--- title: "September 2024 Commission Action - Spring 2024 Accreditation Cycle" canonical: "https://resources.acenursing.org/space/CA/2545319944/September%202024%20Commission%20Action%20-%20Spring%202024%20Accreditation%20Cycle" format: markdown --- The following publicly available information is provided by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) concerning the accreditation status of the following programs reviewed by the ACEN Board of Commissioners during its meeting in September 2024. Commission staff will not speculate on what decision might be made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners the next time a program is reviewed. For additional information regarding ACEN accreditation process, access the Accreditation Manual at [https://www.acenursing.org/accreditation/accreditation-manuals](https://www.acenursing.org/accreditation/accreditation-manuals) . Access the ACEN 2023 Standards and Criteria: [https://www.acenursing.org/accreditation/standards-and-criteria](https://www.acenursing.org/accreditation/standards-and-criteria) ## Initial and Continuing Accreditation Actions ### Initial Accreditation The Commission granted initial accreditation to the following programs: - **Ana G. Mendez University – South Florida **(Associate) Miami Lakes, FL - **Ana G. Mendez University – South Florida **(Clinical Doctorate) Miami Lakes, FL - **Ana G. Mendez University – South Florida **(Master’s) Miami Lakes, FL - **Ana G. Mendez University – Tampa Bay** (Associate) Tampa, FL - **Ana G. Mendez University – Tampa Bay** (Master’s) Tampa, FL - **Bakersfield College** (Associate) Bakersfield, CA - **Batterjee Medical College** (Baccalaureate) Jeddah, Saudi Arabia - **Brewton-Parker College **(Baccalaureate) Mount Vernon, GA - **College of the Mainland** (Baccalaureate) Texas City, TX - **Community College of Denver** (Practical) Denver, CO - **EASTERN Center for Arts and Technology **(Practical) Willow Grove, PA - **Enterprise State Community College** (Practical) Enterprise, AL - **Fort Hays Tech – North Central** (Associate) Beloit, KS - **Galveston College** (Baccalaureate) Galveston, TX - **Georgia Southwestern State University** (Associate) Americus, GA - **Hardon Educational Institute** (Practical) Indianapolis, IN - **Hazard Community and Technical College** (Associate) Hazard, KY - **HCI College – West Palm Beach** (Associate) West Palm Beach, FL - **Herzing University – Orlando** (Practical) Winter Park, FL - **Herzing University – Tampa **(Associate) Tampa, FL - **Herzing University – Tampa** (Practical) Tampa, FL - **Isra University** (Baccalaureate) Amman, Jordan - **Jersey College – Brooksville **(Associate) Brooksville, FL - **Jersey College – Naples** (Associate) Naples, FL - **King Saud University** (Baccalaureate) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - **King Saud University** (Master’s) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - **Lac Courte Oreilles Ojibwe University **(Associate) Hayward, WI - **Larkin School of Nursing** (Associate) South Miami, FL - **Larkin School of Nursing** (Baccalaureate) South Miami, FL - **Larkin School of Nursing** (Master’s) South Miami, FL - **Navarro College** (Baccalaureate) Corsicana, TX - **Rasmussen University – Romeoville **(Associate) Romeoville, IL - **Swedish Institute College of Health Sciences** (Associate) New York, NY - **Truckee Meadows Community College** (Baccalaureate) Reno, NV - **Universitas Gadjah Mada** (Baccalaureate) Sleman, Indonesia - **University of Mobile** (Associate) Mobile, AL - **Valley College – Beckley Campus** (Associate) Beckley, WV - **Valley College – Martinsburg WV Campus **(Associate) Martinsburg, WV - **Vernon College **(Associate) Vernon, TX ### Continuing Accreditation The Commission granted continuing accreditation to the following programs: - **Aims Community College** (Associate) Greeley, CO - **Alfred State College, SUNY College of Technology** (Associate) Alfred, NY - **Arizona Western College** (Associate) Yuma, AZ - **Atenas University** (Associate) Manatí, PR - **Bethesda Health Inc. **(Associate) Boynton Beach, FL - **Butler County Community College – Kansas **(Associate) El Dorado, KS - **Carrington College – Albuquerque **(Associate) Albuquerque, NM - **Carrington College – Reno** (Associate) Reno, NV - **Cochise College** (Associate) Sierra Vista, AZ - **College of Coastal Georgia** (Associate) Brunswick, GA - **College of Coastal Georgia** (Baccalaureate) Brunswick, GA - **College of Southern Idaho** (Associate) Twin Falls, ID - **Concorde Career Colleges, Inc. **(Practical) Aurora, CO - **Eastern Oklahoma State College** (Associate) Wilburton, OK - **Everett Community College** (Associate) Everett, WA - **Excelsior University** (Baccalaureate) Albany, NY - **Excelsior University** (Master’s) Albany, NY - **Georgia Highlands College** (Associate) Rome, GA - **Georgia Highlands College** (Baccalaureate) Rome, GA - **Great Plains Technology Center** (Practical) Lawton, OK - **Greene County Career & Technology Center** (Practical) Waynesburg, PA - **Gwinnett Technical College** (Associate) Lawrenceville, GA - **Helena College – University of Montana **(Associate) Helena, MT - **Herzing University – Orlando** (Associate) Winter Park, FL - **Highland Community College** (Associate) Atchison, KS - **Jordan University of Science & Technology** (Baccalaureate) Irbid, Jordan - **LaGrange College** (Baccalaureate) LaGrange, GA - **LaGuardia Community College – CUNY **(Associate) Long Island City, NY - **Luna Community College** (Associate) Las Vegas, NM - **Meridian Technology Center **(Practical) Stillwater, OK - **Metro Technology Centers** (Practical) Oklahoma City, OK - **Midway University** (Baccalaureate) Midway, KY - **Minnesota West Community & Technical College** (Practical) Worthington, MN - **Monroe Community