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AICEQA Governing Documents
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Policies
A policy is a required course of action to be followed by the AICEQA institutions. AICEQA policies may also include procedures, which are likewise a required course of action to be followed by AICEQA or its member or candidate institutions. The Principles of Accreditation requires that an institution comply with the policies and procedures of AICEQA. Policies are approved by vote of the AICEQA Board of Trustees. At its discretion, the Board may choose to forward a policy to the College Delegate Assembly for approval.
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Interpretations
An interpretation is a clarification of the expectations required of member or candidate institutions for documenting compliance with the Principles of Accreditation. Interpretations are approved by vote of the AICEQA Board of Trustees.
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Guidelines
A guideline is an advisory statement designed to assist institutions in fulfilling accreditation requirements. As such, guidelines describe recommended educational practices for documenting requirements of the Principles of Accreditation and are approved by the Executive Council. The guidelines are examples of commonly accepted practices that constitute compliance with the standard. Depending upon the nature and mission of the institution, however, other approaches may be more appropriate and also provide evidence of compliance.
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Good Practices
Good practices are commonly-accepted practices within the higher education community that enhance institutional quality. Good practices may be formulated by outside agencies and organizations and endorsed by the Executive Council or the AICEQA Board of Trustees.
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Position Statements
A position statement examines an issue facing AICEQA members, describes appropriate approaches, and states AICEQA’s stance on the issue. It is endorsed by the Executive Council or the AICEQA Board of Trustees.