Policies, Procedures & Forms
Following are links to a selection of frequently used policies and procedures, grouped by subject area. Since similar policies may apply to multiple areas, such documents are numbered for clarity. Forms and guidelines for institutional reports are grouped together below.
Questions from institutions or the general public may be directed to any member of Commission staff.
Candidacy
- Requirements of Affiliation (100)
- Criteria for Candidacy (101)
- Meaning of Candidacy (4a)
- Requirements of Affiliation for Free-Standing Institutions Abroad (81)
Comments and Complaints
- Third Party Comments During Comprehensive Evaluations (77)
- Consideration of Complaints Made Against Affiliated Institutions (11)
- Complaints Against the Commission (11a)
Commission Practices
- Role and Value of Accreditation (63)
- Code of Good Practice in Accreditation (8)
- CIHE Mission Statement (33)
- Range and Meaning of Commission Actions (58)
- Periodic Review of Accredited Institutions (43)
- Public Disclosure About Affiliated Institutions (44)
- Conflict of Interest (38)
- Selection of Chairpersons and Evaluators (66)
- Student Verification and Transfer of Credit (95)
- Statement on Credits and Degrees (110)
- Transfer and Award of Academic Credit (75)
- Development and Review of Policies (120)
- NEASC Policy on Release of Information
- NEASC Policy and Procedure for Appeal of Adverse Action
Institutional Effectiveness
Institutional Reporting Guidelines and Forms
ANNUAL REPORT
BIENNIAL REVIEW OF CANDIDATE STATUS
- Checklist of Self-Study Components (68A)
- Data First forms (.xls)
Data First forms [formatted so instructions print] (.xls) - Supportive Materials for the Team Workroom (68)
- Institutional Characteristics Form
- Student Achievement and Success Initiative (.pdf)
Student Success E series (.doc) Required
Student Success S series (.doc) Required
- Procedures for Fifth-Year Reports (51)
- Distance Education Programs Form
- Data First forms (.xls)
Data First forms [formatted so instructions print] (.xls) - Student Achievement and Success Initiative (.pdf)
Student Success E series (.doc) Required
Student Success S series (.doc) Required
PROGRESS REPORT
- Guidelines for Preparing Progress Reports (28)
- Finance and Enrollment (F&E) Data Forms (.xls)
- Procedures for the Focused Evaluation Visit (52)
SUBSTANTIVE CHANGE REPORTS
- Policy on Substantive Change (72)
INFORMATION ABOUT SELECTED SUBSTANTIVE CHANGES - Procedures for the Review of Institutions Moving to the Higher or Lower Degree Level (41)
- Contractual Arrangements Involving Courses and Programs (12)
BRANCH CAMPUSES - Policy on the Review of Off-Campus Programming (27)
- Guidelines for Preparing Reports on the Establishment of Off-Campus Programming (27A)
- On-Site Evaluation of a Newly Established Branch Campus (27B)
- Guidelines for the Review of Off-Campus and Distance Education During a Comprehensive Evaluation (27C)
OVERSEAS PROGRAMS - Principles of Good Practice in Overseas International Education Programs (47)
- Procedures for the Evaluation of Overseas Instructional Locations (49)
DISTANCE EDUCATION - Guidelines for the Evaluation of Distance Learning (On-Line Learning) (90)
- Distance Education Programs Form
- Policy on the Review of Electronically Offered Degree and Certificate Programs (82)
- Guidelines for the Review of Off-Campus and Distance Education During a Comprehensive Evaluation (27C)
- Guidelines for Preparing Substantive Change Reports on the Establishment of Academic Programming Through Distance Education (93)
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