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Landscape Architectural Accreditation Board Policy
The purpose of this policy shall be to affirm the American Society of Landscape Architects’ (ASLA) commitment to and define its in-kind support for the Landscape Architectural Accreditation Board (LAAB).
Purpose
The purpose of this policy shall be to affirm the American Society of Landscape Architects’ (ASLA) commitment to and define its in-kind support for the Landscape Architectural Accreditation Board (LAAB) as an autonomous working group with responsibility to act in matters concerning accreditation of professional landscape architecture degree programs.
Commitment
ASLA has supported accreditation since the 1920s and will continue its commitment to the viability of LAAB for as long as such support is considered beneficial to the advancement of the profession of landscape architecture.
Decision-making authority in all matters concerning accreditation shall rest solely with LAAB. This authority shall include determination of accreditation policies and procedures, establishment of accreditation fees, and allocation of those funds to achieve its mission. ASLA will exert no influence over such decisions beyond that expressed by its one vote on the accreditation board.
In the best interests of its long-term health and stability, ASLA will expect LAAB’s decisions to be fiscally responsible and generally follow ASLA management guidelines. ASLA will provide LAAB with a minimum of three (3) years’ notice of any reduction in the amount of support provided.
In-kind Support
ASLA will provide staffing support and overhead for the administration of LAAB’s affairs. Such support will include but not be limited to: program management, accounting, meeting planning, and library/information resources. In addition, LAAB members and volunteers will be covered by ASLA insurance policies appropriate to the mission and operations of LAAB.