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National Standards
  Revised/Updated  
Open   08/2003 GOALS OF ACCREDITATION
Open   01/2008 STANDARDS AND CRITERIA (Standards 1-11)
Open   N/A STANDARD I: EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES AND INSTITUTIONAL EVALUATION
Open   N/A STANDARD II: INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF
Open   N/A STANDARD III: ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Open   N/A STANDARD IV: ADMISSIONS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
Open   N/A STANDARD V: STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
Open   N/A STANDARD VI: CURRICULUM
Open   N/A STANDARD VII: FINANCIAL PRACTICES AND MANAGEMENT
Open   N/A STANDARD VIII: INSTRUCTIONAL SPACE AND FACILITIES
Open   N/A STANDARD IX: EVALUATION OF STUDENTS
Open   N/A STANDARD X: DISTANCE EDUCATION
Open   N/A STANDARD XI: OCCUPATIONAL ASSOCIATE DEGREE COURSES OF STUDY AND PROGRAMS

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Rules of Practice and Procedure
  Revised/Updated  
Open   01/2008 NACCAS Rules Of Practice And Procedure(Parts 1 - 11)
Open   N/A PART 1 -- ELIGIBILITY FOR ACCREDITATION, THE ACCREDITATION PROCESS, INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING DOCUMENTS TO NACCAS; DEFINITIONS
Open   N/A PART 2 -- APPLICATION FOR CANDIDATE OR ACCREDITATION STATUS
Open   N/A PART 3 -- ON-SITE EVALUATION OF APPLICANTS AND ACCREDITED SCHOOLS
Open   N/A PART 4 -- SUBSTANTIVE CHANGES AND NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Open   N/A PART 5 -- ANNUAL REPORTS AND SPECIAL REPORTS
Open   N/A PART 6 -- COMPLAINT PROCEDURE
Open   N/A PART 7 -- RULES OF PROCEDURE FOR SHOW CAUSE PROCEEDINGS
Open   N/A PART 8 -- COMMISSION ACTION: CANDIDATE AND ACCREDITATION STATUS
Open   N/A PART 9 -- RULES OF PROCEDURE FOR THE APPEAL OF ACCREDITATION STATUS DECISIONS
Open   N/A PART 10 – PROCEDURE FOR DEVELOPING STANDARDS, RULES, AND POLICIES, OPPORTUNITY TO COMMENT, AND PETITIONS FOR WAIVER
Open   N/A PART 11—CONFIDENTIALITY AND INFORMATION SHARING

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Appendices
  Revised/Updated  
Open   07/1998 Appendix #1 Statement of Scope
Open   07/2007 Appendix #2 Schedule of Fees
Open   08/2003 Appendix #3 Workshop Policy
Open   02/2001 Appendix #4 Policy and Procedures Governing Measurement of Academic Programs
Open   11/2005 Appendix #5A Institutional Self-Study: Candidate Status
        - Also see related/required items (2)
Open   07/1995 Appendix #5B Requirements for Completing the Institutional Self-Study: Accredited Status
Open   01/2007 Appendix #5C Institutional Self-Study – Format
        - Also see related/required item (1)
Open   01/2007 Appendix #5C Institutional Self-Study – Format (Word 2003 Document)
Open   11/2005 Appendix #5D Modified ISS for Category 5 Change of Ownership
Open   11/2005 Appendix #6 Addition or Change of a Program Policy
Open   11/2005 Appendix #7A Guidelines for Completing the Program Self-Study
        - Also see related/required item (1)
Open   11/2005 Appendix #7A Program Self-Study Format - Single Location (Word Document)
Open   01/2008 Appendix #7B Modified Program Self-Study - Format (Multiple Locations)
        - Also see related/required item (1)
Open   07/1993 Appendix #8 Policy on Contracting for Educational Programs or Courses
Open   01/2007 Appendix #9 Change of Ownership Policy
Open   11/2006 Appendix #10 Separate Facilities Policy
Open   07/2001 Appendix #11A Guidelines for Development of a Business Plan for an Institution Undergoing a Category 2 Relocation
Open   01/2008 Appendix #11B Withdrawl from Title IV
Open   07/1997 Appendix #12 Instructions for Submission of Petitions for a Variance to the NACCAS Rules

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Institutional Effectiveness: Policies and Guidelines
  Revised/Updated  
Open   11/2005 Advisory Committee Guidelines
Open   07/2001 Assessing Follow-Up Surveys and Outcome Rates Guidelines
Open   01/2005 Default Management Consultation Policy
Open   01/2006 Plan for Improvement of Low Outcomes Format
Open   02/2001 NACCAS Satisfactory Progress Policy For Programs Measured In Clock Hours Or Competencies
Open   01/2006 NACCAS Satisfactory Progress Policy For Credit Hour Programs

