Academy of Strategic and Organizational Leadership Accreditation

ASOL Accreditation Standards (available in PDF)

The Academy of Strategic and Organizational Leadership conferred accreditation upon the Department of Organizational Leadership and Supervision of Purdue University following an on- site visit and an evaluation of their self-study. It was determined that the OLS department had met and exceeded the qualifications for accreditation and in fact was deemed exemplary by the examining body. The OLS Department of Purdue University has achieved accreditation through its commitment to the ASOL philosophy of following a mission which is congruent to the department, college and university of which it is a part; has demonstrated a continuing program of enhancement in leadership education emphasizing the educational and professional value which a leadership program affords to its students and graduates; has demonstrated a favorable cost/benefit relationship for its program; has exhibited high quality; has agreed to remain a member in good standing of the ASOL; and has agreed to submit to a ten year review cycle in order to maintain its accreditation. Further, the OLS department of Purdue University has encouraged innovation and experimentation by facilitating many experiential components to its programs and has achieved a reputation for a high quality leadership program, recognized nationally.

Dr. Michael Menefee, the Head of the Department of Organizational Leadership and Supervision of Purdue University, graciously accepted a plaque at the conference connoting the excellence of the Leadership program at his University.