Education and Accreditation Committee

The committee is charged with:

• Assessing the curriculum of petroleum engineering and makes recommendations so that it is consistent with the needs of the petroleum industry
• Advising the SPE Board Committee on Member Programs concerning matters pertaining to petroleum engineering education as it pertains to curricula and accreditation matter
• Submitting a list of qualified ABET petroleum engineering program evaluators to the ABET for approval
• Engaging in activities as the Chair deems appropriate in the development of petroleum engineering education
• Implementing and monitoring the policies and programs concerning the petroleum engineering faculty
• Working with other engineering and scientific organizations to address the issues of quality and supply of engineering faculty and students

Expectations

• To actively engage in committee functions, including meetings and other functions performed to achieve the goals of the committee
• To participate in one physical meeting per year (8 hours per year)
• To participate in two teleconferences per year (2 hours per year)
• To be available to discuss committee matters via email with committee members

Eligibility

• To be gainfully employed in the petroleum industry or academia
• SPE professional membership

Expected Time Commitment

• 3-Year Term Cycle
• Attendance at one physical meeting per year (24 hours per 3-Year Term Cycle)
• Attendance in two teleconferences per year (6 hours per 3-Year Term Cycle)
• Estimated time commitment per year 10 hours