Dear <Insert Manager’s/Supervisor’s Name>,
I would like to request your approval to attend the 2017 ABET Symposium, the premier event for accreditation, assessment, and the global exchange of best practices in STEMeducation. It will take place April 12-13, 2018in San Diego.
The Symposium brings together hundreds of leaders in academia, industry and government, while promoting peer-to-peer and expert interaction around ABET program assessment. It will give me an opportunity to gain valuable insights, tips and strategies from dozens of presenters from all over the world. Additionally, I will also be able to view well-constructed self-study reports and speak to program representatives who can answer questions about their reports and their programs.
During these two days I will learn how my peers are using technology to enhance their assessment and accreditation processes.In addition, Iwill have a chance to participate in roundtable discussions with accreditation commission leaders, interact with colleaguesand learn the latest developments in ABET accreditation practice.
Prior to the 2018 ABET Symposium, I have the opportunity to attend the pre-symposium workshops which are highly interactive and focus on assessment, preparing the self-study reportand advanced program assessment. With speakers using specific examples, I am certain I will be able to apply the lessons I learn and ensure that we are getting the most out of our own assessment practices.
Upon my return, I planto share major takeaways, including those that we can implement more quickly to strengthen our ability to meet and exceed ABET quality standards.
I have broken down the approximate cost of my attendance at the 2018ABET Symposium below-
Airfare:$xxx
Transportation (between airport and hotel): $xxx
Hotel:$xxx
Conference Fee:$xxx
Pre-Symposium Workshops $xxx
Total:$xxx
I know this conference will deliver incredible value. Thank you for your consideration of this request. I look forward to your reply.
Best regards,