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1 2012 ABHE Commission on Accreditation Manual Revised April 2012 All rights reserved, no part of the Manual may be reproduced in any form or by any electronic or mechanical means, including information storage and retrieval systems without permission in writing from the publisher. Copyright 2012 Association for Biblical Higher Education Commission on Accreditation 5850 T.G. Lee Blvd., Ste. 130 Orlando, FL Voice: Fax: Website: T.G. Lee Blvd., Ste. 130 Orlando, FL
2 Introduction ABHE Commission on Accreditation Manual Table of Contents Biblical Higher Education... 5 Recognition... 6 Institutional Accreditation... 6 Programmatic Accreditation... 7 Affiliation with ABHE... 7 Philosophy of Accreditation... 9 Principle for Accreditation... 9 Comprehensive Integrated Standards for Institutional Accreditation Conditions of Eligibility Comprehensive Integrated Standards (1) Mission, Goals and Objectives (2) Student Learning, Institutional Effectiveness & Planning (3) Institutional Integrity (4) Authority and Governance (5) Administration (6) Institutional Resources (7) Enrollment Management (8) Student Services (9) Faculty (10) Library and Other Learning Resources (11) Academic Programs Programmatic Accreditation Standards Conditions of Eligibility Programmatic Accreditation Standards (1) Objectives (2) Assessment of Student Learning & Planning (3) Integrity (4) Administration (5) Organizational Resources (6) Enrollment Management and Student Services (7) Faculty Resources (8) Library and Other Learning Resources (9) Academics ABHE Commission on Accreditation 2012 Manual 2
3 Policies Relating to Commission Standards Policy on Biblical and Theological Studies (Undergraduate) Procedures for Independent Accredited Status Policy on Alternative Academic Patterns Alternative Academic Patterns Online Distance Education Best Practices (WCET) Policy on Canadian Institution Degree Programs (Undergraduate) Policy Concerning Adult Degree Completion Programs (Undergraduate) Policy on General Studies (Undergraduate) Policy on International Education Programs Policy on Two-Year Programs Policy on Transfer and the Award of Academic Credit Policy on Validating Credits Earned at Unaccredited Institutions Principles of Good Practice in Institutional Advertising, Student Recruitment & Representation of Accredited Status Statement on Academic Quality As Related to Institutional Mission Policies Relating to ABHE Procedures Accreditation Procedures (Institutional Accreditation Only) Institutions Where the Primary Instructional Language is Other Than English Procedures for Programmatic Accreditation Policy on the Assignment of Primary & Secondary Readers Policy on Records Management Policy on Budget Development Policy on Changes to the Commission s Policies, Procedures & Standards Policy on Complaints Against the Commission Policy on Complaints Against an Institution or Accredited Program Policy on Complaints Against an Institution or Accredited Program Confidentiality Agreement Policy on Compliance with U.S. Department of Education Regulations Policy on Composition of Evaluation Teams Procedures for Programmatic Visits Policy on Falsification of Data Policy on Institutional Compliance with Title IV Policy and Procedures for Reviews and Appeals Policy on Public Notification of Comprehensive Evaluation Visit Policy Regarding the Commission Nominating Committee Policy on Public Representatives Policy Regarding Communication of Accreditation Decisions Policy on Reinstatement (Institutional Accreditation Only) Policy Relating to Conflicts of Interest Policy on Review of Standards Policy on Spirit of Accreditation Policy on Substantive Change A Statement on Confidentiality A Statement on Public Disclosure ABHE Commission on Accreditation 2012 Manual 3
4 Procedures for Dealing with Conflicting Requirements of Oversight Bodies Procedures for Monitoring Annual Report Data Policies Providing General Institutional Guidance Policy on Closing an Institution Policy Concerning the Conferring of Honorary Doctoral Degrees Policy on Ethical Practices Policy on a Semi-Autonomous Institution Policy on Notification of Lapse or Withdrawal of Accreditation or Candidacy Guidelines for Sharing Online Courses Guidelines for Ensuring Integrity in Distance Education & Correspondence Studies Guidelines for Doctoral Programs Constitution, Bylaws, and Glossary Constitution Bylaws Glossary ABHE Commission on Accreditation 2012 Manual 4
5 Biblical Higher Education In the late nineteenth century, a movement began that has had a profound influence on evangelical Protestantism. Its impact has been felt in every part of the world, producing a large percentage of North American evangelical missionaries and serving as a primary educational enterprise for local church development. This religious development was the Bible institute movement, which later evolved into the Bible College movement. From the humble beginnings of the Missionary Training Institute (Nyack College) in New York City in 1882 to the launching of such schools as Moody Bible Institute in 1886 and Toronto Bible School (Tyndale University College & Seminary) in 1894, the Bible college movement has proliferated throughout North America. More than 120 years after the first Bible school was started, there are more than 1200 Bible schools and colleges in the United States and Canada. Approximately 200 of these institutions have a relationship with the Association for Biblical Higher Education, either through accreditation or affiliation. Many of these institutions still bear a resemblance to their forbears. For example, the current curriculum of undergraduate institutions accredited by ABHE still include a core of biblical and theological studies, along with general studies (liberal arts) and professional studies. Course work is supplemented with ministry field education and service learning opportunities through which students apply what they have learned in the classroom. Furthermore, the ethos of these institutions can still be described as academically respectable, evangelical, disciplined, and focused on spiritual and ministry formation. Most institutions of biblical higher education offer programs in biblical studies, pastoral