2.1 Definitions, Accreditation Obligations, Eligibility, and Process, and General Instructions
- Articulate the definitions of the eighteen accreditation terms in the Rules of Process and Procedure.
- Understand the primary purpose of ACCSC's accreditation.
- Define the scope of ACCSC's accreditation.
- Understand the institutional eligibility criteria.
- Articulate a summary of the accreditation process
- Recognize the obligations of the institution to maintain eligibility for accreditation.
- Describe the requirements for submission of documents to ACCSC.
2.2 Application for Accreditation and Self Evaluation
- Identify the principal steps in the accreditation process for schools seeking initial accreditation and schools seeking renewal of accreditation.
- Describe when an Application for Initial Accreditation will be considered expired.
- Understand the role of self-evaluation as part of the ongoing success of the school.
2.3 The On-Site Evaluation
- Articulate the three accreditation processes that include an on-site evaluation
- List the four categories of on-site evaluations.
- Describe the roles of the various on-site evaluators.
- Enumerate the types of records and information that are subject to review during an on-site evaluation.
- Understand the purpose of the On-Site Evaluation Report.
2.4 Non-Substantive & Substantive Change Notification & Application Requirements
- Differentiate between a non-substantive and a substantive change.
- Recognize the difference between Level I approval and those requiring Level II approval of substantive changes.
- Locate the resource where Substantive Change deadlines are published.
- Understand when an ACCSC Institutional Teach-out Plan Approval Form is required
2.5 Annual Report and Other Reporting
- Understand the requirements for Annual Report submission and how ACCSC uses the data to monitor continued compliance with ACCSC standards or requirements.
- Describe the purpose and requirements of Financial Reporting.
- Identify when a Progress Report may be required.
- Understand the material events or circumstances that necessitate notifying ACCSC.
2.6 Complaint Procedures
- Articulate the purpose of ACCSC's Complaint Procedure.
- Identify the primary steps in ACCSC's processing of a complaint
- Describe the actions ACCSC may take on a complaint
2.7 Commission Actions
- Identify the effective date of Commission decisions.
- Articulate the documents that form the record the Commission will review to make decisions relative to a school's application for accreditation (initial or renewal).
- Understand the three considerations the Commission makes in taking a deferral action
- Understand the length of the term of accreditation for schools applying for initial and renewal of accreditation.
- Identify the circumstances in which a Commission may require a school to submit a response to one or more stipulations.
- Describe when a "warning" might be issued.
- Understand the terms and conditions of Probation.
- Identify required timelines to remedy non-compliance.
2.8 Appeal of a Commission Decision
- Identify the adverse accreditation actions subject to appeal.
- List the acceptable grounds for appeal.
- Distinguish between the Standing Appeals Panel and the Sitting Appeals Panel.
- Understand the actions that may be taken by the Sitting Appeals Panel.
- Describe the appeal procedures.
2.9 Revisions to and Waivers of the Standards of Accreditation
- Understand the process of promulgating revisions to the Standards of Accreditation
- Identify the circumstances in which a waiver may be granted
2.10 Notification and Information Sharing
- Articulate the Commission's requirements regarding confidential and personally identifiable information.
- Articulate the Commission's requirements regarding confidential and personally identifiable information.
- Understand the timelines regarding the Commission's notification of actions to schools, government agencies, other accreditors and the public
- Describe the process for a school to request the release of otherwise confidential information to third parties
2.11 Pilot Projects
- Define the purpose of a pilot project.
- Describe the qualifications to apply for a pilot project.
- Articulate the steps of the pilot project process.