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Operations and Education: Policies and Guidelines
  Revised/Updated  
Open   10/1999 Mission: Guidelines for Development Of A Mission Statement
Open   07/2001 Admissions: Ability-to-Benefit Policy
Open   07/2001 Advertising: Catalog Requirements & Checklist
Open   05/2007 Advertising: Policy on Advertising
Open   11/2006 Withdrawl and Settlement Policy and Minimum Refund Guidelines
Open   08/1994 Complaints: Internal Grievance Procedure Policy
Open   03/2000 Complaints: Internal School Complaint Procedure Guidelines
Open   01/2005 Contract: Enrollment Agreement Requirements & Checklist
Open   02/1996 Contract: Policy on Extra Instructional Charges
Open   07/2001 Curriculum: Program/Course Outline Guidelines
Open   11/2005 Guidelines for Admission Policies

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On-Site Evaluations: Policies and Guidelines
  Revised/Updated  
Open   07/2003 Two-Day Visit Policy
Open   01/2007 Documentation for On-Site Evaluations
Open   01/2007 Annual Report Data Verification
Open   01/2008 Guidelines for Responding to Visit Reports
Open   07/1998 Evaluator Code of Ethics

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Compliance Checklists

 

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Glossary
  Revised/Updated  
Open   01/2005 Glossary of Terms

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By-Laws
  Revised/Updated  
Open   01/2007 By-Laws

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Application Forms
  Revised/Updated  
Open   12/2007 Application Form #1 - Application for Candidate Status
        - Also see related/required items (19)
Open   12/2007 Application Form #2 - Application for Accreditation
Open   12/2007 Application Form #3 -APPLICATION FOR INITIAL BRANCH CAMPUS (Word Document)
Open   12/2007 Application Form #4 - APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL OF ACCREDITATION (Word Document)
Open   01/2008 Application Form #5 - APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF A PROGRAM MEASURED IN CLOCK HOURS
Open   01/2008 Application Form #6 - APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF A PROGRAM MEASURED IN CREDITS
Open   01/2008 Application Form #7 - APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF A PROGRAM MEASURED IN COMPETENCIES (Word Document)
Open   01/2008 Application Form #8 - APPLICATION FOR CLOCK HOUR/CREDIT HOUR CONVERSION (Word Document)
Open   01/2008 Application Form #9 - APPLICATION FOR APPROVAL OF CONTRACTING FOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS OR COURSES (Word Document)
Open   12/2007 Application Form #10 - APPLICATION FOR CHANGE OF SCHOOL NAME
Open   12/2007 Application Form #11 - APPLICATION FOR CHANGE OF LOCATION
Open   12/2007 Application Form #12A - APPLICATION FOR CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP - (Single School)
Open   06/2006 Application Form #12B - APPLICATION FOR CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP - (Multiple Schools)
Open   01/2008 Application Form #13A - APPLICATION FOR CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP/FINANCIAL STRUCTURE - (Single School)
Open   01/2008 Application Form #13B - APPLICATION FOR CHANGE OF FINANCIAL STRUCTURE (Schools)
Open   01/2008 Application Form #14 - APPLICATION FOR CHANGE IN T-IV PATICIPATION

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Complaints Against Schools
  Revised/Updated  
Open   06/1995 Complaint Form
Open   07/1997 Directions For Responding To Complaints

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Evaluators’ Documents
  Revised/Updated  
Open   01/2007 Guidelines for On-Site Evaluation Teams
Open   01/2007 Evaluator Code of Ethics
Open   01/2007 Evaluation Team Member Survey
Open   08/1996 School Owner Survey
Open   03/1999 Review Form for Addition or Change of a Program
Open   10/2005 Application Academic Evaluator (Word Document)

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Visit Report Forms
  Revised/Updated  
Open   01/2006 Evaluation Summary for the Team Report on NACCAS Standards
Open   01/2007 On-Site Evaluation Visit Program Review
Open   02/2001 Team Report on NACCAS Standards
Open   01/2007 Default Information Worksheet
Open   07/2004 Initial Branch Campus On-Site Evaluation Report
Open   07/2001 Category 2 Relocation Visit Checklist
Open   01/2007 Onsite Evaluation Full Team Report Forms

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International Accreditation
  Revised/Updated  
Open   08/2003 Goals of Accreditation
Open