. Defining and documenting the industry and society requirements with respect to undergraduate and graduate programs offered, by means of alumni and employers surveys, questionnaires, interviews, as well as the analysis of available legislation, governmental guidelines and standards. . Accreditation of programs by regulating bodies, such as the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB) in Canada or the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) in the United States. . Review of contracts with the employers participating in co-operative programs offered by the faculty (department). . Review of students' understanding of the admission requirements, program content and context, graduation requirements, and their responsibilities and authorities, through interviews and surveys. . Review of industry and government-sponsored research contracts, such as research projects undertaken with the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) in Canada. . Assessment of the faculty's (department's) ability to meet the requirements. . Contract changes, such as when a research sponsor changes the requirements.