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August 2026 - New Term, New Goals

CEO Welcome Message

Welcome to the first edition of our newly redesigned ACEN newsletter, Connections!

A New Blueprint for Quality Nursing Education: 2028 ACEN Standards and Criteria

The development of the new 2028 ACEN Standards and Criteria has begun. Volunteers representing nurse educators of all levels of nursing programs, clinicians, public members, and students met in June to begin the process.

ACEN CEO Kathy Chappell Joins Global Nursing Leaders at International Specialty Nurses Conference

ACEN CEO Kathy Chappell presented at the 10th International Specialty Nurses Conference, held August 8–9, 2026, in Boao, Hainan, China.

New School Year, New Goals: Investing in the Profession That Invests in You

Together, accreditation and professional association engagement create a powerful framework for advancing nursing education.

Celebrating Excellence in Service: Honoring ACEN Peer Evaluators

ACEN is proud to recognize four exceptional Peer Evaluators whose dedication, expertise, and commitment have made a lasting impact on nursing education accreditation.

Accreditation Tips: Documenting Evidence of Compliance

Here are six tips for nurse administrators and faculty to implement to stay ahead on documenting evidence of compliance.

Recap: ACEN Hosts Regional Workshop at St. Catherine University

Staff Spotlight: Candice Rome

Meet our newest Associate Director, Dr. Candice Rome.

Staff Spotlight: David Standish

Get to know our Events and Meeting Coordinator, David Standish.

Featured E-Course: Reporting Substantive Changes: ACEN Policy #14

This course provides nursing program administrators and faculty with a clear and practical understanding of the ACEN Policy #14 – Reporting Substantive Changes.

Sharing Our Triumphs: Feature your program or community in our next issue

We want to highlight your breakthroughs, strategies, and success stories in the next issue of Connections.