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The Resource Library contains all the core information we consider important to understanding of the various pieces of the accreditation experience. Here you will find guides to help you navigate the accreditation experience, relevant policies, reports used for data gathering, templates and samples of related documents, and more.

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Accreditation Visit (AV) Chair Communication to Team – Sample

2023 Handbook: This sample email template is for use by the visit chair in the initial communication to team members.

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Accreditation Visit (AV) Institutional Report Directions and Template

2023 Handbook: These directions and template are for use by the institution when preparing the institutional report.

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Accreditation Visit (AV) Team Report Directions and Template

2023 Handbook: These directions and template are for use by the visiting team when preparing the team report.

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Accreditation Visit (AV) Videoconference Agenda – Sample

This provides a sample agenda for the first review team videoconference meeting for an Accreditation Visit.

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Accreditation Visit (AV), Seeking Accreditation Visit (SAV), and Thematic Pathway for Reaffirmation (TPR) Remote Review Schedule – Sample

A sample of the schedule an ALO completes as a draft and presents it to the team chair and WSCUC staff seven weeks before the remote review.

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Confidential Email Account Notification Template

This email announcement is used by the institution to notify its general population (faculty, staff, students, board members, and alumni, as appropriate) of the confidential email address available for submitting comments to the review team before or during a WSCUC site visit.

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Confidential Email Account Notification Template – Remote Review

This is a template of the language that could be used to notify an institution’s community of their opportunity to share information with WSCUC as part of the review via the confidential email. Submissions to the confidential email are not accessible to institutions.

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Executive Session Agenda – Sample

A sample agenda for the review team to follow in the Executive Session meeting prior to the site visit.

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Interim Report Form

Instructions and template for the Interim Report to be submitted by institutions. Interim Reports inform the Interim Report Committee (IRC) about the progress made by the institution in addressing issues identified by the Commission.

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Offsite Review (OSR) Chair Communication to the Team – Sample

2023 Handbook: This template is for use by the team chair in the initial communication to team members prior to the Offsite Review (OSR).

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Offsite Review (OSR) Schedule – Sample

2023 Handbook: A sample schedule for use by peer review teams participating in an Offsite Review (OSR).

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Offsite Review (OSR) Timeline for Remote Review Template

An overview of the timeline and process for peer review teams participating in the remote offsite review, including the actions to be taken by team members, WSCUC staff, and the institution before, during, and after the remote offsite review (OSR).

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Offsite Review (OSR) Videoconference Agenda – Sample

2023 Handbook: This agenda suggests the topics to be covered by the team in advance of the conduct of the Offsite Review.

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Seeking Accreditation Visit (SAV) 1 Institutional Report Template

2023 Handbook: The report template that institutions complete as part of the Seeking Accreditation, Visit 1 in order to demonstrate to the visiting team and commission that there is substantial compliance with the four Standards and 41 Criteria for Review (CFR).

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Seeking Accreditation Visit (SAV) 1 Team Report Directions and Template

These directions and template are for use by the visiting team when preparing the team report for a seeking accreditation 1 visit.

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Seeking Accreditation Visit (SAV) 2+ Institutional Report Template

2023 Handbook: The report template that institutions complete as part of the Seeking Accreditation, Visit 2+ in order to demonstrate to the visiting team and commission that there is substantial compliance with the four Standards and 41 Criteria for Review (CFR).

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Seeking Accreditation Visit (SAV) 2+ Team Report Directions and Template

These directions and template are for use by the visiting team when preparing the team report for a seeking accreditation 2 visit.

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Seeking Accreditation Visit (SAV) Chair Communication to Team – Sample

2023 Handbook: This template is for use by the visit chair in the initial communication to team members prior to a Seeking Accreditation Visit.

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Special Visit (SV) Chair Communication to the Team – Sample

This template is for use by the visit chair in the initial communication to team members prior to a Special Visit.

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Special Visit (SV) Institutional Report Template

This template is designed for use by an institution's Accreditation Liaison Officer (ALO) in the preparation of a Special Visit institutional report, as a supplement to the information found in the WSCUC Handbook of Accreditation.

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Special Visit (SV) Remote Review Schedule – Sample

The ALO completes this sample schedule as a draft and presents it to the team chair and WSCUC staff seven weeks before the remote review. Session times will vary, as will the individuals and groups with whom the team meets. ALOs should consult the Planning the Visit section of the Visit Process Guide for more information on the schedule.

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Special Visit (SV) Schedule – Sample

The ALO completes this sample Special Visit schedule as a draft and presents it to the team chair and WSCUC staff seven weeks before the visit. Session times will vary, as will the individuals and groups with whom the team meets. ALOs should consult the Planning the Visit section of the Visit Process Guide for more information on the schedule.

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Special Visit (SV) Team Report Directions and Template

These directions and template are for use by the visiting team when preparing the team report for a special visit.

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Special Visit (SV) Videoconference Call Agenda – Sample

This provides a sample agenda for the first visiting team videoconference call for a Special Visit.

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Substantive Change Proposal Templates

Links to the substantive change proposal templates.

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Template: Change in Mission, Ownership, or Form of Control

Template completed by institutions when submitting a Substantive Change Proposal related to change in mission, ownership, or form of control

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Template: Degree Progam (Doctoral) (On-ground or Distance Education)

This Substantive Change template is to be completed for new doctoral degree programs.

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Template: Degree Program (Assoc, Bachelor’s or Master’s) (On-ground or Distance Education)

This Substantive Change template is to be completed by institutions for the following types of programs at the Associates, Bachelors, or Masters level: New degree program offered at any location (main campus or any off-campus location, including international), distance education program (if 50% of more of the program will be offered by distance modality); joint or dual degree program

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Template: Degree Program (Competency-based or Direct Assessment)

This Substantive Change template is designed to frame a substantive Change proposal for awarding an academic degree that is based on measurable learning outcomes (competencies) or a combination of competencies and credit hours (hybrid model).

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Template: Staff Review–New Non-Degree Program

This Substantive Change template is to be completed for the following types of non-degree programs carrying academic credit (as determined by the institution): New program offered at any location (main campus or any off-campus location, including international); Distance education program (if 50% of more of the program will be offered by distance modality)

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Template: Standalone Location or Branch Campus

This Substantive Change template is for a new Additional Location or Branch Campus at which an institution plans to offer already approved degree programs.

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TPR Chair Communication to Team – Sample

2023 Handbook: This template is for use by the visit chair in the initial communication to team members.

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TPR Team Report Directions and Template

2023 Handbook: These directions and template are for use by the visiting team when preparing the team report.

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TPR Videoconference Agenda – Sample

This provides a sample agenda for the first review team videoconference meeting.

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Visit Timeline Template

An overview of the timeline and process for peer review teams participating in an accreditation visit, seeking accreditation visit, or special visit, including the actions to be taken by team members, WSCUC staff, and the institution before, during, and after the visit.
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