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  • About AUAC

    About AUAC

    AUAC is a private, nonprofit organization that promotes the American-style education through voluntary accreditation and assessment programs. More than 170 colleges and universities worldwide have earned AUAC accreditation, demonstrating their commitment to responsible teaching.

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    • Missions

      The purposes of the Council shall be the promotion and advancement of American-style educational programs [...]

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    • Career Opportunities

      Career Opportunities

    • Leadership Team

      Executive Director Manager of Institutional Review Manager of Institutional Assessment Chief Accreditation [...]

    • Staff Directory

      Staff Directory

    • Board of Directors

      Board of Direction

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    Student Center

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    • Search Accredited Institutions

      The AUAC Directory of Accredited Institutions includes postsecondary schools, colleges, and universities inside and outside [...]

    • Prospective Student

      As a prospective student, you have several steps you can take to help you figure [...]

    • Complaint

      Complaint ProcessThe AUAC expects an individual to attempt to resolve an issue through the institution’s [...]

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  • Seeking Accreditation

    Seeking Accreditation

    • What Is Accreditation
    • Why AUAC Accreditation Matters
    • Accreditation Step by Step
    • Accreditation Fees
    • Assessment Planning
    • Decision & Notification
    • Accreditation Outside the US
    • Reaccreditation
    • What Is Accreditation

      Accreditation is a review process to determine if educational institutions meet defined standards of quality. [...]

    • Why AUAC Accreditation Matters

      Accreditation Adds ValueAUAC accreditation assures confidence that an institution has met standards essential to prepare [...]

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    • Accreditation Step by Step

      Programs new to accreditation have a required Readiness Review 12–18 months before the on-site visit.Before [...]

    • Accreditation Fees

      All fees are non-refundable and are due in full. Partial payments are not accepted. [...]

    • Assessment Planning

      The true benefits of accreditation lie in the ongoing process of assessment that lays the [...]

    • Accreditation Outside the US

      AUAC’S Role in Global AccreditationAUAC is engaged globally through four primary means:accreditation of academic programs;mutual [...]

    • Decision & Notification

      After the Due Process Response Period and receipt of the institution’s responses and required supplemental [...]

    • Reaccreditation

      Steps for Renewing AccreditationAn institution that is renewing an existing accreditation must submit a Request [...]

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    Volunteers

    One of the defining characteristics of AUAC accreditation is the involvement of a community of volunteers who support and enhance the accreditation process.

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    • The Volunteer zone
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    • Code of Conduct and Disclosure Form
    • Become a Volunteer

      AUAC’s volunteer evaluators have two primary responsibilities: Assess institutional or program quality and compliance. [...]

    • Volunteer zone

      Our community of volunteers helps schools through the accreditation process and ultimately helps students to [...]

    • Volunteer Training

      Peer review in AUAC’s accreditation process is based on the fundamental assumption that quality in [...]

    • Evalutor Documents

      AUAC Accreditation Procedures ManualThe American University Accreditation Council By-Laws

    • Code of Conduct and Disclosure Form

      High standards of honesty, integrity, and impartiality by AUAC evaluators are essential to the proper [...]

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  • Innovating Education: From Classroom Tech to Societal Impact

    Exploring how pioneering educators leverage technology for societal transformation, enhancing learning and environmental conservation In a rapidly evolving educational landscape, the fusion of technology and pedagogy is proving indispensable. Innovative [...]

  • Drivers and Enablers: Learning from Creative Thinking Experts

    The notion of “learning to be creative” from design education is relatively new in business and entrepreneurial education, so what can we learn? If we wish to move beyond business [...]

  • Call to Reforge Compact Between Higher Ed and Federal Government

    AUAC joined more than 50 other higher ed organizations in calling for the Trump administration to renew and expand the historic compact between colleges and universities and U.S. federal government. [...]

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