Board weighs accreditation, STEPS program and a one-year plan of work
Members discussed whether to pursue formal museum accreditation versus the AASLH STEPS self-assessment, and staff proposed each board adopt a measurable one-year plan of work aligned with the city strategic plan to guide future agendas and grant efforts.
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The board discussed the merits of pursuing museum accreditation and the Standards and Excellence (STEPS) program for history organizations. Staff clarified that STEPS is a self-assessment program from the American Association for State and Local History (AASLH) and is distinct from formal accreditation previously associated with the American Association of Museums (AAM) or state-level Texas Historical Commission oversight.
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