In 2005, with the use of EvalTools® the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department of Gannon University received a "clean-bill-of-health" for its ABET accreditation.

ABET Evaluator’s comment: “…Each course uses an innovative online Course Exit Survey. These surveys are systematically applied as part of the continuous improvement process, engaging both faculty and students. The efficacy of this process is documented through improvements in the courses and curriculum…”

EvalTools® was first conceived to help the department chair reduce the effort required to (a) assist faculty in collecting objective evidence to satisfy ABET EC2000 criteria outcome-assessment processes, (b) maintain and track course objectives against its program criteria as well as the objective evidence needed to support the validility of the assessment processes. This tool was then used to track their program objectives over time, whether they are for accreditation or specific outcomes assessment. EvalTools® allows a program to easily assess its strengths and weaknesses which in turn to achieve a continual quality improvement success. The design goals include (a) streamlining faculty members' effort in outcome assessment documentation process and (b) improving on student's feedback rate relevant to program goals assessment.

EvalTools® has since evolved beyond as a basic tool for creating any survey formats desired. The features embedded in EvalTools® have made it an excellent academic administrative assistant in (a) keeping record of faculty's evaluation data over terms, (b) providing excellent reporting features and online assessment tools. Better yet, these features are not just limited to educational institutions but can also apply to any company or organization that engages in outcomes assessment.