The two-day visit by a CEQAC assessment team is to understand the institution’s purpose, programs, and operations based on the CEQAC criteria and detailed institution application submission.
If the assessors grant the initial accreditation or candidacy. The institution must address recommendations from the visiting committee report and complete the first full self-study by the end of the third year.
Phase two
Self-Study
Institution stakeholders are to be involved in the self-study process based on CEQAC recommendations.
Reflection on the institution’s business and management models, purpose and students’ learning outcomes.
Assessment of the programs and support initiatives and the impact on student learning according to the CEQAC criteria.
Development of an action plan that addresses identified areas for improvement.
Visiting committee for validation and enhancement based on CEQAC accreditation criteria and standards, self-study, and findings from the visit.
Builds professional cultures to support the institution-wide comprehensive action plan.
Phase three
Follow-Up Process
Annual assessment of the action plan progress and refinement of the plan as needed.