ministry, Christian education, cross-cultural missions, and music. Many also provide programs in elementary and perhaps secondary education, youth ministries, urban ministries, and business administration. Others offer specialized programs in such areas as deaf ministries, social work, aviation, and other technology-oriented fields. Increasing numbers of biblical higher education institutions offer curricula across a broad spectrum of academic and professional disciplines. Institutions out of the Bible college tradition continue to earn additional forms of accreditation or (in Canada) provincial university-recognition. Many of the longer-standing institutions now hold membership with the Association for Biblical Higher Education, as well as one of the six U.S. regional accrediting associations. A growing number of these institutions have also established their own seminaries and graduate divisions. Their library holdings have expanded. Their administrators and faculty have earned appropriate graduate degrees, engaged in research and writing, and participate in professional associations in their designated fields. In short, institutions of biblical higher education have achieved widespread and growing credibility and currency within the larger academic community. One of the most significant developments in the growth of the Bible college movement was the founding of the Accrediting Association of Bible Institutes and Bible Colleges in The name was shortened in 1957 to the Accrediting Association of Bible Colleges. It was changed in 1973 to the American Association of Bible Colleges before being changed back to the Accrediting Association of Bible Colleges in 1994 to more accurately represent the geographic purview of the Association that included institutions in Canada, the United States and related territories. In 2004, the name was changed to the Association for Biblical Higher Education in order to reflect its expansion of scope with graduate education accreditation and programmatic accreditation and in order to address its expansion of services to include affiliate institutions. Adoption of a new Constitution and Bylaws in 2009 designates the organization s present name as: The Association for Biblical Higher Education in Canada and the United States. ABHE Commission on Accreditation 2012 Manual 5
6 Recognition The Association for Biblical Higher Education s Commission on Accreditation is recognized as a national, faithbased accrediting agency by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), the successor of the Council on Postsecondary Education (COPA), and subsequently the Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary accreditation (CORPA). The agency s official scope of CHEA recognition is as follows: Institutions and programs in the United States, Canada, and related territories that offer certificates, diplomas, associate, baccalaureate or graduate degrees aimed at preparing students for Christian ministries through Biblical, church-vocational and general studies. ABHE s Commission on Accreditation is also listed by the United States Department of Education as a recognized national, institutional accrediting agency. The agency s official scope of USDE recognition (i.e., for the purpose of participation in U.S. Higher Education Act financial aid programs) is as follows: The accreditation and preaccreditation ( Candidate for Accreditation ) of Bible colleges and institutes in the United States offering undergraduate programs through both campus-based instruction and distance education. USDE recognition extends as well to ABHE s candidate (preaccredited) institutions. The Commission s accredited and pre-accredited member institutions are recognized by the Department of Justice, the Veteran s Administration, and other relevant federal agencies in the United States. ABHE is also recognized by the International Council for Evangelical Theological Education (ICETE), the official theological education partner entity of the World Evangelical Alliance. ICETE is a global community comprising eight continental/regional networks of theological schools. Incorporated in the State of Illinois as a not-for-profit corporation, the Association is exempt from income tax under the provisions of section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of ABHE is governed by its member institutions through a delegate assembly which elects members of both a Board of Directors and a Commission on Accreditation at an annual business meeting. Accrediting decisions are made by the Commission on Accreditation. The Association s public accountability is underscored by the requirement that both the Board of Directors and the Commission on Accreditation must include public representatives among its members. The Commission is administered by a full-time Director with the support of additional Association and Commission professional and support staff. Institutional Accreditation The ABHE Commission on Accreditation s process of accreditation involves three stages whereby institutions proceed from applicant to candidate and finally to accredited status. Applicant Status is a pre-membership status granted to those institutions that meet the Commission s Conditions of Eligibility and that possess such qualities as might provide a basis for achieving candidate status within a maximum of five years. Applicant institutions are required to submit annual reports demonstrating progress toward candidate status. During year four, an institutional self-study report and an institutional planning document are to be submitted to the Commission office prior to an evaluation team visit regarding the institutional readiness for candidate status. ABHE Commission on Accreditation 2012 Manual 6
