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 Management Portal (AMP) Login
Member institutions log in to the Accreditation Management Portal (AMP) to submit their annual reports, request substantive changes, and view invoices. The AMP is also used by institutions to update profile information, institutional contacts, and details related to programs and locations
Evidence and Data
This page provides access to data on WSCUC accredited institutions, information about WSCUC data initiatives such as peer benchmarking, and highlights of WSCUC’s “Better Conversations, Better Data” initiative.
Key Indicators Dashboard
The Key Indicators Dashboard (KID) presents detailed trend and comparative information on WSCUC’s accredited undergraduate and graduate institutions in a clear, easy to use format. KID displays from federal data sets to present multiple years of metrics, trend data, and comparisons based on both national and WSCUC averages. KID provides integrated, accessible data on institution size and context, student completion, student finances, institution finances, and post-graduation outcomes.
About the Accreditation Management Portal (AMP)
Member institutions log in to the Accreditation Management Portal (AMP) to submit annual reports, request substantive changes, and view invoices. The AMP is also used by institutions to update profile information, institutional contacts, and details related to programs and locations.
About WSCUC’s Key Indicators Dashboard (KID)
This document provides an overview of Key Indicators Dashboard (KID), including a description of the dashboard, the content, and how the dashboard is used as part of the accreditation process.
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.
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
Peer Benchmarking Guide
Guide to peers & benchmarking in WSCUC's Key Indicators Dashboard (KID).
Post Graduate Economic Outcomes Guide
The purposes of this guide are to support institutions in the use of economic post-graduation outcome data to 1) better understand and measure economic returns to higher education, 2) identify areas for improvement, and 3) to demonstrate compliance with WSCUC Standards. This guide is a companion to information provided in WSCUC’s Key Indicators Dashboard (KID).
Student Outcomes Overview – a Brief Guide
This document helps users understand the Student Outcomes Overview (SOO) by providing tips for reviewing the SOO, general questions to ask when considering the data, and an overview of the metrics included. The SOO is a one page summary of student outcomes data compared to peers and national values for WSCUC accredited institutions that serve undergraduates.
Student Outcomes Overview (SOO) Narrative Preparation Instructions
This document provides instructions for institutions to prepare the SOO narrative. SOO narratives demonstrate an understanding of student outcomes performance and demonstrate a proactive approach to improvement.
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