WASC Senior Center Accreditation
In 1978...
In 1978 The National Institute of Senior Center developed national standards for senior center operation and management. The Wisconsin Association of Senior Centers took those standards and in 1987 adapted them for senior centers in Wisconsin. This became one of the first senior center accreditation programs in the nation. The WASC accreditation program is designed to allow all senior centers to go through the process, enabling even the smallest and most rural centers to strive to operate at the highest level of service.
The self-assessment guides senior centers to review 9 areas of management to ensure the program is operating at the highest of standards. The assessment can be invaluable in developing and implementing programs and services for older adults. This review also involves staff, participants, volunteers and community members in the review of the senior center. This is a critical step in building ties to the community and educating stake-holders about the senior center. Once the self-assessment is complete a peer review is conducted through the WASC Accreditation committee. The accreditation self-assessment takes place every five years.
Accreditation Chairperson: Tammy Derrickson tderrickson@cityofmiddleton.us 608-831-2373
Middleton Senior Center
How to Become Accredited
To begin the Accreditation process you will need to complete the form below and send the $50 fee along with the form filled out. When you are close to ready to be reviewed, send in the accreditation fee and potential dates for review. Send fees and form to WASC Treasurer or pay with credit card below.
Send a form also to Accreditation chairperson.
Renewal Form for Accreditation
If your center has completed the WASC Accreditation process in the last 5 years you will be able to complete the Renewal Form below. You can send in your payment to the WASC Treasurer or pay by credit card below.
Wisconsin Senior Centers Accredited or Re-accredited (R)
* Denotes National Institute of Senior Centers (NISC) Accredited Senior Centers
2024 Oregon (R), Colonial Club/Sun Prairie (R), Fitchburg (R), Menomonee Falls (R), Lincoln Center/Stevens Point (R)
2022 Fort Atkinson (R), Jefferson (R), Lake Mills, Monona (R), Oshkosh (R)
2021 Baraboo (R), *Beaver Dam (R), Deforest (R), Janesville (R), *Middleton (R), Whitewater (R), Thompson Center on Lourdes, Waupaca (R)
2019 Beloit (R), *Stoughton (R), Manitowoc
2018 Lincoln Center/Stevens Point (R), Colonial Club/Sun Prairie (R), Menomonee Falls Community Education and Recreation (R)
2017 Columbus, Fitchburg (R), The Gathering Place/Milton (R), Janesville (R), Verona (R), Waupaca (R), Columbus Area Senior Center (R)
2016 *Beaver Dam (R), Deforest (R), Fort Atkinson, Jefferson (R), Monona (R), L. E. Phillips/Eau Claire (R)
2015 Oshkosh (R), Seniors in the Park/Whitewater (R), Baraboo (R), Menasha (R), *Middleton (R), Two Rivers (R)
2014 North/Eastside Coalition/Madison Area (R), Oregon (R), *Madison (R)
2012 Pickett (R)
2010 Lowell Center/Wisconsin Rapids (R), Plymouth (R), Chetek,
Contact us
MAILING ADDRESS:
Lowell Center - WASC
220 3rd Avenue South Suite 3,
Wisconsin Rapids, WI 54495
