Policy Statement:   A proposal for accreditation or re-accreditation must be coordinated  through the department chairperson and the college dean for approval to the Vice President for Academic Affairs.    

Background: Accreditation at UCO is an important and expensive process, involving significant direct and indirect costs.  It is a means of demonstrating that UCO seeks to meet and maintain the high standards set by professional associations and accrediting agencies. Previously, little central coordination accompanied the accreditation process. 

Purpose: Ensure appropriate coordination and analysis of all accreditation and re-accreditation requests. 

Implementation Date:   Summer Term 2000 

Related Procedures: All proposals should be submitted using the Accreditation Proposal Form.  Site visits must be coordinated with the Office of Academic Affairs point-of-contact, not only for information, but for scheduling entrance and exit briefings. 

A copy of all self-study, interim, and final accreditation reports will be provided by the deans to the Office of Academic Affairs.  

Coordinating Offices: 

Academic Affairs Point-of-Contact: Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs 

Policy approved by the Vice President for Academic Affairs on July 20, 2000 

Key Words: Accreditation

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