DETC

2008 Accreditation Handbook

The Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council publishes a book entitled, DETC Accreditation Handbook.The spiral-bound book sells for $30 and contains the Commission’s policies, procedures and standards; the Handbook is updated annually.

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Changes to January 2008 Accreditation Handbook

Pages 1-6	Contents
Pages 7-8	Preface
Pages 9-30	Introduction
Pages 31-34	Introduction to Standards, Guides, Policies and Procedures

Appendices
A.1.	Accreditation Standards
A.2.	Business Standards
Guides
B.1.	Guide to Self-Evaluation Report
B.2.	Guide to Self-Evaluation Report for 5-Year Review
Policies
C.1.	Policy on Substantive Change and Notification
C.2.	Policy on Change of Mission, Goals, and Objectives
C.3.	Policy on Change of Ownership/Management
C.4.	Policy on Change of Location
C.5.	Policy on Course/Program Approval
C.6.	Policy on Combination Distance Study-Resident Programs
C.7.	Policy on New Combination Programs/Training Sites
C.8.	Policy on Bankruptcy
C.9.	Policy on Degree Programs
C.10.	Policy on Financial Statements
C.11.	Policy on Change of Marketing Approach
C.12.	Policy on a Readiness Assessment
C.13.	Policy on 5-Year Review
C.14.	Policy on Student Achievement and Satisfaction
C.15.	Policy on Institutions Participating in Title IV Programs
C.16.	Policy on Special Visits
C.17.	Policy on Contracting with Non-U.S. Institutions
C.18.	Policy on Annual Reports
C.19.	Policy on Non-Private Institutions
C.20.	Policy on Complaints
C.21.	Policy on Required Institutional Documents
C.22.	Policy on Information Provided to the U.S. Department of Education
C.23.	Policy on Selection and Training of Evaluators
C.24.	Policy on Non-U.S. Institutions
C.25.	Policy on Name Change
Procedures
D.1.	Providing the Chair’s Report, Institution’s Response and Advising the Institution of Commission’s Decision
D.2.	Requesting Reconsideration or Appeal of Commission’s Decision
D.3.	Notifying Agencies and Public of Commission’s Decision
D.4.	Retention of Commission Files and Records
D.5.	Adopting and Promulgating Standards and Policies
D.6.	Undergoing an On-Site Visit
D.7.	Responding to Course Ratings
D.8.	Standards of Ethics and Professionalism for Accreditation Participants
E.1.	Fees
Fees, Forms, Checklists and Glossary
E.2.	Application for Accreditation
E.3.	Application for Appeal or Reconsideration
E.4.	Application for Certification for Participation in FSA Title IV Programs
E.4.A.	Application for Certification as a “Deferment Institution” in FSA Title IV Programs
E.5.	Application for Doctoral Degree Program
E.6.	2007 Annual Report & Outcomes Assessment Data Form
E.7.	2007 Annual Report with Title IV & Outcomes Assessment Data Form
E.8.	Teach-Out Commitment (Non-Corporate Entities)
E.9.	Teach-Out Commitment (Corporate Entities)
E.10.	Computation for Dues and Fees Form
E.11.	Accreditation Standards Checklist
E.12.	Business Standards Checklist
E.13.	Glossary