Identifying tangible benefits for accredited members is the primary focus of a new subgroup of the ASA’s Accreditation Committee.
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What Has Ron Done for Us Lately?
ASA President Nancy Geller discusses all that Ron Wasserstein, the executive director of the ASA, has done this past year.
Applying for Accreditation: It All Starts with Intent
Now that the ASA’s accreditation program is up and running, perhaps you are giving some thought to applying. Applications for accreditation are handled entirely online.
Accreditation: Pilot Test Successful, Program Under Way
About 60 members signed up to be part of the pilot test for the ASA’s program for voluntary individual accreditation. The process went well and is now open to more applications.
Board Approves Accreditation Guidelines
The ASA Board of Directors recently approved a set of guidelines for accreditation developed by the ASA Accreditation Committee. The committee was formed last year, after the board endorsed a recommendation to begin a program of voluntary individual accreditation of statisticians.
What Is Accreditation? First and foremost, accreditation is a service offered only to members of the ASA. Not all members will want to seek accreditation; however, the experiences of colleagues in Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom regarding accreditation have been encouraging.
ASA to Begin Program of Voluntary Individual Accreditation of Statisticians
After reviewing a report from a group of distinguished ASA members, including results of a sample survey of ASA members, the ASA Board of Directors endorsed a recommendation to begin a program of voluntary individual accreditation of statisticians.