Program 认证 Information
Austin Peay has numerous programs accredited through specialized program accreditation 机构. These accreditations are earned after rigorous evaluation and proof of excellence within of the field of study and degree level. These program accrediting 机构 are on the Tennessee Higher Education Commission’s list of approved accreditors. 项目 that are not accredited or seeking accreditation go through a 项目评审 过程.
Click here for a table with information on accredited programs
The Senior 副教务长 and Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs supports the program accreditation 过程 for academic departments. Such programs fall into three categories:
- 项目 seeking initial accreditation
- 项目 seeking reaccreditation
- Accredited programs not yet up for reaccreditation
The Senior 副教务长 provides guidance and assistance regarding site visits, communication with accreditors, annual reports, self-studies, accurate and consistent university representation, and adherence to accreditation standards. 阿卜苏 Policy 2:032 Program 认证 provides information and guidelines on the 过程.
WATCH OUR PREVIOUS WORKSHOPS HERE!
Program 认证 and Review Workshop 1: Roles and Requirements
Program 认证 and Review Workshop 2: Resources
Program 认证 and Review Workshop 3: IE and Assessment
After viewing our workshops, please help us to improve our support of your program accreditation and review 过程es by completing this brief survey.
The Shared Program 认证/Review Materials (SPARM) Microsoft Teams group was created as a centralized location for information and materials that are useful university-wide when preparing or updating information for program accreditation and/or program review. Resources housed in SPARM include:
- Pertinent university documents such as bulletins, handbooks, and calendars
- University-wide statements for use in correspondence, reports, and self-studies
- Past correspondence between 阿卜苏 programs and accreditors
- Program accreditation workshop materials
- Site-visit logistical information
SPARM is maintained by the Senior 副教务长's area of Academic Affairs. 请 contact us if you would like access to the Teams group or it you have any questions, comments, or suggestions.