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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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2025 WSCUC Annual Report

Details on the 2025 WSCUC annual report submission process within the Accreditation Management Portal (AMP).

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Accreditation Leadership Academy Cohort 15 Applications – Office Hours with VP Katie McAllister

Details on the 2025 WSCUC annual report submission process within the Accreditation Management Portal (AMP).

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Accreditation Leadership Academy Cohort 15 Info Session

Details on the 2025 WSCUC annual report submission process within the Accreditation Management Portal (AMP).

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Accreditation Resource Conference (ARC)

WSCUC’s Accreditation Resource Conference (ARC) is an annual gathering of WSCUC and the broader higher education community that focuses on issues of critical importance and features presentations and content geared towards accreditation and institutional improvement.

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ARC2026 Call for Proposals

WSCUC’s Accreditation Resource Conference (ARC) is an annual gathering of WSCUC and the broader higher education community that focuses on issues of critical importance and features presentations and content geared towards accreditation and institutional improvement.

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Common Issues in Sub Change Proposals

This list identifies the most commonly cited areas of revision in substantive change proposals. The first section lists issues commonly caught in the preliminary staff review done by WSCUC staff. Other sections identify common issues specific to undergraduate, graduate and distance education programs.

REPORT

Data Definitions for Key Indicators (KI) Reports

The KI Fields and Definitions dictionary provides definitions of the KI data elements and documents the sources of the data.

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Do you and your loan servicer disagree about the balance or status of your loan?

For financial aid issues, please contact the Federal Student Aid Office of the Ombudsman at 1-877-557-2575, or review this resource.

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Educational Programs & Training

WSCUC offers a variety of educational programming to help expand the skills of our community, including the Accreditation Resource Conference (ARC), the Assessment Leadership Academy (ALA), and webinars and workshops on various relevant topics.

WEBINAR

International Accreditation Webinar (2021)

Description of WSCUC's process for considering international institutions for Eligibility and potential Initial Accreditation. The WSCUC Standards of Accreditation are the same for all institutions, with one additional step for international institutions called an Expression of Interest (EOI) phase.

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Key Indicators (KI) Tip Sheet for Teams

The KI Tip Sheets for Teams provides tips for how to use Key Indicators (KI) reports as part of an accreditation review, general questions to consider when reviewing and discussing the KI data, and specific questions related to the CFRs

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Tips for Institutions for Conducting Remote Reviews

This document provides tips for institutions on how to prepare for remote reviews.

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Tips for Teams for Conducting Remote Reviews

A list of suggestions and tips for teams conducting a remote review using videoconference and other virtual communication. Topics include virtual meeting etiquette and what to do before, during, and after the review.
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