College** (Associate) Rochester, NY - **New England Institute of Technology** (Associate) East Greenwich, RI - **Northeast Community College** (Associate) Norfolk, NE - **Northwest Technical College** (Associate) Bemidji, MN - **Northwest Technical College** (Practical) Bemidji, MN - **Ocean County College** (Associate) Toms River, NJ - **Orange County Community College** (Associate) Middletown, NY - **Pennsylvania Western University** (Associate) Oil City, PA - **Pennsylvania Western University** (Baccalaureate) Oil City, PA - **Rockland Community College** (Associate) Suffern, NY - **Sacramento City College – Los Rios District** (Associate) Sacramento, CA - **San Antonio College** (Associate) San Antonio, TX - **State College of Florida – Manatee – Sarasota **(Baccalaureate) Bradenton, FL - **Tarrant County College** (Associate) Fort Worth, TX - **Troy University** (Clinical Doctorate) Troy, AL - **Troy University** (Master’s/Post-Master’s Certificate(s)) Troy, AL - **University of North Georgia** (Baccalaureate) Dahlonega, GA - **University of Rio Grande** (Associate) Rio Grande, OH - **Wagner College** (Baccalaureate) Staten Island, NY - **Wagner College** (Master’s/Post-Master’s Certificate(s)) Staten Island, NY - **Washtenaw Community College** (Associate) Ann Arbor, MI - **Western Nebraska Community College** (Practical) Scottsbluff, NE - **White Mountains Community College** (Associate) Berlin, NH ### Continuing Accreditation – Remove Conditions Status The Commission removed the conditions status and granted continuing accreditation after review of a follow-up report to the following programs: - **Albany State University **(Associate) Albany, GA - **Central Community College** (Associate) Grand Island, NE - **Eastern Florida State College** (Associate) Cocoa, FL - **Fayette County Career and Technical Institute **(Practical) Uniontown, PA - **George Corley Wallace Community College – Selma **(Associate) Selma, AL - **Miami Regional University** (Associate) Miami Springs, FL - **Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College** (Associate) Miami, OK - **Northwest Arkansas Community College** (Associate) Bentonville, AR - **Rasmussen University – Moorhead **(Associate) Moorhead, MN - **Rasmussen University – Overland Park** (Associate) Overland Park, KS - **The University of Jordan** (Baccalaureate) Amman, Jordan - **University of New Mexico – Valencia **(Associate) Los Lunas, NM - **University of Rio Grande** (Associate) Rio Grande, OH The Commission removed the conditions status and granted continuing accreditation after a follow-up visit to the following programs: - None ### Continuing Accreditation – Remove Warning Status The Commission removed the warning status and granted continuing accreditation after a follow-up visit to the following programs: - None ### Continuing Accreditation – Remove Good Cause Status The Commission removed the good cause status and granted continuing accreditation after a follow-up visit to the following programs: - **Bishop State Community College** (Practical) Mobile, AL - **Norfolk Technical Center** (Practical) Norfolk, VA ### Affirm Continuing Accreditation The Commission affirmed accreditation after a focused visit to the following programs: - **San Antonio College** (Associate) San Antonio, TX The Commission affirmed accreditation after a verification visit to the following programs: - None ### Affirm Continuing Accreditation – Remove Good Cause Status The Commission removed the good cause status and affirmed continuing accreditation after a focused visit to the following programs: - None ### Continuing Accreditation with Conditions The Commission granted continuing accreditation with conditions to the following programs: - **Augusta Technical College **(Associate) Augusta, GA **related to non-compliance with:** - **Standard 3 Students, Criterion 3.3** - There is a lack of evidence that formal complaints or grievances receive due process and timely resolution in accordance with governing organization and nursing program policies or procedures. - **Baltimore City Community College** (Associate) Baltimore, MD **related to non-compliance with:** - **Standard 2 Faculty, Criterion 2.8** - There is a lack of evidence that full-time faculty performance is regularly reviewed for effectiveness in their assigned responsibilities. - **Standard 2 Faculty, Criterion 2.8** - There is a lack of evidence that part-time faculty performance is regularly reviewed for effectiveness in their assigned responsibilities. - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.1** - There is a lack of evidence that faculty implement actions based on data analysis to improve end-of-program student learning outcome achievement. - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.1** - There is a lack of evidence that faculty use a variety of appropriate direct outcome assessment methods for each end-of-program student learning outcome. - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.1** - There is a lack of evidence that there is accurate documentation of the end-of-program student learning outcome assessment data for the three most recent years. - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.2** - There is a lack of evidence that faculty analyze program completion rate data annually and implement actions based on data analysis to improve the program completion rate. - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.2** - There is a lack of evidence that faculty analyze program completion rate data annually and implement actions based on data analysis to improve the program completion rate. - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.2** - There is a lack of evidence that there is documentation of program completion rate data, analysis of data, and/or the use of analyzed data for program