TAPAC Events at the 2026 ITAA Conference, Jacksonville, FL

TAPAC Assembly of Delegates

November 18, 2026, 6:00-7:30pm EST

TAPAC Special Topic Session

“What I Wished I’d Known Before Submitting Our TAPAC Accreditation Application”

November 20, 2026, 9:30-10:45am EST

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  • “For students and employers alike, TAPAC accreditation provides confidence that graduates from our programs are prepared with the knowledge and skills required by the modern apparel and retail industries.”

    Dr. Lynn M. Boorady, Department Head, Design and Merchandising, College of Education and Human Sciences

    Oklahoma State University

  • “TAPAC brought our faculty together and made us more aware of the topics we were teaching, which allowed us to implement clear scaffolding within the curriculum.”

    Dr. Dina Smith-Glaviana, Director of the Oris Glisson Historic Costume & Textile Collection

    Department of Apparel, Housing & Resource Management, College of Liberal Arts & Human Sciences

    Virginia Tech

  • “The most important benefit is the recognition of the quality of our program from CSU administration. We recently completed our 5-Year program review and the Provost was very complimentary of our academic accreditations.”

    Karen Hyllegard, Ph.D. Professor and Department Head, Design and Merchandising

    Colorado State University

  • "The accreditation provided the stamp of approval for the quality work performed by our faculty each day and is a great indicator of our Merchandising program."

    Sanjukta Pookulangara, Ph.D., Professor and Chair, College of Merchandising, Hospitality and Tourism

    University of North Texas

  • "Becoming accredited by TAPAC further helps us ensure that our students are industry ready when they graduate. "

    Nancy (Nelson) Hodges, Ph.D. , Burlington Industries Professor and Head, Department of Consumer, Apparel, and Retail Studies

    University of North Carolina at Greensboro

  • "Student benefits of being part of an accredited program - Accreditation ensures that students receive a well-rounded education. It can enhance a student's career prospects. "

    Dr. Mary Simpson, Assistant Professor of Fashion Merchandising and Design, Department of Family and Consumer Sciences

    Western Michigan University