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Planning Accreditation Board (PAB)

Profile of Accrediting Organization, 2020-2021

41.9688235, -87.6879458
Executive Director
 : Jesmarie Johnson
Phone : 773-334-7200
Address:
2334 W. Lawrence Avenue, Suite 209, Chicago, IL 60625

Profile of Accredited Institutions, 2020-2021:
81 Accredited U.S. and non-U.S. Institutions: 5,291 Students

81 Total Degree-Granting:

n/a Public
n/a Private Nonprofit
n/a Private For-Profit
n/a Total Non-Degree-Granting:

n/a Public
n/a Private Nonprofit
n/a Private For-Profit

Profile of Accredited Programs, 2020-2021:
93 Accredited U.S. and non-U.S. Programs: 5,291 Students

93 Total Degree-Granting:

82 Public
11 Private Nonprofit
0 Private For-Profit
0 Total Non-Degree-Granting:

0 Public
0 Private Nonprofit
0 Private For-Profit

Recognition Status as of 2020-2021:
Recognized by: Council for Higher Education Accreditation

Range of Accreditation Activity:

Academic programs in North America leading to bachelor's and master's degrees in urban and regional planning.

Sponsoring Organization:

Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning (ACSP), American Planning Association (APA), and American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP).

International Accreditation Activity:
2 Non-U.S. institutions or programs operating outside the U.S.
n/a U.S. institutions or programs operating outside the U.S.
Yes Organization evaluates credentials or degrees from outside the U.S.

Program Countries

Canada
Puerto Rico

Operating Information for Accrediting Unit Only:
Budget:
$322,805

$136,000 Direct support from any sponsoring organization
$0 In-kind support from any sponsoring organization
Employees and Volunteers:
2 Full-time Employees
n/a Part-time Employees
54 Volunteers - Served 2020-2021
Composition of Decision-Making Body
3 planning educators appointed by ACSP; 1 higher education administrator appointed by ACSP; 3 planning practitioners appointed by AICP; and, 1 public member appointed by APA.

Profile of 2020-2021 Accreditation Activities :
Frequency of Comprehensive Reviews and Required Follow-Up: Reviews twice a year, required progress reports once a year.

Frequency of Comprehensive Review of Accreditation Standards: Every 5 years.

Summary of 2020-2021 Formal Actions:
1 Initial Candidacy or Preaccreditation Granted
1 Initial Candidacy or Preaccreditation Denied
2 Initial Accreditation Granted
0 Initial Accreditation Denied
11 Accreditation Continued Following Comprehensive Review
2 Accreditation Continued Following Comprehensive Review with Required Follow-up
0 Notice or Warning
0 Probation
0 Show Cause
0 Accreditation Terminated or Removed
0 Actions under Appeal
0 Other
Summary of Additional 2020-2021 Actions:
25 Substantive Changes Reviewed
18 Site Visits
1 Voluntary Discontinuance or Expiration of Accreditation