The action requires special reports and visits by the Commission. Resolution of the reasons for the show cause order should be achieved within one year . Accredited status continues during the show cause period. The institution has not corrected matters of non-compliance of which it has received notice. This action is subject to request for review by the Commission and appeal to the WASC Board.
Accredited status continues through the period of appeal.
An institution may fail to adequately address a recommendation or Commission action. The Commission may request a Progress Report on these matters which may include a limited visit. Resolution of the issues which prompted the Progress Report should be achieved in a year or less . The Progress Report may also include a visit. Candidacy is a pre-accreditation status, initially awarded for two years.