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1、ACCREDITATIONPURPOSE AND VALUEMichale S. McComis, Ed.D., ACCSCMelissa Wade, Chair, COMTAAs a starting point, tell us about your schools.3 Strengths of your school/program3 Challenges to operating your schoolAccreditation OverviewAccreditation OverviewAccreditation: Purpose and ValueThe Regulation of

2、 Education in the U.S. is a Decentralized SystemThe Triad Federal, State, and Accreditation OversightFederal LevelHigher Education Act of 1965 Established Federal Financial AssistanceU.S. Department of Education Established in 1970sProvides Student Funding Grants and Subsidized LoansProvides Recogni

3、tion of Accreditation Agencies as Reliable AuthoritiesState LevelLicensureConsumer Protection RegulationsInstitutional Funding (Public Institutions)Student FundingAccreditationVoluntaryInstitutional and SpecializedInstitutional Accreditation Required for Access to Federal Student Financial AidAccred

4、iting Agency Must be Recognized by Federal GovernmentAccreditation OverviewPostsecondary Education Oversight in the United StatesFederal GovernmentState GovernmentAccreditationThe Regulatory TriadInformation SharingCooperationOverlapConflictsDuplicationAccreditation DefinedA process to evaluate and

5、recognize an institution for meeting peer developed standards established for the purpose of promoting quality educationAccreditation OverviewKey Components of Accreditation:Institutional or programmatic in natureEach accrediting agency sets its own standards in conjunction with its membersStandard

6、are developed and institutions are assessed in a peer review processProgram objectives are set by the institutionSelf-evaluation is the foundation for assessment Institutional success is measured by the success of meeting institutional objectives (e.g., student success)Efforts toward continuous impr

7、ovement essentialVocational accreditors require student learning/competency/ achievement assessment although not in uniform waysAccreditation OverviewKey Components of Accreditation:Verify that an institution or program meets established standardsCreate goals for self-improvement of weaker programs

8、and stimulating a general raising of standards among educational institutionsInvolve the faculty and staff comprehensively in institutional evaluation and planningAssist prospective students in identifying acceptable institutionsEstablish criteria for professional certification and licensure and for

9、 upgrading courses offering such preparationHelp to identify institutions and programs for the investment of public and private fundsProvide one of several considerations used as a basis for determining eligibility for Federal assistance.Accreditation OverviewAccreditation is not:GovernmentalAlthoug

10、h credible agencies are recognized as meeting USDE regulationsA police forceA “Rubber Stamp”EasyIn order to have value the process of accreditation must challenge institutions to show successAccreditation OverviewTypes of AccreditationRegional orNationalInstitutionalorProgrammaticAccreditation Overv

11、iewHigher Education Accreditation in the United States - InstitutionalNWCCUWASCNCARegional in ScopeMSCHESACSNEASCHigher Education Accreditation in the United States - InstitutionalACCSCNational in ScopeACICSACCETABHESCOEDETCCOMTANACCASAccreditation in the United States ProgrammaticOriental MedicineP

12、rogrammatic Accrediting AgenciesSample AreasNational In ScopeNot Required for Federal FundingPharmacyAllied HealthLiberal Educ.LawFamily TherapyMedicineFuneral ScienceMidwifeDentalDieteticsOcc. TherapyOptometricOsteopathicPhysical TherPodiatricPsychologySLP / AudiologyVeterinaryReligionHealthcare Mg

13、mtNursingEnglishMassage TherapyAnesthesiologyChiropracticPublic HealthNaturopathyRadiologyMontessori Ed.CosmetologyArt / DesignDanceMusicTheaterTeachingNursingEngineeringBusinessPhysician Assist.Consumer Sci.ConstructionCulinary ArtsLibrary Sci.AviationIndustrial Tech.Clinical Lab.Social WorkPlannin

14、gForestryRec. & ParkWomans HealthThe Accrediting Process (Generally)Standards: The accrediting agency, in collaboration with educational institutions, establishes standards.Self-study: The institution or program seeking accreditation prepares an in-depth self-evaluation study that measures its perfo

15、rmance against the standards established by the accrediting agency.On-site Evaluation: A team selected by the accrediting agency visits the institution or program to determine first-hand if the applicant meets the established standards.Grant of Accreditation: Upon being satisfied that the applicant

16、meets its standards, the accrediting agency grants accreditation status and lists the institution or program in an official publication with other similarly accredited institutions or programs.Monitoring: The accrediting agency monitors each accredited institution or program throughout the period of

17、 accreditation granted to verify that it continues to meet the agencys standards.Re-evaluation: The accrediting agency periodically reevaluates each institution or program that it lists to ascertain whether continuation of its accredited status is warranted. Accreditation OverviewLicensure, Certific

