Online Annual Reports - DUE by September 15,
2002
It is again the time of the year for all accredited
programs to submit annual report information. Since 1998, all
accredited programs, regardless of whether they submitted a
self-study report and/or are scheduled for a site visit during the
year, are required to complete annual reports. The Committee on
Accreditation (CoA) uses this information to update its files and
provide current and comprehensive information on all accredited
programs. Further, these annual updates are required by the U.S.
Department of Education.
Beginning this year, the CoA introduced an online version of the
annual report that is designed to provide program directors with a
standard database for tracking individuals within their program.
Recognizing that the format of the online annual report is new and a
majority of the data is now collected at the individual level, the
Accreditation Office and the CoA offered program directors the
option of either completing the traditional annual report or the new
online version for this year only. Collecting data at the individual
level means that program directors will be completing an individual
online form for each student and faculty person in the program.
Though we think there will ultimately be distinct advantages, it may
be more time consuming the first time around. However, program
directors are encouraged to try the online version as all accredited
programs will be required to submit their data via the internet
beginning with the 2003 Annual Report. There are several advantages
to using an online Annual Report format over the previously used
paper format. Specifically, we are trying to make the online Annual
Report as user-friendly, confidential and secure, easily accessible,
and convenient as possible. Please refer to the Reference Manual for
detailed descriptions of the advantages to using an online Annual
Report (available at http://www.apa.org/ed/accreditation).
In filling out your annual report, should you have any questions,
please call the Research Manager at 202-336-5979.
New Publications
In July 2002, the APA Office of
Program Consultation and Accreditation produced and disseminated the
2001 Annual Report of the Committee on Accreditation (CoA). This
publication is an accounting of the CoA actions for 2001. It
highlights important data, new policy statements, and articles
written by Committee members and staff. To request a copy, please
email, or
phone (202)336-5979.
