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Private institution
see “independent institution.”
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Embedded assessment
a minimally intrusive and efficient method of collecting evidence of learning using the work or performances that students produce in response to course assignments.
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academic freedom
institutional policies and practices that affirm that those in the academy are free to share their convictions and responsible conclusions with their colleagues and students in their teaching, researc [..]
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ACCJC
see “Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.”
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Accountability
in higher education, being answerable to the public, e.g., students, parents, policymakers, employers. Historically, accountability has focused on financial resources; emphasis now extends to students [..]
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Accreditation
as practiced by WASC and other regional accrediting associations, a voluntary, non-governmental, peer-based form of quality assurance at the institutional level. To receive or reaffirm accredited stat [..]
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Accrediting body or agency
a voluntary, non-governmental association established to evaluate and approve educational institutions or programs. Some accrediting bodies are recognized by the U.S. Department of Education to establ [..]
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ACS
see “Accrediting Commission for Schools.”
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Ács
see “Accrediting Commission for Schools.”
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Action letter
an official, public statement of findings, approved by the WASC Senior College and University Commission and signed by the WASC president, at the conclusion of the institutional review process. The le [..]
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