Section II. CORE REQUIREMENTS
5. The institution engages in ongoing, integrated, and institution-wide research-based planning
and evaluation processes that incorporate a systematic review of programs and services
that (a) results in continuing improvement and (b) demonstrates that the institution is
effectively accomplishing its mission.
12. The institution has developed an acceptable Quality Enhancement Plan and demonstrates
the plan is part of an ongoing planning and evaluation process.
16. The institution identifies expected outcomes for its educational programs and its
administrative and educational support services; assesses whether it achieves these
outcomes; and provides evidence of improvement based on analysis of those results.
Section III. COMPREHENSIVE STANDARDS
Standards for All Educational Programs
*1. The institution demonstrates that each educational program for which academic credit is
awarded is (a) is approved by the faculty and the administration, and (b) establishes and
evaluates program and learning outcomes.
Standards Specific to Undergraduate Programs
15. The institution identifies competencies within the general education core and provides
evidence that graduates have attained those college-level competencies.
* Includes all on-campus, off-campus, and distance learning programs.