7 Candidate Status is a pre-accredited status granted to those institutions that show promise of achieving accreditation within a maximum of five years. Candidate institutions are required to submit annual progress reports demonstrating progress toward accreditation. During year three, self-study materials (including a compliance document, assessment plan, and a planning document) are to be submitted to the Commission office prior to an evaluation team visit regarding the institution s readiness for initial accreditation. Accredited status is granted to those institutions that substantially meet or exceed the Commission s Institutional [or programmatic]standards and give evidence of continual striving toward excellence. During year five, an institutional self-study report and an institutional planning document are to be submitted to the Commission office prior to an evaluation team visit regarding the reaffirmation of the institution s accredited status. Once reaffirmed, the institution will repeat the reaffirmation process every ten years. A detailed description of the accreditation process may be found in the policies and procedures section of this Manual. [Policies to Reference: Colleges where the Primary Institutional Language is other than English] Programmatic Accreditation The ABHE Commission on Accreditation provides programmatic accreditation for institutions whose missions include programs outside the scope of biblical higher education. Nonetheless, these institutions offer specific programs that meet the requirements of biblical higher education and lead to credentials in biblical and theological studies as well as specific ministry related careers. Programmatic accreditation indicates that specific program offerings meet the standards of excellence in biblical higher education. A programmatic accreditation review requires that the institution offering the programs meet certain conditions of eligibility. In the United States, these conditions include a requirement that the institution holds institutional accreditation with a recognized accrediting body. In Canada, the institution must present evidence of appropriate governmental approval, prior institutional accreditation with ABHE, or a formal affiliation with a recognized Canadian University. Institutions seeking programmatic accreditation must demonstrate that the programs to be considered are included in the institution s assessment and planning processes. They must also present documentation that the programs are in compliance with the ABHE programmatic accreditation standards. Programmatic accreditation is granted for a period of ten years. While the Commission monitors the programs offered on an annual basis, programs are subject to the renewal of accreditation on a ten year cycle. Affiliation with ABHE Membership status in ABHE is limited to accredited and pre-accredited institutions. Affiliate status is available to credible institutions of biblical higher education seeking to benefit from ready access to ABHE services and networking but presently lacking either readiness or inclination to seek ABHE accreditation. Institutions may be approved by the Board of Directors as ABHE Affiliates upon documentation that they meet the following Criteria/Conditions of Eligibility: Agreement with the ABHE Tenets of Faith Evidence that the institution is operating legally within the parameters of the particular province/state relative to faith-based post secondary institutions Recognition (corporate identity) as a non-profit organization ABHE Commission on Accreditation 2012 Manual 7
8 Presence of a publicly stated/board approved mission statement that has a biblical/ministry formation focus Commitment to offer education at a post secondary level Curricular offerings, degrees, and institutional nomenclature consistent with North American higher educational norms Human, educational, and financial resources commensurate with institutional mission and curricular offerings Minimum of a two-year history with an identifiable external governing board, administration, faculty, and student body A letter of reference from an administrator/faculty member of an ABHE member institution or from an ABHE professional staff person affirming the institution s integrity, credibility, and compatibility with ABHE s purpose and values Commitment to accurate disclosure of accredited status, according to the following stipulations: an affiliate institution must not portray itself, verbally or in print, as an accredited member of ABHE; an affiliate institution must not claim accreditation through an agency lacking recognition by the US Department of Education and/or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation; affiliate institutions must use the following disclosure statement: [Institution Name] is an affiliate institution of the Association for Biblical Higher Education. As such, it participates in and contributes to collegial and professional development activities of the association. Affiliate status does not, however, constitute, imply, or presume ABHE accredited status at present or in the future. affiliate institutions must notify the ABHE office promptly regarding any changes in directory information (i.e., website, mailing address, instructional location(s), leadership) Submission of annual affiliate dues; institutions whose annual dues are more than 60 days delinquent will be dropped from the affiliate roster. Institutions that have been dropped from affiliate status may seek reinstatement after 3 years. ABHE Commission on Accreditation 2012 Manual 8
9 Philosophy of Accreditation ABHE offers accreditation to institutions that are in accord with the Association s Tenets of Faith and that have mission statements appropriate to biblical higher education. Accreditation is granted to institutions that satisfactorily demonstrate substantial compliance with the Association s Conditions of Eligibility and its Standards for Accreditation. Although accreditation signifies substantial compliance with the Association s Standards, it is designed to foster ongoing systematic self-study with the goal of continuous institutional improvement. ABHE accredited institutions are expected to affirm, updating as needed, their statements of mission; examine the evidence for the achievement of their respective missions and goals; identify areas of strength, weakness, opportunity, or threat; and develop plans to address issues identified. The ultimate goal of this process is to better equip institutions to prepare students for a life of service to the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. [Policies to Reference: Accreditation Procedures and Appeal Process for Non-Compliance with Standards] Principle for Accreditation An institution for Biblical higher education must demonstrate that it is substantially achieving and can be reasonably expected to continue to achieve its mission and the Standards for Accreditation. It must also demonstrate its commitment to ongoing institutional development. When the standards require a policy statement, the policy will be 1) expressed in writing, 2) approved by appropriate bodies, 3) distributed to appropriate personnel, and 4) subject to periodic evaluation. Failure to meet these four conditions will constitute partial or non-compliance with the Standard. [Applicable Policies: Statement on Academic Quality] ABHE Commission on Accreditation 2012 Manual 9
