10. Transfer of Credit a. Does the school accept transfer credit for coursework completed in other institutions? If so, describe the school’s transfer of credit policy for determining whether these courses are comparable in scope and content to the school’s own coursework. If no, describe the school’s reasons for declining to accept credit in transfer. b. Describe the school’s process for the evaluation and acceptance of transfer credits. What percentage of credits for a non-degree and undergraduate degree may be transferred? What is the school’s process for maintaining documentation of the transfer of credit evaluation process? B. DEGREE PROGRAMS 1. General Requirements a. Program Structure and Development i. For each degree program offered, attach a copy of the Outline of Degree Program available on the website (www.accsc.org/forms and reports). ii. Explain how the course numbering system differentiates between lower level courses required at the associate degree level; upper level courses required at the baccalaureate degree level; and graduate level courses at the master’s degree level. iii If the school offers academic general education courses, explain how these courses place emphasis on principles and theory not associated with a particular occupation, and how they develop critical thinking, problem solving, and analytical skills; enable individuals to prepare for and advance in their professional lives; and contribute to lifelong learning. iv. If the school offers applied general education courses, explain how these courses are for the sole purpose of occupational associate degrees and place an emphasis on practical applications of principles and theory associated with a particular occupation or occupational cluster. v. Explain how the school’s technical and occupationally related courses are directly related and applicable to a specific occupation or occupational cluster. 2. Associate’s Degrees a. If the school offers an occupational associate degree program, describe how the title of the degree program, the name of the degree, the credential issued, the program description in the school’s catalog, and all advertising, promotional materials and literature make clear that the degree is occupational, not academic. b. If the school offers an academic associate degree program, describe how the degree program includes academic general education courses in written and oral
VI – STUDENT SERVICES STATEMENT OF PURPOSE (from the Standards of Accreditation) The purpose of this section is to ensure that schools remain attentive to their students’ educational and other needs. This section requires that schools meet minimum requirements in regard to advising, record maintenance, graduate employment assistance, and procedures for handling student complaints. A. ADVISING AND COUNSELING 1. Provide the schools written policies and procedures addressing student services. 2. Describe how the school maintains adequate student services and resources that support its students in maintaining satisfactory progress, achieving successful educational and student achievement outcomes (i.e., knowledge and skill attainment, retention, graduation, and employment), and making informed decisions concerning training and employment. 3. What is the size and mix of the school’s student body and how is the school’s student services program designed to be responsive to the needs of its students? Describe how these services enhance the students’ ability to succeed. 4. Describe how the school provides the following services: relevant coping skills (e.g., life, career development, budget, and personal financial planning skills); general development appropriate to higher education students; student retention strategies suited to the school’s programs; academic advising; testing and tutoring services; supervision and monitoring of attendance records and leaves of absence; graduate employment assistance; and information concerning housing, transportation, and child care. If other student services are available, describe those services as well. 5. Complete the following chart to show the respective student services available to students including the designated school personnel responsible for these areas (mark all that apply): / Position Relevant coping skills General Higher. Ed. Development Student retention strategies Academic Advising Testing Services Tutoring Services Attendance Monitoring Leave s of Absences Graduate Employment Assistance Housing Information Transportation Information Child Care Information
Verified as Not Correct – A record is classified “verify as not correct” when the independent third party finds any of the following: The graduate is not found in employer’s records; The graduate’s initial employer is different than the employer listed in the school’s employment record; The graduate denies having worked in the position as stated in the school’s employment record; The position listed in the school’s employment record is unpaid or an intern/externship; and Other discrepancies that render the school’s employment record as incorrect. The following chart completed for each program: Independent Third Party Initial Employment Verification Reported Program Rates Annual Report Year Program Title (Credential) Length of Program (Months) Total number of students sampled Total number of available students to sample* Sample size percentage Verified as Correct Verified but Different Unable to Verify Verified as Not Correct * Students classified as Graduates - Employed in Field in program Placements Verified by a Different Independent Company Name Number of Graduates Verified * Graduates that were unable to be verified by the school’s chosen vendor but were verified by a different company like “The Work Number.” The following completed with the aggregate institutional results across all programs: Independent Third Party Initial Employment Verification Reported Institutional Rates Annual Report Year Name of Company
Advisory Committee Member’s Name Company Address City, State Email Address Employer / Practitioner Educator, Regulator, etc. Applied Gen Ed \ Gen Ed Master’s degree Distance Education b. Demonstrate through completion of the following that the school conducts at least two regularly scheduled meetings annually for the Program Advisory Committee for each program or group of related programs. List all meetings held since the last review of accreditation in the following table. Program Advisory Committee (by Program Area) Meeting Date # of members present c. Provide copies of minutes for the last four meetings of the school’s Program Advisory Committee(s) for each program or group of related programs. (In addition, have available the minutes from each Program Advisory Committee meeting held during the school’s term of accreditation for review by the team during the on-site evaluation.) d. Describe the school’s process for considering Program Advisory Committee input and how the school documents review and implementation of input. Provide samples of documentation of the school’s consideration of Program Advisory Committee input. 5. Learning Resource System a. Describe the extent and nature of the school’s learning resource system. b. Explain how the school’s learning resource materials are commensurate with the level of education provided and appropriate to the courses of study in sufficient quantity and scope to meet the educational objectives of each program. c. Explain how the student body is adequately served and has ready access to sufficient and appropriate resource materials within the learning resource system. d. Explain how the school has integrated use of the learning resource system materials into the school’s curriculum and program requirements. Provide an example of assignments or projects that require student use of the school learning resource materials. 6. Externships a. For each program that has an externship component, provide a sample written training plan which specifies the goals, educational objectives, and specific experiences and applications to be accomplished, as well as the required educational resources, established timelines for the externship, and the evaluation process and criteria to be