Computer science accreditation-real needs, real concerns, real progress

The Computing Sciences Accreditation Board (CSAB) approved new criteria in January 1987 in response to concerns that had been voiced about accreditation in general and its criteria in particular. The need and importance of accreditation to the computer science community is discussed, as are the concerns that have been articulated. The changes between the original and new criteria are reviewed. The latter are viewed as being more consistent with principles of accreditation that have been adopted by organizations of institutions of higher education.<>