ABOUT WSE

GOALS

For a number of years informal groups of international credential evaluators around the world have been discussing the need for a new professional association. WSE was established to meet the unique goals of the profession of international credential evaluation.

The primary goals of the Association are to:

• Define and promote the profession
• Develop and promote common standards
• Advocate for the profession
• Conduct research and disseminate information that supports the profession
• Identify and develop theories, methodologies and best practices used in international credential evaluation
• Obtain appropriate official recognition for the association
• Promote cooperation with other groups involved in international education
• Identify and promote professional development, training, and other educational opportunities

OPERATIONAL PRINCIPLES

The operational principles of the association are:

• Collaboration
• Transparency
• Inclusiveness
• Volunteerism
• International orientation

STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT PRINCIPLES

• Openness – the opportunity for involvement by all parties known to be affected by the particular standards development activity
• Balance – balancing interests so that standards development activities are not dominated by any single group of interested parties
• Transparency – readily available access to essential information regarding proposed and final standards
• Consensus – substantial agreement reached on all material points after the consideration of all views and objections
• Process – including the right to express a position, to have it considered, and to appeal an adverse decision