Provision of standards to strive for. Site visit evaluation helped get us more space. Status on campus promotes professionalism, serves as a consulting resource. Statement of standards, annual self-study, able to communicate quality to users. Formal affirmation that center meets or exceeds standards of practice.
Stamp of approval is viewed as important to other programs, agencies on campus.
Attests to our meeting of approved standards. I use information to strengthen case for funds, staff, etc. Respected by administrators. Helps to maintain high standards. IACS has provided information and advocacy to university administration via letters and face to face contact during site visits to reinforce importance of center's role on campus.