Section 1: Principle of Integrity
Accrediting Standard
1.1 Integrity
Section 2: Core Requirements
2.1 Degree Granting Authority
2.2 Governing Board
2.3 Chief Executive Officer
2.4 Institutional Mission
2.5 Institutional Effectiveness
2.6 Continuous Operation
2.7.1 Program Length
2.7.2 Program Content
2.7.3 General Education
2.7.4 Course Work for Degrees
2.8 Faculty
2.9 Learning Resources and Services
2.10 Student Support Services
2.11.1 Financial Resources
2.11.2 Physical Resources
Section 3: Comprehensive Standards
3.1.1 Mission
3.2.1 CEO Evaluation/Selection
3.2.2 Governing Board Control
3.2.3 Board Conflict of Interest
3.2.4 External Influence
3.2.5 Board Dismissal
3.2.6 Board/Administration Distinction
3.2.7 Organizational Structure
3.2.8 Qualified Administrative/Academic Officers
3.2.9 Faculty/Staff Appointment
3.2.10 Administrative Staff Evaluations
3.2.11 Control of Intercollegiate Athletics
3.2.12 Fund-raising Activities
3.2.13 Institution-related Foundations
3.2.14 Intellectual Property Rights
3.3.1 Institutional Effectiveness
3.4.1 Academic Program Approval
3.4.2 Continuing Education/Service Programs
3.4.3 Admissions Policies
3.4.4 Acceptance of Academic Credit
3.4.5 Academic Policies
3.4.6 Practices for Awarding Credit
3.4.7 Consortial Relationships/Contractual Agreements
3.4.8 Noncredit to Credit
3.4.9 Academic Support Services
3.4.10 Responsibility for Curriculum
3.4.11 Academic Program Coordination
3.4.12 Technology Use
3.5.1 College-level Competencies
3.5.2 Institutional Credits for a Degree
3.5.3 Undergraduate Program Requirements
3.5.4 Terminal Degrees of Faculty
3.6.1 Post Baccalaureate Program Rigor
3.6.2 Graduate Curriculum
3.6.3 Institutional Credits for a Degree
3.6.4 Post Baccalaureate Program Requirements
3.7.1 Faculty Competence
3.7.2 Faculty Evaluation
3.7.3 Faculty Development
3.7.4 Academic Freedom
3.7.5 Faculty Role in Governance
3.8.1 Learning/Information Resources
3.8.2 Instruction of Library Use
3.8.3 Qualified Staff
3.9.1 Student Rights
3.9.2 Student Records
3.9.3 Qualified Staff
3.10.1 Financial Stability
3.10.2 Submission of Financial Statements
3.10.3 Financial Aid Audits
3.10.4 Control of Finances
3.10.5 Control of Sponsored Research/External Funds
3.11.1 Control of Physical Resources
3.11.2 Institutional Environment
3.11.3 Physical Facilities
3.12.1 Substantive Change
3.13 Policy Compliance
3.14.1 Publication of Accreditation Status
Section 4: Federal Requirements
4.1 Student Achievement
4.2 Program Curriculum
4.3 Publication of Policies
4.4 Program Length
4.5 Student Complaints
4.6 Recruitment Materials
4.7 Title IV Program Responsibilities
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