decision-making. - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.3** - There is a lack of evidence that faculty analyze licensure examination pass rate data annually and implement actions based on data analysis to improve students’ pass rate. - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.3** - There is a lack of evidence that licensure examination pass rate data, analysis of data, and use of data analysis in program decision-making are documented. - **Broward County Public Schools** (Practical) Coconut Creek, FL **related to non-compliance with:** - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.1** - There is a lack of evidence that faculty use a variety of appropriate direct outcome** **assessment methods for each end-of-program student learning outcome. - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.1** - There is a lack of evidence that faculty establish a specific, measurable expected level of achievement outcome statement for each summative assessment method. - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.1** - There is a lack of evidence that faculty analyze assessment data at regular intervals and that faculty implement actions based on data analysis to improve end-of-program student learning outcome achievement. - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.1** - There is a lack of evidence that assessment data, analysis of data, and the use of analyzed data for program decision-making are documented. - **Bunker Hill Community College** (Associate) Boston, MA **related to non-compliance with:** - **Standard 3 Students, Criterion 3.2** - There is a lack of evidence that formal complaints and grievance procedures and policies for nursing students are implemented as published. - **Standard 3 Students, Criterion 3.3** - There is a lack of evidence that formal complaints or grievances receive due process and timely resolution in accordance with governing organization policies or procedures. - **College of DuPage** (Associate) Glen Ellyn, IL **related to non-compliance with:** - **Standard 2 Faculty, Criterion 2.2** - There is a lack of evidence that part-time faculty hold the educational requirements required by the governing organization and regulatory agencies. - **Standard 2 Faculty, Criterion 2.7** - There is a lack of evidence that part-time faculty develop and maintain current expertise in their teaching responsibilities, including evidence-based teaching/instructional strategies that are relevant for all methods of delivery. - **Standard 2 Faculty, Criterion 2.8** - There is a lack of evidence that full-time faculty performance is regularly reviewed for effectiveness in their assigned responsibilities. - **Standard 2 Faculty, Criterion 2.8** - There is a lack of evidence that part-time faculty performance is regularly reviewed for effectiveness in their assigned responsibilities. - **Dallas College** (Associate) Dallas, TX **related to non-compliance with:** - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.1** - There is a lack of evidence that faculty analyze assessment data at regular intervals** **and that faculty implement actions based on data analysis to improve end-of-program student learning outcome achievement. - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.1** - There is a lack of evidence that assessment data, analysis of data, and the use of analyzed data for program decision-making are documented. - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.1** - There is a lack of evidence that faculty collect aggregate assessment data at regular, faculty-determined intervals. - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.2** - There is a lack of evidence that faculty establish a specific, measurable expected level of achievement outcome statement for on-time program completion rate and provide a rationale for each program option. - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.2** - There is a lack of evidence that faculty calculate the on-time program completion** **rate from the first nursing course through completion of the courses required for** **conferral of a certificate, diploma, or degree. - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.2** - There is a lack of evidence that faculty collect program completion rate data annually. - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.2** - There is a lack of evidence that faculty analyze program completion rate data annually and implement actions based on data analysis to improve the program completion rate. - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.2** - There is a lack of evidence that program completion rate data, analysis of data, and the use of analyzed data for program decision-making are documented. - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.4** - There is a lack of evidence that faculty collect aggregate job placement rate data annually. - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.4** - There is a lack of evidence that faculty analyze the sufficiency of job placement rate data annually. - **Dallas College** (Practical) Dallas, TX **related to non-compliance with:** - **Standard 4 Curriculum, Criterion 4.1** - There is a lack of evidence that the end-of-program student learning outcomes apply to all program options and reflect the educational level at which students are being prepared. - **Standard 4 Curriculum, Criterion 4.2** - There is a lack of evidence that the course student learning outcomes are organized to demonstrate progression to facilitate the students’ achievement of the end-of-program student learning outcomes. - **Standard 4 Curriculum, Criterion 4.6** - There is a lack of evidence that credits and/or clock hours for all nursing courses in the program of study, including ratios for contact hours, comply with requirements of the regulatory agencies. - **Standard 4 