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.
- List 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 the 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
- Identify the three accreditation processes that require an on-site evaluation
- List the four types of on-site evluations
- Distinguish between the roles and responsibilities of the various on-site evaluators
2.4 Non-Substantive and Substantive Change Notification and Application Requirements
- Differentiate between a non-substantive and a substantive change
- Distinguish between a Level I approval and those requiring Level II approval of a substantive change
- Locate the resource where Substantive Change deadlines are published
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
- Describe the purpose and requirements of Financial Reporting
- Describe when a Progress Report may be required
- Explain the material events or circumstances that necessitate notification to ACCSC
2.6 Complaint Procedures
- Articulate the Purpose of ACCSC's Complaint Procedures
- Identify the primary steps in ACCSC's complaint process
2.7 Commission Actions
- Identify the documents that form the record reviewed by the Commission when making a decision on a school's Application for Renewal of Accreditation
- Explain the length of an accreditation term for renewal applicants and for initial applicants
- Distinguish between a stipulation and a Progress Report
- Identify the maximum timeline to remedy compliance
- Identify the time limit for a deferral action
- Describe the requirements for notifying students when a school is placed on Warning, Probation, or Show Cause
2.8 Appeal of a Commission Decision
- Identify the adverse actions that are subject to appeal
- List the acceptable grounds for appeal
- Describe the appeals process
- Enumerate the actions that may be taken by the Sitting Appeal Panel
2.9 Revisions to and Waivers of the Standards of Accreditation
- Explain the process of promulgating a new standard
- Identify the circumstances under which a waiver may be granted
2.10 Notification and Information Sharing
- Articulate the Commission's requirements regarding confidential and personally identifiable information
- Describe the timelines for the Commission's notification of actions to schools, government agencies, other accreditors, and the public
- Explain the process for a school to request the release of otherwise confidential information to third parties
2.11 Pilot Projects
- Explain the purpose of a pilot project
- Describe the qualifications to apply for a pilot project
