Call for Comments

Persons, institutions and organizations affected by, or with an interest in, the Commission’s standards and policies are advised of proposed standards and of the date they will be given consideration by the Commission. This is accomplished by a memorandum from the Executive Director of the Commission, and comments are solicited. After distribution of proposed standards, interested persons, institutions and organizations are given a minimum of 30 days to file written comments with the Commission. The Commission welcomes and encourages the comments of accredited institutions and interested parties. Representatives of ACCSC accredited institutions are encouraged to read carefully any proposed revisions and to submit comments and recommendations for consideration by the Commission.

After considering the written comments, the Commission may adopt the standard as proposed, adopt the standard with revisions, defer action for further study and consideration, or reject the proposed standard. If the standard is adopted, the Commission will establish an effective date allowing reasonable time for institutions to come into compliance.

December 20, 2011 Call for Comment

The Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) presents the following topic for comment by the ACCSC membership and other interested parties:

• Trial Periods of Enrollment and Definition of a Student Start

Click here to download a PDF version of the December 20, 2011 Call for  Comment.

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December 19, 2011 Call for Comment

The Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) presents the following topics for comment by the ACCSC membership and other interested parties:

• Schools to be Considered List for the February 2012 Meeting Available Online

• Proposed Revision to Section II, Substantive Standards, Standards of Accreditation – Definition of a Credit Hour

• Proposed Revision to Section I & IV, Rules of Process and Procedure, and Section II, Substantive Standards, Standards of Accreditation – Continuing Education / Avocational Courses and Secondary Educational Objectives

• Proposed Revision to Section IV, Rules of Process and Procedures, Standards of Accreditation – Change of Ownership

• Proposed Revision to Section V (A), Substantive Standards, Standards of Accreditation – Admissions Policies and Practices

Click here to download a PDF version of the December 19, 2011 Call for Comment.