News from the April Commission Meeting

1. Change in Policy 9.9

Deferral of Accreditation Decision

The ARC-PA may defer an accreditation decision pertaining to a program until no later than the second regular meeting of the Commission following the decision to defer.

When a decision is deferred:

• the program retains its current accreditation status until a final decision is made, and
• the rationale for the deferral is communicated to the program.

2. Change in Policy 12.6

Program Response to Observations

ARC-PA actively seeks program response(s) to the observation(s) from site visits or from the commission. Observation responses are expected to succinctly clarify issues raised and explain what the program did to correct or resolve any compliance issues. and

The program’s response, including supporting documentation and evidence of compliance, must not exceed 250 pages in total length. The narrative must use standard font (Times New Roman or Calibri) not smaller than eleven (11) point font and one (1) inch margins.