1. Top Ten Findings on ACCET Visits Vocational Schools ACCET Annual Conference November 4, 2014

2. Presenters Judy Hendrickson, ACCET Deputy Executive Director Linsay Oakden, ACCET Assistant Director Matthew Nessan, ACCET Accreditation Coordinator 2

3. Today’s Agenda Year in Review Least Frequently Cited Standards Most Frequently Cited Standards How to Respond to Weaknesses How to Avoid Weaknesses Questions from the Audience 3

4. Year in Review ( April 2013 – August 2014) 5 review cycles 58 institutions on 102 campuses 17 seeking initial accreditation 569 total weaknesses 4 denials 4

5. Least Frequently Cited 5

6. More Good News… 18 Standards with no 1s. 10 Standards with no 1s and few 2s. 6

7. Standards with No 1s and Few 2s I-A Mission I-B Goals II-E Communications IV-A Educational Goals/Objectives IV-B Performance Measurements V-A Instructional Methodology V-B Externship/Internship V-C Equipment/Supplies/Learning Resources V-D Facilities VII-D Student Services 7

8. Questions for the Audience Based on your experiences, what standards do you think are MOST frequently cited? Why do institutions struggle in these areas? 8

9. Top 5 Findings 9

10. Ratings Breakdown 10

11. Questions for the Audience Based on your experiences, what standards do you think are NEXT MOST frequently cited? Why do institutions struggle in these areas? 11

12. Top 6-10 Findings 12

13. Rating Breakdown 13

14. How to Respond to a Weakness Revised Policy Evidence of additional Training Evidence of Implementation – DOCUMENTATION 14

15. How can you avoid weaknesses? Sponsor/Employer Satisfaction Planning Recruitment Financial Procedures Governance Attendance Financial Assistance/Scholarships Personnel Management Program/Instruction Materials Records 15

16. T HANK YOU FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION ! Q UESTIONS ? 16