Fairmont State University has received $5,000 in grant funding through the Board of Certified Safety Professionals to offset accreditation renewal costs for the Bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety program.
The Applied and Natural Science Accreditation Commission leads a review process for science, technology and engineering disciplines. The review is done to ensure that U.S. higher education programs are providing students with the best educational experience, according to the release.
Fairmont State officials said the university’s participation in the process reflects its commitment to using data and professional insights to guide student experiences and offer academic programs.
Abby Chapman, CSP, program coordinator and associate professor of occupational safety, said, “We are proud to be part of the BCSP Qualified Academic Program network. This grant directly supports our continued ABET accreditation efforts, which ultimately benefit our students by ensuring they are prepared to enter the workforce with a degree that meets nationally recognized standards. Industry partnerships like this strengthen both our program and opportunities available to our graduates.”
The BCSP grant will alleviate the financial burden of accreditation renewal from the Occupational Safety program’s budget and reaffirm the shared mission of advancing excellence in safety education, officials said.
Fairmont State University and ABET, the organization that oversees the ANSAC and BCSP, work to ensure the quality and rigor of academic programs that prepare the next generation of occupational safety professionals.
Officials said the funding will support confidence in the Bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety program as the ABET accreditation will confirm the program has met standards necessary to prepare graduates to enter science, technology, engineering and math fields.
More information about the Occupational Safety program is available at fairmontstate.edu/academics/programs/occupational-safety.aspx.
