Matt Hayat says, “My career path as a collaborating biostatistician and statistics educator has brought me much meaning and joy, and the ASA has been a central thread throughout.”
ASA Accreditation Committee
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.
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.