10 Comprehensive Integrated Standards for Institutional Accreditation (Revised April 2012) ABHE Commission on Accreditation 2012 Manual 10
11 Institutional Accreditation Conditions of Eligibility The Committee on Applicant and Candidate Status of the Association s Commission on Accreditation will grant applicant status to those institutions that (1) document compliance with the Association s Conditions of Eligibility and (2) appear, in the committee s judgment, to be able to achieve candidate status within a maximum of five years. To be considered for applicant status by the committee, an institution must provide the Commission with (1) an official statement from its chief executive officer reflecting a decision of its board of control to pursue accreditation, (2) a completed application form providing both essential data and a trend analysis of that data, (3) an official statement from the chief executive officer reflecting a board of control decision to affirm support of the ABHE Tenets of Faith, and (4) a document indicating compliance with the following Conditions of Eligibility. 1. Authorization. An institution must have authorization from the appropriate governmental agency (if required) to operate as an educational institution and to grant all degrees, certificates, and diplomas that it awards. 2. Institutional Mission. An institution must have a clear statement of mission as well as formally adopted and widely publicized institutional goals that are in accord with the association s definition of Bible institution education. 3. Governance. An institution must have an external governing board of at least five members that has the authority to carry out the mission, goals, and objectives of the institution. 4. Chief executive officer. An institution must employ a chief executive officer whose major responsibility is to the institution and who possesses appropriate authority. 5. Academic Programs. An institution must offer one or more educational programs that are at least two academic years in length and are consistent with the mission of the institution and appropriate to higher education. 6. Catalog. An institution must have available to students and the public a current and accurate catalog setting forth the institution s governance, mission, institutional goals, specific objectives, programs and courses, resources, admissions and standards, academic offerings, rules and regulations for conduct, degree completion requirements, full-and part-time faculty rosters with faculty degrees, fees and other charges, refund policies, a policy defining satisfactory academic progress, graduation rates, rate of recent graduate employment in program related occupations, and other items related to attending, transferring to, or withdrawing from the institution. Claims regarding educational effectiveness must be supported by appropriate data. 7. Learning resources. An institution must have learning resources to support the courses, programs, and degrees offered. 8. Faculty qualifications. An institution must have at least one qualified faculty member for each major offered. 9. Admissions policy. An institution must have an admissions policy that is compatible with its stated objectives. ABHE Commission on Accreditation 2012 Manual 11
12 10. Student body. An institution must have students enrolled in and pursuing its educational programs. 11. Biblical/theological studies. An institution must meet, in all its programs, the minimum requirement for biblical/theological studies as specified in the Criteria for Accreditation. 12. General studies. An institution must meet, in all its programs, the minimum requirement for general studies as specified in the Criteria for Accreditation. 13. Christian service program. An institution must require that students participate in a program of Christian service. 14. Program completion. An institution must have graduated at least one class in its principal program by the time of the committee s decision regarding applicant status. 15. Institutional stability. An institution must have a pattern of stability in enrollment, administration, faculty, and finances. 16. Potential for growth and development. An institution must possess the capacity for growth and development. 17. Financial base. An institution must have a financial base indicating that the institution can achieve its mission and objectives within a balanced budget and at a safe level of debt. 18. Income allocation. An institution must devote substantially all of its generated income to the support of its educational purposes and programs. 19. Annual audit. An institution must have financial records that receive an annual, opinioned external audit. 20. Agency disclosure. An institution must agree to disclose to the association any and all such information as it may require to carry out its evaluation and accreditation functions. 21. Compliance. An institution must commit itself to comply with the association s Criteria for Accreditation, either current or as hereafter modified, during the period of its affiliation. 22. Public Disclosure. An institution must attest in writing that it understands and agrees that the association may, at its discretion, make known to any agency or member of the public the nature of any action, positive or negative, regarding the institution s status with the Association. *** ABHE Commission on Accreditation 2012 Manual 12
