Peer evaluation for engineering programs.
Capture the behavioral data ABET reviewers need to see across capstone teams, lab groups, and design projects, without adding busywork to your semester.
Direct evidence for ABET Outcome 5
ABET Criterion 3, Outcome 5 requires programs to demonstrate that graduates can function effectively on teams. Most programs satisfy this with a single end-of-semester survey or an instructor observation rubric. Reviewers increasingly push back on these artifacts because they capture a snapshot, not a pattern.
CoStudy generates semester-long behavioral data. Students evaluate teammates at multiple points: after the requirements phase, after prototyping, and at final delivery. Each evaluation captures specific dimensions: shared leadership, equitable contribution, constructive disagreement, and follow-through on commitments. The result is a longitudinal record that shows growth, not just a final rating.
When your ABET self-study is due, export the data by course, cohort, or learning outcome. CoStudy formats it for accreditation narratives so you spend hours preparing, not weeks.
CoStudy generates longitudinal behavioral data that shows student growth across project milestones — exactly what ABET reviewers want instead of end-of-semester snapshots.
Designed for how engineering teams operate
Capstone and design team roles
Assign roles like team lead, systems engineer, or test engineer. Evaluations adapt so students give role-specific feedback, not generic ratings.
Semester-long behavioral tracking
Run evaluations at project milestones (PDR, CDR, final demo) so you see how team dynamics evolve from kickoff to delivery.
Lab group quick checks
For shorter lab partnerships, use lightweight formative check-ins that take students under three minutes. High signal, minimal overhead.
Accreditation export
One-click export produces aggregated, anonymized data organized by ABET outcome. Drop it directly into your self-study appendix.
Why engineering faculty choose CoStudy
- Free for individual professors, with no purchase order or per-seat license
- CSV roster import means setup takes under 30 minutes, even for large sections
- Research-backed questions reduce cultural and gender bias in evaluations
- Five-minute surveys keep completion rates above 95%, even during finals
- Anonymous submissions encourage honest feedback in high-stakes team environments
- Longitudinal data satisfies ABET reviewers who want evidence of growth, not snapshots
Make teamwork assessable, not just assignable
Start using CoStudy this semester with no budget approval required. Or schedule a call to discuss how CoStudy supports your ABET documentation workflow.