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ACCREDITATION –
“THE HOW TO’S EXPLAINED”
AN ACPHA COMMISSION
PRESENTATION
Given By:
Rick Donnelly, Ph.D, Jeff Lolli, Ed.D, & Beverly Bryant, Ed.D
Session Overview
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Our presentation will be divided into 3 parts:
1.
2.
3.
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Program Readiness
Development of the Self-Study
The Site-Visit
Summary/Takeaways
Questions
Program Readiness
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Clearly Stated Mission
 Mission

alignment
Program Learning Outcomes
 Must
be written with a measurable taxonomy
 Difference from Program Goals or Objectives
 One degree or tracks?
 Everything must flow from parent institution, etc.
Program Readiness

Operating Autonomously
 Planning/Curricular
 Should
have control of program planning and curriculum
 Financial
 Should
have control over program budget
Program Readiness
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Planning
 Strategic
 Solid
Plan
and functional Strategic Plan in place
 Marketing
 Solid
Plan
and functional Marketing Plan in place
 Curriculum
 Curriculum
Development Plan
Development Process in place and functional
 Involvement
 Must
from Key Stakeholder
have a mechanism to seek involvement from
stakeholders
Program Readiness
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Assessment Plan
 Program
must have an ongoing and up-to-date
assessment plan for all program learning outcomes
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Required Curriculum Content (Handout)
 General
Education
 Hospitality
 Work Experience
Program Readiness
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Faculty
 Qualifications
 Must
be reasonable for position
 Academically versus professionally qualified
 Full-time
v. Part-time
A
majority of the faculty that teach core courses need to
be full time
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Support Staff
 Must
have adequate support staff i.e.
administrative, lab assistance
Program Readiness
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Student Support Services
 Services
available such as:
 Tutoring
 Academic
and career advising
 Disabilities services
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Physical and Learning Resources
 Adequate
classroom and learning spaces
 Labs
 Library
resources
The Self-Study
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The Process of writing
 Should
be collaborative
 Have one person coordinating
 Usually a 6 - 12 month process
 Details
 Appendices
 Evidence, Evidence, Evidence
 Outstanding self-assessment process
The Self-Study
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Due Dates
 For
a fall semester team visit (SeptemberDecember) the self study and all supporting
documents must be received by July 1.
 For a spring team visit (January - May) the self
study and all supporting documents must be
received by November 1.
 For a summer team visit (June - August) the self
study and all supporting documents must be
received by April * This is for international programs.
The Self-Study
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Sections – Key Elements
 Mission
and Outcomes
 Administration and Governance
 Planning
 Assurance of Learning (Assessment)
 Curriculum
 Instructional Resources
 Student Support Services
 Physical and Learning Resource
 Financial Resources
The Site Visit
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Prior to the Visit

Composite of Team and Logistics
 Three
(3) person team created; one person is the Chair
 Consist of individuals from an ACPHA accredited program
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Setting The Schedule
 The
amount of time necessary for the team to complete its
work is 3 days, typically a Monday through Wednesday
format. The program must be in session during a visit
 www.acpha-cahm.org/forms.cfm
The Site Visit
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Prior to the Visit
 In
consultation with the team chair, the program will be
required to create an itinerary that will guide the
accreditation visit.
 Schedule should addresses all components of the visit and
the corresponding areas and individuals of the institution
that the team needs to consult with during the visit.
The Site Visit
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During the Visit
 Executing
 Well
the Schedule
developed schedule is crucial to the success of the
visit
 Full disclosure
 Team
Work Room and Supporting Documents
 Private
room on site for team to collaborate, meet and
write report
 Computers, a printer, internet access, office supplies
 Key to have all supported documents available and
organized in workroom
The Site Visit
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After the Visit
 Finalizing
the Team Report
 Report
will be sent to Program Dean/Director/Chair and
ACPHA Offices electronically and hard copy within 2
weeks
 Program
Response to the ACPHA Commission on
Standards “Not Met”
 Program
will be required to write a follow-up response
and plan detailing how standards “not met” will be met
 Chair will advise on timeline for follow-up plan
The Site Visit
 Final
Accreditation Decision Process
 ACPHA
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
Commission meets twice per year:
Winter Meeting in January/February
Summer Meeting during the ICHRIE Conference
 Commission
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will notify program of decision via letter
Accreditation not granted
Accreditation deferred
Accreditation granted
 Annual
Report follow-up
Summary/Takeaways
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Accreditation is:
A
mark of distinction that affords external
recognition of a Hospitality Programs commitment
to quality and improvement.
 A highly successful and well-tested system of
quality assurance and quality improvement
 An outstanding example of an effective partnership
 An outstanding example of reliable and
responsible self-regulation
Questions