COA Communications Newsletter: November 2002

COA Cover Page 2002 CoA Membership Site Visitor Workshop Important Accreditation Dates Accreditation Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Changes to the G&P and Operating Procedures » Online Annual Report Information » New Publications » Featured Internet Links COA Contact Information Online Annual Reports 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. 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. The new online format collects data at the individual level though an online database system. The CoA offered program directors the option of either completing the traditional annual report or the new online version for this year only. However, beginning with the 2003 annual report, all accredited programs will be required to submit their data via the internet. The CoA and office staff have worked to make the online annual report as user-friendly, confidential and secure, easily accessible, and convenient as possible. As such, the office is pleased to announce that over 75% of accredited programs opted to complete the 2002 annual report via the internet. Office staff plan to make minor adjustments and improvements, so that the 2003 online annual report will be made available to programs early next year. For more information on annual reports, contact the Research Assistant at 202-336-5979. Contact Information Contact the Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation at: Education Directorate Program Consultation and Accreditation 750 First Street NE Washington, DC 20002-4242 Phone: (202)336-5979 Fax: (202)336-5978 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. The Office of Program Consultation & Accreditation Websites: Revised G&P: http://www.apa.org/ed/G&P2.pdf Revised Operating Procedures: http://www.apa.org/ed/oprtgprcd.pdf Site Visitor Information: http://www.apa.org/ed/accreditation/sitevstrinfo.html CHEA recognition: http://www.apa.org/ed/accreditation/cheareport.html