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Re: MAS Open Forum in Denver-REMINDER




OPEN FORUM: REVIEW OF THE MAS GUIDELINES
The Society of American Archivists' Committee on Professional Education and Development is holding an Open Forum at the Denver annual meeting as part of an ongoing review of the Guidelines for the Development of a Curriculum for a Master of Archival Studies Degree. This Forum is scheduled for Wednesday, August 30 from 1-4 pm.

Graduate education guidelines are an important means of defining what qualifications are needed to become a professional archivist. The review of these educational guidelines will affect all members of the profession in
coming years, both those preparing for careers in the field and also those who will be hiring graduates of archival education programs. The Open Forum will provide an opportunity to consider the present guidelines and to make
recommendations for possible revisions. All SAA members and others interested in this issue are encouraged to attend.

In order to provide a current context for this discussion, the Forum will feature brief presentations by three highly respected SAA leaders, John Fleckner, Timothy Ericson, and Beth Yakel (replacing Brenda Banks). The three speakers will present their perspectives on the future of the profession, on graduate archival education, and on the current education guidelines. These presentations will be followed by an open discussion of the current guidelines and possible recommendations for modifications.

Please review the MAS guidelines (posted at www.archivists.org/prof-education/masguide.html
<http://www.archivists.org/prof-education/masguide.html> ) and bring your comments and concerns to the Forum.

Following the SAA annual meeting, CEPD will continue to seek comments and suggestions regarding the MAS guidelines. Information will be provided to SAA members and other interested persons through publications and internet postings. Any and all comments are welcome.