| The
philosophy and processes of the The Principles of
Accreditation are based upon the institution’s
commitment to: |
| • |
Comply
with Core Requirements, Comprehensive Standards, and federal
regulations |
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Enhance
the quality of educational programs |
| • |
Focus
on student learning |
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Ensure
a culture of integrity in all operations |
| • |
Recognize
the centrality of peer review to an effective accreditation
process |
The
purpose of the compliance team is to conduct a thorough,
honest, forthright self-assessment to result
in a truthful, accurate, and
complete Compliance Certification
Document.
The
Compliance Certification is the document
completed by the institution that demonstrates its judgment
of the extent of its compliance with each of the Core
Requirements, Comprehensive Standards, and federal regulations
as presented in the Principles of Accreditation. The
Compliance Certification document is based upon the
institution’s internal analysis and assessment
of its compliance with the requirements and standards
using the documentation generated or assembled by the
institution to support the conclusions that is has reached
regarding its compliance. (Handbook, 2004, p. 11)
The
Compliance Team will support its conclusions by adhering
to following objectives: |
| · |
Make
an honest evaluation of the evidence that the
institution has to determine the extent of compliance
with a Core Requirement, Comprehensive Standard, or federal
regulation. |
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Base
compliance decisions on compelling and appropriately
documented evidence. |
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Present
evidence that is a coherent and focused
body of information supporting a judgment of
compliance (not simply an amassed body of facts, information,
data, or exhibits). |
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Conduct
all responsibilities with integrity, objectivity,
fairness, and confidentiality. |
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See
Determinations of Compliance (.pdf) |
