All regular tenure-track faculty should be involved in student advising. Steps in the Accreditation Process Applying for Accreditation 1. The Unit applies for accreditation by requesting self-study documents from the ACA Accreditation Committee. The self-study documents and supporting materials will be sent within two working days of receiving the request. These documents may be requested from the ACA Board of Directors , or may be downloaded directly from the ACA Website .
Teams consist of two to four members having specific expertise relative to the unit being evaluated.
Within three weeks of receiving the self-study documents, the Accreditation Committee will advise the Unit as to whether the documents are in acceptable form for proceeding. If they are found to be incomplete or unacceptable, they will be returned to the Unit with specific instructions on what changes or additions are required. It is recommended that the Unit dedicate at least one full semester to the preparation of the self-study document. In any case, the approved self-study documents must be received by the Accreditation Committee not less than 60 days prior to any anticipated site visit. After receiving the completed self-study documents, the ACA Accreditation Committee, in consultation with the Chief Administrative Officer of the Unit requesting accreditation, sets a date for the site visit and appoints the site evaluation team.