Vision
ASPA is the authoritative voice of specialized and professional accreditation.
Mission
ASPA provides a collaborative forum and a collective voice for organizations that assure the quality of specialized and professional higher education programs and schools.
ASPA accomplishes its mission by:
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Facilitating collaboration among programs, institutions, and accrediting organizations;
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Promoting quality in education and accreditation, through discussion, advocacy and educational offerings;
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Encouraging a focus on student learning and graduate competencies; and
- Advocating for the integrity, independence, and autonomy of accrediting organizations and their affiliated institutions and programs.
Values
The Association, the Board, and all Committees shall promote dignity, respect, courtesy, and cooperation in all aspects of the Association's work.