Curriculum, Criterion 4.6** - There is a lack of evidence that course credits and/or clock hours for all nursing courses in the program of study, including ratios for contact hours, comply with requirements of the governing organization. - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.1** - There is a lack of evidence that faculty establish a specific, measurable expected level of achievement outcome statement for each summative assessment method. - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.1** - There is a lack of evidence that faculty use a variety of appropriate direct outcome assessment methods for each end-of-program student learning outcome. - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.2** - There is a lack of evidence that faculty collect program completion rate data annually. - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.2** - There is a lack of evidence that program completion rate data, analysis of data, and the use of analyzed data for program decision-making are documented. - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.2** - There is a lack of evidence that faculty establish a specific, measurable expected level of achievement outcome statement for on-time program completion rate and provide a rationale for each program option. - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.2** - There is a lack of evidence that faculty analyze program completion rate data annually and implement actions based on data analysis to improve the program completion rate. - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.2** - There is a lack of evidence that faculty calculate the on-time program completion rate from the first nursing course through completion of the courses required for conferral of a certificate, diploma, or degree for each program option. - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.3** - There is a lack of evidence that aggregate licensure and/or certification examination pass rate data meet ACEN requirements. - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.4** - There is a lack of evidence that job placement rate data, analysis of data, and use of data analysis in program decision-making are documented. - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.4** - There is a lack of evidence that faculty analyze the sufficiency of job placement rate data annually. - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.4** - There is a lack of evidence that faculty analyze program completion rate data annually and implement actions based on data analysis to improve the program completion rate. - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.4** - There is a lack of evidence that faculty collect aggregate job placement rate data annually. - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.4** - There is a lack of evidence that faculty analyze job placement rate data annually and implement actions based on data analysis to improve graduates’ job placement rates. - **Eastern Kentucky University** (Associate) Richmond, KY **related to non-compliance with:** - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.1** - There is a lack of evidence that faculty use a variety of appropriate direct outcome assessment methods for each end-of-program student learning outcome. - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.1** - There is a lack of evidence that faculty analyze assessment data at regular intervals and implement actions based on data analysis to improve end-of-program student learning outcome achievement. - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.1** - There is a lack of evidence that assessment data, analysis of data, and the use of analyzed data for program decision-making are documented. - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.2** - There is a lack of evidence that faculty analyze program completion rate data annually and implement actions based on data analysis to improve the program completion rate. - **Helene Fuld College of Nursing **(Associate) New York, NY **related to non-compliance with:** - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.1** - There is a lack of evidence that faculty use a variety of appropriate direct outcome assessment methods for each end-of-program student learning outcome. - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.1** - There is a lack of evidence that faculty analyze assessment data at regular intervals and that faculty implement actions based on data analysis to improve end-of-program student learning outcome achievement. - **Henrico County Public Schools** (Practical) Richmond, VA **related to non-compliance with:** - **Standard 2 Faculty, Criterion 2.8** - There is a lack of evidence that full-time faculty performance is regularly reviewed for effectiveness in their assigned responsibilities. - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.1** - There is a lack of evidence that faculty analyze assessment data at regular intervals and that faculty implement actions based on data analysis to improve end-of-program student learning outcome achievement. - **Lenape Technical School** (Practical) Ford City, PA **related to non-compliance with:** - **Standard 4 Curriculum, Criterion 4.4** - There is a lack of evidence that the nursing curriculum is implemented as published. - **Standard 4 Curriculum, Criterion 4.6** - There is a lack of evidence that course clock hours for all nursing courses in the program of study, including ratios for contact hours, comply with requirements of the governing organization. - **Standard 4 Curriculum, Criterion 4.6** - There is a lack of evidence that clock hours for all nursing courses in the program of study, including ratios for contact hours, are accurate and comply with requirements of the regulatory agencies. - **Standard 4 Curriculum, Criterion 