AARC STATEMENTS OF PURPOSE

Vision: The Association for Assessment and Research in Counseling (AARC) is an organization of counselors, educators, and other professionals that advances the counseling profession by promoting best practices in assessment, research, and evaluation in counseling.

Mission: The mission of AARC is to promote and recognize excellence in assessment, research, and evaluation in counseling.

Purposes: AARC is positioned to fulfill six fundamental purposes for counselors, clients, and other stakeholders:

• Professional Development - to promote professional development which enhances competence in assessment, research, and evaluation;

• Professionalization - to advance the professionalization of counseling through the appropriate use of assessment, research, and evaluation;

• Research and Knowledge - to develop and disseminate knowledge regarding assessment, research, and evaluation procedures used in counseling;

• Human Development - to advocate for optimal human development through culturally competent assessment, research, and evaluation practices;

• Public Awareness - to support public policies and legislation that advance the ethical use of assessment, research, and evaluation;

• Collaboration - to enhance communication and collaboration among AARC, leadership within ACA and its divisions, and other professional organizations that address common, assessment, research, and evaluation concerns.

2012-2013 AARC Executive Council

President: Carl Sheperis, Lamar University

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