13 Comprehensive Integrated Standards STANDARD 1 MISSION, GOALS, AND OBJECTIVES The institution has a clearly defined mission that is appropriate to higher education as well as its own specific educational role. The mission statement serves as the foundation for institutional operations, programs, and activities. Statements of the goals and program objectives specify how the institution will fulfill its mission. ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS Relative to this standard, an accredited institution is characterized by A clearly defined mission statement, appropriate to biblical higher education, developed and periodically reviewed by broad representation from all sectors of the institution and ratified by the governing board. 2. A mission statement that is published widely among both internal and external constituencies. 3. A mission statement that guides faculty, staff, administration, and governing boards in making decisions related to planning, resource allocation, program development, and educational outcomes. 4. Clearly articulated and publicized institutional goals that are directly related to the mission statement. 5. Clearly articulated and publicized objectives for each educational program that support the mission statement and institutional goals. ABHE Commission on Accreditation 2012 Manual 13
14 Comprehensive Integrated Standards STANDARD 2 STUDENT LEARNING, INSTITUTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS & PLANNING The institution demonstrates that it is accomplishing and can continue to accomplish its mission, goals and program objectives and improve performance through a regular and comprehensive system of assessment and planning. Central to this plan is the systematic and specific assessment of student learning and development through a strategy that measures the student s knowledge, skills and competencies against institutional and programmatic goals. 2a. ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT LEARNING AND PLANNING ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS Relative to this standard, an accredited institution is characterized by The identification of appropriate inter-related student outcomes in the context of institutional goals, program objectives and course objectives. 2. A shared commitment on the part of students, faculty, staff, and administration to achieve these stated outcomes 3. A written outcomes assessment plan that articulates multiple means to validate expected learning outcomes 4. Criteria appropriate to the higher education credential to be awarded for evaluating success with respect to student achievement. 5. Validation, as a result of using the outcomes assessment plan, that students are achieving the stated outcomes relative to institutional goals, program objectives and course objectives. 6. A process whereby these outcome measurements lead to the improvement of teaching and learning. 7. The ongoing provision of reliable information to the public regarding student achievement, including graduation and employment rates. 2b. ASSESSMENT OF INSTITUTIONAL EFFECTIVENESS AND PLANNING ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS Relative to this standard, an accredited institution is characterized by A written assessment document that describes continuous, structured processes involving the total institution. 2. Meaningful analysis of assessment data and use of results by appropriate constituencies for the purpose of improvement. 3. Substantial evidence issuing from its assessment processes that the institution is effective in fulfilling its mission and achieving its goals and objectives. 4. A planning process that is systematic and ongoing and involves representatives of the various institutional constituencies. 5. A planning process for the improvement of the institution s goals and services. ABHE Commission on Accreditation 2012 Manual 14
15 6. A plan that reflects the institution s vision and is based on assessment results and realistic resource projections. 7. A system for monitoring institutional progress in achieving planning goals. 8. The ongoing provision of reliable information to the public regarding its performance. ABHE Commission on Accreditation 2012 Manual 15
16 Comprehensive Integrated Standards STANDARD 3 INSTITUTIONAL INTEGRITY The institution is a model of Christian ethical behavior, both internally and externally. The institution demonstrates integrity in all of its practices and relationships, with strict adherence to ethical standards and its own stated policies. ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS: Relative to this standard, an accredited institution is characterized by Institutional publications, statements and advertising that describe accurately and fairly the institution, its operations, its programs, its transfer credit policies including the criteria for transfer credit award decisions, it s articulation agreements, and its effectiveness claims. 2. Student, faculty, and staff handbooks that describe and govern various institutional relationships with those constituencies, including appropriate grievance procedures. 3. Policies and practices for the resolution of internal conflicts within the institution s constituency. 4. An institutional culture that fosters respect for the background and perspectives of the community. 5. Equitable and consistent treatment of constituencies in all areas including student discipline, student evaluation, grievances, faculty promotion, administrative review, compensation, and human resource management. 6. Honest and open communication regarding compliance with agencies such as accrediting, licensing, and governing bodies. 7. Fulfillment of all applicable standards, policies, and requirements of the ABHE Commission on Accreditation. 8. Integrity in all financial matters. [Policies to Reference: Policy Concerning the Conferring of Honorary Doctoral Degrees; Policy on Ethical Practices; Policy on Falsification of Data; Principles of Good Practice in Institutional Advertising, Student Recruitment, and Representation of Accredited Status] ABHE Commission on Accreditation 2012 Manual 16
