2025 Accreditation Institute Recap

October 28, 2025
Accreditation Team
2025 Accreditation Institute

The 2025 Accreditation Institute (AI) took place on October 8, 2025, as part of the 2025 NASPAA Global Conference. NASPAA staff have had time to reflect on the conversations that transpired during the event, and hope that all participants have gained valuable insights about NASPAA Accreditation and perspective on the discussions.

 

The 2025 Institute was facilitated by Dr. Judith Millesen (Nebraska Wesleyan University, University of Montana). The 2025-2026 COPRA Chair, Dr. Madinah F. Hamidullah (Kennesaw State University) and Fabiola Bachinelo, NASPAA Chief Accreditation Officer, were also in attendance. The day was divided into six sessions covering topics from tips to hosting a successful NASPAA Site Visit, to the accreditation review process, and a deep dive into the seven NASPAA Accreditation Standards.

 

You can access the slides from the NASPAA Accreditation Institute webpage here.

 

What Did Participants Think of the 2025 NASPAA Accreditation Institute?

Accreditation Institute attendees were given an opportunity to share their feedback in a survey. The findings indicated that 94 percent of participants agreed that the AI provided useful tools to use in developing a Self-Study Report. In addition, 96 percent of participants either agreed or strongly agreed that the AI provided clear information about the NASPAA Accreditation Standards. Lastly, 96 percent of respondents agreed that they would recommend attending the NASPAA Accreditation Institute to a colleague from their own or another program.

 

2025 AI Sponsors

NASPAA once again thanks the following members for sponsoring the 2025 Accreditation Institute:

  • The School of Public Affairs at the University of North Texas (Accreditation Institute Sponsor)
  • The Center for Public Administration and Policy (CPAP) at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Breakfast Sponsor)
  • The School of Public Administration at the University of Central Florida (Lunch Sponsor)
  • The Master of Public Administration Program at Auburn University  (Lunch Sponsor)
  • The Master of Public Administration Program at Augusta University (Break & Beverage Sponsor)
  • The Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University (Break & Beverage Sponsor)
  • The School of Public Policy and Urban Affairs at Northeastern University (Break & Beverage Sponsor)
  • University of Rhode Island (Break & Beverage Sponsor)

 

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