Documents & Forms
All Documents
ACCET Standards & Commission Policies
| Document Name ▲▼ | Document Number ▲▼ | Pertinent to ▲▼ | Revision Date ▲▼ |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACCET Standards for Accreditation | 2 | All Institutions | 11/2010 |
| The Accreditation Process | 1 | All Institutions | 12/2011 |
| Policies and Practices of the Accrediting Commission | 11 | All Institutions | 12/2011 |
| Bylaws | 13 | All Institutions | 08/2010 |
| Definitions | 33 | All Institutions | 08/2009 |
| Fee Schedule | 10 | All Institutions | 01/2012 |
| Commission Code of Conduct Policy | NA | ACCET Commissioners | 12/2011 |
Initial & Reaccreditation
| Document Name ▲▼ | Document Number ▲▼ | Pertinent to ▲▼ | Revision Date ▲▼ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inquiry Questionnaire | NA | All Institutions | – |
| Initial Accreditation Process | 1.1 | All Institutions | 12/2010 |
| Review Schedule | NA | All Institutions | – |
| Application for Accreditaiton | 4 | All Institutions | 12/2011 |
| Steps to Follow for Reaccreditaiton | 45 | All Institutions | 12/2007 |
| Guidelines for the Utilization of External Consultants in the Accreditation Process | 5 | All Institutions | 08/2007 |
Analytic Self-Evaluation Report (ASER)
Institutions being reviewed in April 2011 Review Cycle should use the old ASER set. Institutions being reviewed in August 2011 have a choice between the old and new sets, and institutions being reviewed in December 2011 and onwards must use the new ASER set.
Please note that documents below are provided for your reference and convenience only. Paper or CD ASER submissions will not be accepted after the April 2011 cycle; all ASERs must be submitted through AMS.
| New ASERs | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Document Name ▲▼ | Document Number ▲▼ | Pertinent to ▲▼ | Revision Date ▲▼ |
| Analytic Self-Evaluation Report (ASER) – Vocational Institutions (Word Doc) |
3.1 | Vocational Institutions | 12/2011 |
| Analytic Self-Evaluation Report (ASER) – Avocational/Professional Development Institutions (Word Doc) |
3.2 | Avocational Institutions | 11/2010 |
| Analytic Self-Evaluation Report (ASER) – Dale Carnegie (Word Doc) |
3.3 | Dale Carnegie Institutions | 11/2010 |
| Analytic Self-Evaluation Report (ASER) – Intensive English Programs (Word Doc) |
3.4 | Intensive English Programs | 11/2010 |
| Old ASERs | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Document Name ▲▼ | Document Number ▲▼ | Pertinent to ▲▼ | Revision Date ▲▼ |
| Analytic Self-Evaluation Report (ASER) – Vocational Institutions | 3.1 | Vocational Institutions | 12/2011 |
| Analytic Self-Evaluation Report (ASER) – Avocational/Professional Development Institutions | 3.2 | Avocational Institutions | 04/2008 |
| Analytic Self-Evaluation Report (ASER) – Dale Carnegie | 3.3 | Dale Carnegie Institutions | 04/2008 |
| Analytic Self-Evaluation Report (ASER) – Intensive English Programs | 3.2/ESL Combined | Intensive English Programs | 04/2008 |
Specific Templates
| Document Name ▲▼ | Document Number ▲▼ | Pertinent to ▲▼ | Revision Date ▲▼ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interactive Distance Learning (IDL) Template | 3.IDL | All Institutions | 08/2010 |
| Massage Therapy (MT) Template | 3.MT | Vocational Institutions | 08/2010 |
| Nursing & Allied Health (NAH) Template | 3.NAH | Vocational Institutions | 08/2010 |
| Occupational Associates Degree (OAD) Template | 3.OAD | Vocational Institutions | 08/2010 |
| Intensive English Programs (IEP) Template | 3.IEP | Intensive English Programs | 08/2010 |
| Vocational English as a Second Language (VESL) Template | 3.VESL | Vocational ESL Programs | 08/2010 |
| Foreign Language Training (FLT) Template | 3.FLT | Foreign Language Programs | 12/2010 |
On-Site Examination Visits
| Document Name ▲▼ | Document Number ▲▼ | Pertinent to ▲▼ | Revision Date ▲▼ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Request for On-Site Visit | 8 | All Institutions | 08/2010 |
| Preparation Checklist for ACCET On-Site Evaluation Visits | NA | All Institutions | 06/2009 |
| Guidelines for On-Site Evaluation Teams | 7 | Team Evaluators / All Institutions | 12/2009 |
