With the assistance of the U.S Embassy, the University of Guyana is in the process of obtaining international accreditation of programmes offered by the Faculty of Engineering and Technology. This is being sought through the Accreditation Board for Engineering & Technology (ABET).
ABET is an internationally recognized accreditor of university programmes in applied science, computing, engineering, and technology. Guyana Standard understands that the University’s ABET accreditation team has been working diligently on several significant accreditation steps including curriculum data collection, facility evaluations, and laboratory upgrades.
While the process of accreditation is ongoing, once achieved for UG’s programmes, it will further establish graduates’ qualifications for engineering positions and enable them to take greater advantage of Guyana’s vast opportunities in the oil and gas, infrastructure, and other sectors.
The U.S. Embassy was keen to note that it has a proud, long-standing partnership with the University of Guyana and continues to provide technical assistance through the Fulbright Programme to support the accreditation process.
The University’s ABET lead is Dr. Norman Munroe, a Fulbright U.S. Scholar alumnus. Earlier this year, Fulbright Specialist Dr. Cesar Levy worked with the
ABET accreditation team to review course portfolios and self-study supplements. Later this year, another Fulbright Specialist is expected to focus on laboratory maintenance and procedures, the establishment of computer labs, and engineering curricula.
In her remarks, U.S. Ambassador Sarah-Ann Lynch said, “ABET accreditation is a vital step in ensuring that the people of Guyana will be better prepared to more broadly participate and take advantage of national and regional prosperity.”
The envoy added that ABET and the high-quality engineers who study at the University of Guyana are key partners who can ensure Guyana’s transformative investments deliver well into the future.
