ACOTE Guidance for Compliance with Standards Regarding DEIJ
In response to the numerous questions regarding how to address the 2023 ACOTE Standards that contain DEIJ language, ACOTE has developed additional guidance to support programs in addressing these Standards. For more information, refer to the document posted on the Standards page of the ACOTE website.
ANNUAL REPORT ALERT – WEBSITE STANDARDS REVIEW
Publication Standards (A.4.2., A.4.3., & A.4.4.) A preliminary review of program compliance with the ACOTE web-related publication Standards (A.4.2., A.4.3., & A.4.4.) indicates NONCOMPLIANCE with one or more of the Standards for 30%-40% of programs. It is not too late to avoid an area of noncompliance! Programs are strongly encouraged to review their websites to […]
Director’s Update – January 2025
ACOTE® had a highly productive meeting from December 6-8, 2024. During this session, they made several key policy updates, completed strategic planning resulting in a refreshed vision and mission statement, and successfully reviewed and voted on over 300 program actions. While we make every effort to send out action letters promptly, due to the high […]
Director’s Update – August 2024
DID YOU KNOW…the ACOTE website is available to you as a resource 24 hours a day, 7 days a week! You can find information regarding preparing your Self-Study, Interim and Annual Reports, information regarding on-site visits, education, events and registration links, ACOTE meeting dates and much more! Check it out and let us know what […]
Director’s Update – April 2024
2018 STANDARDS CLARIFICATIONS Please ensure your website is current and accurate. Use the “Sample Program Webpage” under Resources / Forms and Templates on the ACOTE website and the 2018 ACOTE Standards to ensure compliance. ACOTE will be reviewing websites annually. During this review the most common issues include: A.4.2. Publication of Program Outcomes: A.4.3. Publication […]
Director’s Update – August 2023
2018 STANDARDS CLARIFICATIONS A.5.3. Program Length ACOTE reviewed program responses to this Standard if additional information was requested. If you provided a plan, but it has not been implemented, the program will receive an area of noncompliance and will be requested to submit a formal plan of correction and subsequent progress reports. The area of […]
FROM THE DIRECTOR – Winter 2021-2022
Updates from the ACOTE® December 2021 meeting. USDE Recognition Process ACOTE is currently in the process of seeking renewal of its recognition as a specialized accreditor with the U.S. Department of Education (USDE). It has recently been brought to ACOTE’s attention that there is confusion regarding the USDE recognition process and the impact of the […]
FROM THE DIRECTOR – September 2021
Updates from the ACOTE® August 2021 meeting POLICY CHANGES ACOTE® POLICY IV.C. CLASSIFICATION OF ACCREDITATION CATEGORIES ACOTE has modified the Classification of Accreditation Categories Policy to ensure compliance with USDE regulations (see Director’s update dated August 2021). ACOTE® POLICY III. A.1. STEP ONE: THE APPLICATION REVIEW ACOTE voted to include in this policy that a […]
