Third Party Comments
American Academy of Art will undergo a comprehensive evaluation for
initial accreditation by a team representing The Higher Learning Commission
of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools on February 4th,
2008.
The Higher Learning Commission is one of six accrediting agencies in
the United States that provide institutional accreditation on a regional
basis. Institutional accreditation evaluates an entire institution and
accredits it as a whole. Other agencies provide accreditation for specific
programs. Accreditation is voluntary. The Commission accredits approximately
1100 institutions of higher education in a nineteen-state region. The
Commission is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
For the past three years, the American Academy of Art has been engaged
in a process of self-study, addressing the Commission’s requirements
and criteria for accreditation. The evaluation team will visit the institution
to gather evidence that the self-study is thorough and accurate. The team
will recommend to the Commission a continuing status for the Academy;
following a review process, the Commission itself will take the final
action.
The public is invited to submit comments regarding the college:
Public Comment on American Academy of Art
The Higher Learning Commission
30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400
Chicago, IL 60602
Comments must address substantive matters related to the quality of the
institution or its academic programs. Written, signed comments must be
received by January 4th, 2008. The Commission cannot guarantee that comments
received after the due date will be considered. Comments should include
the name, address, and telephone number of the person providing the comments.
Comments will not be treated as confidential.
Note: Individuals with a specific dispute or grievance with an institution
should request the separate Policy on Complaints document from the Commission
office. The Higher Learning Commission cannot settle disputes between
institutions and individuals. Complaints will not be considered third
party comment. |
