Compliance Reports

1. Statement of Integrity and Commitment (Go To Section)
1.1 The Principle of Integrity

2. Core Requirements (Go To Section)
2.1 Degree-granting authority
2.2 Governing board
2.3 Chief Executive Officer
2.4 Statement of 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 Contractual Agreements for Instruction
2.8 Faculty
2.9 Learning Resources and Services
2.10 Student Support Services
2.11.1 Resources
2.11.2 Physical Resources
2.12 Quality Enhancement Plan

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3. Comprehensive Standards (Go To Section)
Institutional Mission, Governance, and Institutional Effectiveness
3.1 Institutional Mission
3.1.1 Institutional Mission
3.2 Governance and Administration
3.2.1 Chief Executive Officer - Selection and Evaluation
3.2.2 Legal authority and operating control
3.2.2.1 Institution's Mission
3.2.2.2 Fiscal Stability
3.2.2.3 Corporate Entities and Auxiliary Services
3.2.2.4 Foundation
3.2.3 Governing Board - Conflict of Interest
3.2.4 Governing Board - Undue Influence
3.2.5 Governing Board - Dismissal
3.2.6 Governing Board - Distinction of Duties
3.2.7 Institution - Organizational Structure
3.2.8 Institution - Qualified Administration
3.2.9 Institution - Appointment and Employment
3.2.10 Institution - Evaluation of Administrators
3.2.11 Chief Executive Officer - Intercollegiate Athletics
3.2.12 Chief Executive Officer - Fund-Raising Activities
3.2.13 Institution - Foundation
3.2.14 Institution - Intellectual Property
3.3 Institutional Effectiveness
3.3.1 Expected Outcomes Assessment
Programs
3.4 Educational Programs Standards for All Educational Programs(Includes all on-campus, and distance learning programs)
3.4.1 Faculty Approval and Learner Outcomes Assessment
3.4.2 Continuing Education and Community Outreach
3.4.3 Admissions Policies
3.4.4 Transcription of Academic Credit
3.4.5 Academic Policies Published
3.4.6 Awarding of Academic Course Credit
3.4.7 Consortia and Contractual Agreements
3.4.8 Awarding of Academic Credit for Non-Credit Work
3.4.9 Academic Support Services
3.4.10 Faculty Responsibility for Quality and Oversight
3.4.11 Program Coordinator
3.4.12 Use of Technology to Enhance Student Learning
3.5 Educational Programs: Undergraduate Programs
3.5.1 General Education Competencies
3.5.2 Degree Credit Earned at Institution
3.5.3 Defines and Publishes Requirements for Undergraduate
3.5.4 25 Percent of baccalaureate level courses are taught by faculty
3.6 Educational Programs: Graduate and Post-Baccalaureate Professional Programs
3.6.1 Academic Content
3.6.2 Independent Learning
3.6.3 Degree Credits Earned at Institution
3.6.4 Defines and Publishes Requirements for Graduate Level
3.7 Faculty
3.7.1 Qualifications
3.7.2 Evaluation
3.7.3 Professional Development
3.7.4 Academic Freedom
3.7.5 Faculty Governance
3.8 Library and Other Learning Resources
3.8.1 Appropriate Facilities, Services, and Learning/Information
3.8.2 Access to Instruction of Resources
3.8.3 Qualified Library and Learning Resources Staff
3.9 Student Affairs and Services
3.9.1 Student Rights and Responsibilities
3.9.2 Security of Student Affairs Records
3.9.3 Qualified Student Affairs Staff
Resources
3.10 Financial Resources
3.10.1 Financial Stability
3.10.2 Financial Statements and Related Documents
3.10.3 Financial Aid Audit
3.10.4 Control over Financial Resources
3.10.5 Financial Control over Externally Funded Grants and Contracts
3.11 Physical Resources
3.11.1 Control over Physical Resources
3.11.2 Provides a Healthy, Safe, and Secure Environment
3.11.3 Operates and Maintains Physical Facilities
3.12 Institutional Responsibility for Commission Policies
3.12.1 Notification of Substantive Change
3.13 Responsibility for Compliance with other Commission Policies
3.13.1 Complies with Commission Policies
3.14 Representation of Status with the Commission
3.14.1 Accurately Represents Accreditation Status

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4. Federal Requirements (Go To Section)
4.1 Evaluation of Student Achievement
4.2 Appropriate Curriculum
4.3 Availability of Calendars and Policies
4.4 Program Length Appropriate to Degrees Offered
4.5 Procedures for Student Complaints
4.6 Recruitment Materials
4.7 Title IV Compliance

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