Positions / Reports

ASPA Position Papers and Reports

Position Papers

The Association of Specialized and Professional Accreditors develops Position Papers to assist in promoting the value and principles of programmatic accreditation. Older position papers can be found in the Archive.

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ASPA Considerations for the Higher Education Act, 2018

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The Future of Specialized and Professional Accreditation, June 2017

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ASPA Position on Public Information, October 2012

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Standards Review Practices - Programmatic Accreditation Practices, May 2021

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Competency Assessment - Programmatic Accreditation Practices, May 2019

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Employer Engagement - Programmatic Accreditation Practices, December 2017

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Outcomes - Getting to the Core of Programmatic Education and Accreditation, June 2016

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