17 Comprehensive Integrated Standards STANDARD 4 AUTHORITY AND GOVERNANCE The institution is legally constituted as a nonprofit organization authorized by its state or province to operate as an educational institution and grant all degrees and/or offer credentials. The institution has a governing board with legal and fiduciary responsibility to exercise appropriate oversight over institutional integrity, policies, resource development, and ongoing operations. ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS: Relative to this standard, an accredited institution is characterized by 1. Evidence that the institution is operating legally in its state or province. 2. A constitution and bylaws that clearly and comprehensively provide a basis for institutional administration and governance. 3. A governing board that exercises legal power to establish and review policies of the institution. 4. Board membership that excludes all employees except the chief executive officer. 5. A governing board with elected officers that do not include the chief executive officer. 6. A governing board that assists in generating resources needed to sustain and improve the institution. 7. A conflict of interest policy for board members that addresses issues such as financial interests, contracts, employment, family, or other personal interests in the institution. 8. A governing board appropriate in size to operate efficiently and sufficiently diverse in terms of ethnicity, gender (where theologically appropriate), and professional competencies to represent the constituency. 9. A governing board that is sufficiently autonomous to protect the integrity of the institution. 10. A procedure in place for the assessment of the effectiveness of board members. 11. A process for orienting and developing new board members, and providing updates for current members on issues relative to mission, organization, finances, and programs. 12. A chief executive officer appointed and evaluated by the board, to provide administrative leadership for the institution. 13. Board policies and practices that restrain the board from individual and/or collective involvement in institutional administration. 14. A board rotation system that encourages new members. ABHE Commission on Accreditation 2012 Manual 17
18 Comprehensive Integrated Standards STANDARD 5 ADMINISTRATION The institution has a core of administrators that brings together its various resources and allocates them to accomplish institutional goals by implementing policies and structures in collaboration with appropriate constituencies. ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS: Relative to this standard, an accredited institution is characterized by A chief executive officer (whether the president or another), whose primary employment/vocational responsibility is to the institution and who is responsible to the board in leading the institution toward the accomplishment of its mission. 2. A chief executive officer with the combination of academic background and professional training appropriate to the institution s mission. 3. An organizational structure appropriate to the size and scope of the institution. 4. Administrative leaders with appropriate education, skills, and resources necessary to discharge their duties. 5. Clear documentation in regard to organizational structure, encompassing all units and roles. 6. Complete, accurate, and securely maintained administrative records. 7. A process for review and enhancement of the performance of administrators. ABHE Commission on Accreditation 2012 Manual 18
19 Comprehensive Integrated Standards STANDARD 6 INSTITUTIONAL RESOURCES The institution has the human, financial, physical, and technological resources needed to achieve its mission and has implemented policies and procedures to manage these resources effectively. [Policies to Reference: Policy on Institutions Sponsored by Other Organization] 6a. HUMAN RESOURCES ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS Relative to this standard, an accredited institution is characterized by An adequate number of qualified institutional personnel to provide basic services to students, faculty, and administration. 2. Written policies and procedures for hiring, promoting, and dismissal of institutional personnel based on principles of fairness and regard for individual rights. 3. Demonstrated commitment to provide adequate resources for employee welfare including professional growth and development. 4. Policies and practices that support employee diversity appropriate to the cultural context. 5. An organizational climate that encourages job satisfaction, collegiality, and respect among personnel. 6. An administrative handbook that describes organizational structures and job responsibilities. 6b. FINANCIAL RESOURCES ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS Relative to this standard, an accredited institution is characterized by A consistent record of financial stability as documented by external, opinioned audits available to the public. 2. A budgeting process that serves as an effective instrument of financial control. 3. The cultivation of multiple revenue streams sufficient to enable the realization of institutional goals. 4. Adequate resources to ensure achievement of educational goals. 5. Risk management policies and procedures sufficient to safeguard assets. 6. Appropriate board oversight of financial management to meet public accountability obligations. 7. Sufficient financial reserves to enable an effective response to unforeseen crises. 8. Adequate internal controls to safeguard assets and protect personnel from accusations of wrongdoing. 9. Evidence that institutional planning informs the budgeting process. ABHE Commission on Accreditation 2012 Manual 19
20 6c. PHYSICAL RESOURCES ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS Relative to this standard, an accredited institution is characterized by Evidence that identified physical resource needs are addressed in the planning process. 2. Sufficient personnel and procedures in place to provide a well maintained and clean physical plant. 3. Facilities that are operated in compliance with applicable health, safety and disability access codes. 4. Appropriate provisions for the protection of facilities and personnel from threat of harm or loss. 5. Owned or leased facilities that assure continuity of educational offerings. 6. Evidence that facilities, equipment, and supplies are adequate to support the institutional mission and to achieve the educational goals. 6d. TECHNOLOGICAL RESOURCES ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS Relative to this standard, an accredited institution is characterized by Sufficient technology and use of that technology to enhance the institution s educational and operational effectiveness. 2. Systematic allocation of resources to maintain and expand technology. 3. Ongoing training for technical personnel and users of information systems. 4. Clearly stated policies and procedures regarding technological resources, services, and security. ABHE Commission on Accreditation 2012 Manual 20