18、ation, and AccreditationEach has a different meaning, process, and oversightLicense Typically given to a school by a state governmental agency to operate a business/school and to confer postsecondary credentials in the state.Accreditation A peer review non-governmental process whereby a schools oper

19、ations and success are evaluated against established standards of practice.Employment Certification / License A credential typically given to a graduate after certain conditions are met as established by a governing board (e.g., a passing score on an exam or a prescribed number of internship hours a

20、re fulfilled). Accreditation OverviewThe Value of AccreditationAccreditation: Purpose and ValueValue to the SchoolImprovement in the quality of the institution/program through the processEstablish goals and benchmarks in relation to peer institutionsBenefits in state licensure for students and the i

21、nstitutionMarketing/competitive advantageFinancial Aid OpportunitiesAccreditation ValueA Student Centered Approach to Institutional AssessmentProgram Objectives & LengthRecruitmentAdmissionsFaculty QualificationsEducation ResourcesSchool As a Whole: Leadership, Management, & Administrative CapacityS

22、tudent SuccessOn-going Assessment and EvaluationCommunity Input and ValidationEmployer / Market NeedsStudent ProgressStudent ServicesValue to the StudentAccess to greater financial aid opportunities (e.g., Federal Title IV student financial aid)Improved educational quality and consistencyValue of ex

23、ternal validation and the need for assessments and improvementsOpportunity to register grievances with third partyAccreditation ValueValue to the GraduateExemptions to licensure requirements in certain statesAdvantages when seeking reciprocity and transfer of creditsSeal of approval regarding the qu

24、ality of the institution or programAccreditation ValueValue to the Employment CommunityOpportunity to engage with schools more directly (i.e., Program Advisory Committees)Consistency in skills among graduatesRecruiting opportunities with the institutionAssurance that curriculum and equipment is curr

25、ent and industry- appropriate.Accreditation ValueValue to the MT IndustryImproves the quality of graduates and therapistsGreater recognition as a health-care professionBrings a level of consistency to the massage therapy/bodywork profession in lieu of a national standardAccreditation ValueChoosing t

26、he Right AgencyAccreditation: Purpose and ValueWhich agency is best for your school / programPhilosophyMission / Vision / ValuesServiceProcess and the StandardsTimelineCostChoosing an AgencyShort-term goalsAverage length of accreditation processActual process involved and workloadCost verses benefit

27、sInitial fees and annual sustaining/membership feesUser feesAudited financial statementsInfrastructure additions (i.e., more staff)Choosing an AgencyLong-term goalsCreate a long term positive and collegial relationship with the agencyImportance of informed decisionContact each agency and talk to the

28、 staffAsk a lot of questions about the agency and the processDoes your school/program “fit” and will you be happy?Does the agency offer sufficient support services?Will your school always be a single program operation?Choosing an AgencyExternal factors to considerCurrent and potential competitionIns

29、titutional licensing issues in your stateCertification/licensing issues for your graduatesChoosing an AgencyImportant Aspects of the Accreditation ProcessAccreditation: Purpose and ValueDo your homeworkChoose your agencyOnce you start, do not look backOnce you start, do not stopIt will seem hard (it

30、 is)It will be worth it (it really is!)Accreditation ProcessSample Accreditation ProcessAttend Accreditation WorkshopSubmit Application for AccreditationSubmit Self-Evaluation ReportUndergo Orientation on-site evaluationMake revisionsUndergo Full-Team on-site evaluationReceive Team Summary ReportRes

31、pond to Team Summary ReportReview at next available Commission meetingAverage time to complete the process 18-24 monthsSample direct cost for initial applicant - $9,900 Accreditation ProcessSchool PerspectiveWorkload and delegation it can be daunting to think aboutGet everyone involved!Importance of

32、 documentationSay what you do and do what you sayYour school will be betterAccreditation ProcessCommission PerspectiveImportance of the self-evaluation process (be honest)Importance of continuous institutional improvement efforts (not a one-time showing)A school must demonstrate compliance with stan

33、dardsTeam evaluations and the institutions responseCommission deliberations and decisionsAccreditation ProcessOnce accredited Now What?Staying accreditedContinuous compliance / improvement effortsSubstantive changesAnnual ReportingAnnual DuesAccess to Title IV fundingPreparation for growth and enhan

34、ced scrutinyAccreditation ProcessThe Higher Education Act and Title IV Federal Student Financial AidAccreditation: Purpose and ValueIf you think accreditation is hardFederal Financial AidApplying for and obtaining federal fundingFinancial ratiosEligibility and certification processAdministrative capabilityFederal Financial AidTitle IV and other funding sourcesGrants, Loans and Federal Work studyState programs and Veterans benefitsAlternative funding sourcesFederal Financial AidTitle IV eligibility advantagesFunding for studentsMarketing and competitive advantagesPotent