History
HISTORY
The following are key dates associated with the history of the Association:
1968 The first meeting of the Directors of North American programs in Spain was celebrated in the Canary Islands with academic quality as the main topic of discussion.
1969 The Regional Conference of North American Programs was established in the Institute of Hispanic Culture with a participation of 20 founding members. Membership criteria was considered.
1970 Debate regarding the accreditation of study abroad academic programs.
1972 Of the 27 members, ten voluntarily evaluated themselves. The winter meeting was celebrated at a Spanish university, as were the first orientation meetings for new directors.
1975 The Association had a total of 30 members. The first small manual on APUNE programs in Spain was edited.
1969 The Regional Conference of North American Programs was established in the Institute of Hispanic Culture with a participation of 20 founding members. Membership criteria was considered.
1970 Debate regarding the accreditation of study abroad academic programs.
1972 Of the 27 members, ten voluntarily evaluated themselves. The winter meeting was celebrated at a Spanish university, as were the first orientation meetings for new directors.
1975 The Association had a total of 30 members. The first small manual on APUNE programs in Spain was edited.
1980 For the first time, changing the name of the Association was introduced.
1982 The name was changed to the Association of North American University Programs in Spain (APUNE) (previously the Association of American Programs in Spain (AAPS)). The first coordinator is hired.
1989 The Articles of the Association were created. It was set up as a civic, cultural association, and legally registered as an association in Spain.
1992 The Articles were changed to fully fulfill and comply with Spanish legislation.
1994 The 25th anniversary of the Association was celebrated.
1999 Credits earned were recognized by the Community of Madrid.
2000 The webpage was launched. APUNE is on the Internet.
1982 The name was changed to the Association of North American University Programs in Spain (APUNE) (previously the Association of American Programs in Spain (AAPS)). The first coordinator is hired.
1989 The Articles of the Association were created. It was set up as a civic, cultural association, and legally registered as an association in Spain.
1992 The Articles were changed to fully fulfill and comply with Spanish legislation.
1994 The 25th anniversary of the Association was celebrated.
1999 Credits earned were recognized by the Community of Madrid.
2000 The webpage was launched. APUNE is on the Internet.
2002 Building Bridges I (Madrid)
2003 The Articles were changed in order to incorporate the associated institutions.
2005 Building Bridges II (Sevilla)
2008 Building Bridges III (Barcelona)
2009 Orientation meeting for new directors and staff in Madrid, Barcelona, and Sevilla. APUNE extends its services.
2010 A new webpage was launched. A collaboration begins with the Instituto Cervantes.
2012 1st Meeting between Spanish and U.S. universities held at Carlos III University.
2015 Recognition by the Community of Madrid of all APUNE member programs.
2018 The Association celebrates its 50th anniversary.
2003 The Articles were changed in order to incorporate the associated institutions.
2005 Building Bridges II (Sevilla)
2008 Building Bridges III (Barcelona)
2009 Orientation meeting for new directors and staff in Madrid, Barcelona, and Sevilla. APUNE extends its services.
2010 A new webpage was launched. A collaboration begins with the Instituto Cervantes.
2012 1st Meeting between Spanish and U.S. universities held at Carlos III University.
2015 Recognition by the Community of Madrid of all APUNE member programs.
2018 The Association celebrates its 50th anniversary.