| Affirmation of Professionalism and Ethics | 7.1 | Team Evaluators / All Institutions | 04/2009 |
| On-Site Financial Aid Review Checklist (Fillable) |
50FA | Vocational Title IV Institutions | 12/2010 |
| On-Site Financial Review Checklist (Fillable) |
50FR | All Institutions | 12/2010 |
| On-Site Immigration Compliance Checklist/Guidelines (Fillable) |
50I | F-1/M-1 Authorized Institutions | 12/2009 |
| Instructor Evaluation | 19 | Team Evaluators/ All Institutions | 04/2011 |
| Review of Instructional Materials | 20 | Team Evaluators/ All Institutions | 04/2011 |
| Expense Voucher | NA | Team Evaluators | 06/2010 |
| ACCET Visit Examination Team Report | 9.3 | All Institutions/ Team Evaluators | 04/2006 |
| QAV Report Form | NA | Commission Representatives | 06/2009 |
Institutional Reporting
Change of Ownership/Control
| Document Name ▲▼ | Document Number ▲▼ | Pertinent to ▲▼ | Revision Date ▲▼ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Change of Ownership and/or Control | 22 | All Institutions | 12/2011 |
| Application for Reinstatement of Accreditation Following a Change of Ownership or Control (Fillable) |
22.1 | All Institutions | 12/2011 |
New Sites, Site Relocations, Site Closures & Other Changes
| Document Name ▲▼ | Document Number ▲▼ | Pertinent to ▲▼ | Revision Date ▲▼ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Review and Approval of Additional Locations | 26 | All Institutions | 12/2010 |
| Application for Branch Approval (Fillable) |
26.1 | All Institutions | 12/2008 |
| Application for Auxiliary Classroom Approval (Fillable) |
26.2 | All Institutions | 12/2008 |
| Application for Classroom Extension Approval (Fillable) |
26.3 | All Institutions | 08/2010 |
| Change of Location Application (Fillable) |
26.4 | All Institutions | 04/2008 |
| Application for Approval of Temporary/Seasonal Classroom for Intensive English Programs (IEPs) (Fillable) |
26.5 | All Institutions | 12/2010 |
| Teach-Out/Closure Policy | 32 | All Institutions | 04/2010 |
| Change of Name Application (Fillable) |
37 | All Institutions | 12/2009 |
Programs/Courses
Attendance & Student Progress
| Document Name ▲▼ | Document Number ▲▼ | Pertinent to ▲▼ | Revision Date ▲▼ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Policy on Attendance Requirements | 35 | All Institutions | 04/2007 |
| Model Attendance Policy | – | All Institutions | – |
| Satisfactory Academic Progress Policy | 18 | Vocational Institutions | 04/2011 |
| Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Policy Checklist (Fillable) |
18.1 | Vocational Institutions | 12/2011 |
| Sample Satisfactory Academic Progress Policies for Both Credit & Clock Hour Programs | 18 Attachment | Vocational Institutions | 12/2011 |
| Leave of Absence Policy | 36 | All Institutions | 12/2009 |
| ACCET Continuing Education Unit (CEU) | 17 | All Institutions | 04/2011 |
Recruitment/Enrollment
| Document Name ▲▼ | Document Number ▲▼ | Pertinent to ▲▼ | Revision Date ▲▼ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Policies for Recruitment, Advertising, and Promotional Practices | 30 | All Institutions | 08/2009 |
| Catalog Guidelines and Checklist (Fillable) |
29 | Vocational Institutions | 04/2011 |
| Cancellation and Refund Policy | 31 | All Institutions except Avocational ESL Institutions | 12/2009 |
| Cancellation and Refund Policy (Applicable to Students Enrolled in Avocational ESL Institutions) | 31.ESL | Avocational ESL Institutions | 04/2010 |
| Enrollment Agreement Checklist (Fillable) |
29.1 | Vocational Institutions | 08/2011 |
| Transfer of Credit Policy | 16 | Vocational Institutions | 04/2010 |
Complaints & Adverse Actions
| Document Name ▲▼ | Document Number ▲▼ | Pertinent to ▲▼ | Revision Date ▲▼ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Policy on Adverse Actions and Other Negative Actions by Federal, State, and Other Accrediting Agencies | 48 | All Institutions | 04/2010 |
| Policy and Procedures for Processing Complaints Initiated Against ACCET Institution | 49 | All Institutions | 08/2011 |
| Notice to Students: ACCET Complaint Procedure | 49.1 | All Institutions | 04/2008 |
| Policy and procedures for Processing Complaints Initiated Against ACCET | 49.2 | All Institutions | 08/2011 |