21 Comprehensive Integrated Standards STANDARD 7 ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT The institution has developed and implemented an enrollment management plan that is consistent with its mission and addresses issues of recruitment, admissions, financial aid and retention. 7a. RECRUITMENT ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS Relative to this standard, an accredited institution is characterized by Recruitment strategies that target students whose spiritual commitment, goals and interests are consistent with the institutional mission. 2. Accurate and sufficient recruitment information to enable prospective students to make informed decisions. 3. The allocation of resources and authority to support effective recruitment efforts. 4. Recruitment that reflects ethnic, cultural, and gender patterns and commitments relevant to the institution s constituency. [Applicable Policies: Principles of Good Practice in Institutional Advertising, Student Recruitment, and Representation of Accredited Status] 7b. ADMISSIONS ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS Relative to this standard, an accredited institution is characterized by Admissions requirements and procedures that are clearly communicated to prospective students and applied consistently in the admissions process. 2. Evaluation procedures that reasonably ensure admitted students have attained the requisite educational level and possess the ability to successfully achieve their educational goals. 3. Published policies and procedures related to transfer credit and prior learning, including public disclosure of criteria used to evaluate transfer credit and a list of institutions or programs with which the institution has established articulation agreements. 4. Systematic procedures for identifying students who are not adequately prepared for their desired level of study. [Policies to Reference: Policy on Transfer and the Award of Academic Credit; Policy on Validating Credits Earned at Unaccredited Institutions] 7c. FINANCIAL AID ABHE Commission on Accreditation 2012 Manual 21
22 ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS Relative to this standard, an accredited institution is characterized by Accurate financial aid information and counseling in regard to scholarships, grants, loans and refunds. 2. Evidence that financial aid practices meet regulatory requirements. 3. Financial aid decision-making procedures that are timely and equitable. [Applicable Policies: Policy on Institutional Compliance with Title IV] 7d. RETENTION ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS Relative to this standard, an accredited institution is characterized by 1. Resources and services sufficient to address the needs of at-risk students. 2. The development of services to improve student retention. 3. A functioning assessment process that measures student retention, attrition, and completion rates, and that stimulates improvement. ABHE Commission on Accreditation 2012 Manual 22
23 Comprehensive Integrated Standards STANDARD 8 STUDENT SERVICES The institution provides services that contribute to the holistic development and care of students and that are appropriate to the level of education and delivery system. ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS Relative to this standard, an accredited institution is characterized by A commitment to the spiritual, physical, intellectual, emotional, and social development of students that is consistent with biblical higher education. 2. The organization and delivery of student services that are appropriately aligned with the institution s mission and culture. Services that meet the needs of students, regardless of location or instructional delivery system. 3. Services that address diverse student needs, abilities, and cultures. 4. Qualified professionals empowered to supervise and provide student services and programs. 5. Leadership development facilitated by curricular and/or co-curricular programs that are integrated with the educational objectives. 6. A regular system of assessing needs, experiences, and levels of student satisfaction in order to improve services. 7. Opportunities for students to provide input in institutional decision-making. 8. Published procedures for and records of addressing student complaints and grievances. ABHE Commission on Accreditation 2012 Manual 23
24 Comprehensive Integrated Standards STANDARD 9 FACULTY The institution maintains a faculty committed to its mission and qualified academically and spiritually to facilitate student learning within their disciplines and to contribute to the development of a biblical worldview. The institution fosters an academic climate that stimulates the exchange of ideas, encourages professional development, and promotes the well-being of faculty. 9a. FACULTY QUALIFICATIONS, DEVELOPMENT AND WELFARE ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS Relative to this standard, an accredited institution is characterized by A spiritually mature faculty who engage in modeling and mentoring relationships with students. 2. Faculty members who possess earned degrees from institutions accredited by agencies recognized by either the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the U. S. Department of Education or by the appropriate provincial government. (Exceptions to faculty credential requirements should be limited and validated by personal vitae.) 3. Undergraduate faculty who have earned a minimum of a master s degree and who are teaching in their area of expertise. 4. Graduate faculty who have earned terminal degrees in their primary teaching fields. 5. Appropriate documentation of its faculty s academic preparation including official transcripts, official documentation of professional experience, performance and technical competencies, published documents, and other certifications and qualifications. 