectives
Graduates are expected to be known for their accomplishments within a few years of graduation and they should demonstrate:
- Career Excellence: Graduates will make significant contributions to the engineering field through the application of their technical expertise, leadership skills, and innovative problem-solving abilities, whether they pursue careers in industry or advance their knowledge in graduate school.
- Professionalism: Graduates will exhibit high standards of ethical behavior, responsibility, and professional conduct in their engineering careers, adhering to safety, environmental, and societal regulations to ensure that their professional activities contribute positively to their communities and industries.
- Life-Long Learning: Graduates will demonstrate ongoing career development as adaptive and independent professionals by pursuing professional certifications, continuing education, industry-related training, and advanced degrees to remain current with evolving technologies and industry trends.
Student Outcomes
Graduates of the Mechanical Engineering program will demonstrate the following:
- Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
- 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
- Communicate effectively with a range of audiences
- 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
- Function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
- Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
- Acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies
Program Data
Enrollment
(Fall Census)
Graduation Data
(Academic Year)
2017–18
324
47
2018–19
317
60
2019–20
304
60
2020–21
322
65
2021–22
365
47
2022–23
385
41
2023–24
428
52
2024–25
493
TBD