6. A faculty handbook that delineates appropriate policies and procedures, including published criteria for the recruitment, appointment, teaching load, promotion, grievance processes, and termination of faculty based on principles of fairness and regard for the rights of individuals. 7. Systems for evaluating the teaching effectiveness of all faculty. 8. Evidence of faculty contribution in the areas of student learning, scholarship, institutional development, ministry, and community service. 9. Adequate support for the professional advancement and development of its faculty including the pursuit of terminal degrees. 10. A published statement of academic freedom and adherence to its principles within the context of the institutional mission. 11. A faculty that is representative of the diversity of the constituency. ABHE Commission on Accreditation 2012 Manual 24
25 9b. FACULTY DECISION MAKING ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS Relative to this standard, an accredited institution is characterized by A core faculty of sufficient size and expertise, committed to the fulfillment of its mission and responsible for the quality of its academic functions. 2. An academic structure organized in departments, divisions, or alternate approaches appropriate to the size and complexity of the institution. 3. A process of faculty appointment that includes appropriate involvement of related academic and administrative personnel. 4. A clear and publicized statement of faculty-adopted requirements for graduation. 5. A process that involves faculty approval of candidates for graduation. 6. A faculty that is appropriately involved in academic-related decision-making processes especially related to admissions criteria, curriculum, student life, and graduation requirements. ABHE Commission on Accreditation 2012 Manual 25
26 Comprehensive Integrated Standards STANDARD 10 LIBRARY AND OTHER LEARNING RESOURCES The institution ensures the availability of learning resources and services of appropriate form, range, depth, and currency to support the curricular offerings and meet student needs. ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS Relative to this standard, an accredited institution is characterized by A written learning resource purpose statement, consistent with the institutional mission. 2. Appropriate written policies and procedures relating to the management of library and other learning resources. 3. Sufficient funding, staff, and practices to procure and maintain needed learning resources and services. 4. The availability of reference services and other means of support to help users find needed information. 5. Promotion to enhance awareness of resources and services available. 6. Documentation for any cooperative arrangements involving the use of other institutions resources. 7. Faculty involvement with the librarians in the analysis of resource adequacy, the selection of resource materials, and the development of library policy. 8. Policies, procedures, and facilities that ensure access to and security of learning resources. 9. Effective leadership by a credentialed director who has faculty status and who normally reports to the chief academic officer. 10. Librarians participation in curricular planning. 11. Effective collaboration between the librarians and information technology personnel. 12. Evaluation of learning resource utilization by the learning community. 13. Curricular requirements, instruction, and reference services designed to teach information literacy skills to the learning community. 14. Participation in library networks and other cooperative arrangements. ABHE Commission on Accreditation 2012 Manual 26
27 Comprehensive Integrated Standards STANDARD 11 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS The institution s academic programs are appropriate to the achievement of its mission and to the level of educational programs offered, with some programs oriented specifically to full-time vocational ministry but all programs enabling students to achieve a biblical worldview. 11a. CURRICULUM ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS Relative to this standard, an accredited institution is characterized by 1. Evidence that academic programs exhibit the content and rigor characteristic of higher education, and a level of analytical research and communication skills needed for life-long learning commensurate with the level of education. 2. A written statement of expected student outcomes for each academic program and a coherent program of study to achieve these objectives. 3. Evidence that the integration of curricular components enable students to achieve a biblical worldview. 4. A curriculum taught with sensitivity to the cultural context in which the students minister. 5. A process of regular review by faculty to ensure that curricular objectives for each academic program are being realized. 6. Evidence that course sequence progresses from foundational to advanced studies appropriate to the degree. 7. A curriculum content and level of education appropriate to the degree and nomenclature being offered. 8. Appropriate distinctions between levels of study within the context of student classifications, faculty qualifications, and learning methodologies. Relative to this standard, the undergraduate programs of an accredited institution are characterized by 9. A Bible/theology component equivalent to 30 semester hours, 9 of which may be in interdisciplinary Bible related courses for a non-church related baccalaureate, 18 semester hours of Bible/theology for a nontraditional degree completion program and 12 semester hours of Bible/theology for a one- or two-year program. 10. A core of general education studies representative of the breadth of general studies and equivalent to 36 semester hours for a baccalaureate degree or 18 semester hours for an associate degree. 11. A core of professional studies equivalent to a minimum of 18 semester hours (baccalaureate degrees only) and selected to equip students for professional positions. ABHE Commission on Accreditation 2012 Manual 27
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