4.10** - There is a lack of evidence that formative and summative evaluation methods align with the progression of course student learning outcomes. - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.1** - There is a lack of evidence that assessment data, analysis of data, and the use of analyzed data for program decision-making are documented. - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.1** - There is a lack of evidence that faculty use a variety of appropriate direct outcome assessment methods for each end-of-program student learning outcome. - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.1** - There is a lack of evidence that faculty establish a specific, measurable expected level of achievement outcome statement for each summative assessment method. - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.1** - There is a lack of evidence that faculty collect aggregate assessment data at regular, faculty-determined intervals. - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.1** - There is a lack of evidence that faculty analyze assessment data at regular intervals and that faculty implement actions based on data analysis to improve end-of-program student learning outcome achievement. - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.2** - There is a lack of evidence that faculty calculate the on-time program completion rate from the first nursing course through completion of the courses required for conferral of a certificate, diploma, or degree for each program option. - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.2** - There is a lack of evidence that faculty establish a specific, measurable expected level of achievement outcome statement for on-time program completion rate and provide a rationale for each program option. - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.2** - There is a lack of evidence that faculty analyze program completion rate data annually and implement actions based on data analysis to improve the program completion rate. - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.3** - There is a lack of evidence that faculty analyze licensure examination pass rate data annually and that faculty implement actions based on data analysis to improve students’ pass rate. - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.3** - There is a lack of evidence that licensure examination pass rate data, analysis of data, and the use of analyzed data for program decision-making are documented. - **Lubbock Christian University** (Baccalaureate) Lubbock, TX **related to non-compliance with:** - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.1** - There is a lack of evidence that faculty use a variety of appropriate direct outcome assessment methods for each end-of-program student learning outcome. - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.1** - There is a lack of evidence that faculty collect aggregate assessment data at regular, faculty-determined intervals. - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.2** - There is a lack of evidence that faculty calculate the on-time program completion rate from the first nursing course through completion of the courses required for conferral of a certificate, diploma, or degree for each program option. - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.2** - There is a lack of evidence that faculty establish a specific, measurable expected level of achievement outcome statement for on-time program completion rate and provide a rationale for each program option. - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.2** - There is a lack of evidence that faculty collect program completion rate data annually. - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.2** - There is a lack of evidence that program completion rate data, analysis of data, and use of data analysis in program decision-making are documented. - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.4** - There is a lack of evidence that faculty collect aggregate job placement rate data annually. - **Murray State College** (Associate) Tishomingo, OK **related to non-compliance with:** - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.2** - There is a lack of evidence that faculty analyze program completion rate data annually and implement actions based on data analysis to improve the program completion rate. - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.2** - There is a lack of evidence that program completion rate data, analysis of data, and the use of analyzed data for program decision-making are documented. - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.4** - There is a lack of evidence that faculty analyze the sufficiency of job placement rate data annually. - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.4** - There is a lack of evidence that faculty analyze job placement rate data annually and implement actions based on data analysis to improve graduates’ job placement rates. - **Otero College** (Associate) La Junta, CO **related to non-compliance with:** - **Standard 4 Curriculum, Criterion 4.10** - There is a lack of evidence that formative and summative evaluation methods are utilized throughout the curriculum in all learning environments. - **Standard 4 Curriculum, Criterion 4.10** - There is a lack of evidence that formative and summative evaluation methods are varied and appropriate for all methods of delivery. - **Standard 4 Curriculum, Criterion 4.10** - There is a lack of evidence that formative and summative evaluation methods align with the progression of course student learning outcomes. - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.1** - There is a lack of evidence that faculty use a variety of appropriate direct outcome assessment methods for each end-of-program student learning outcome. - **South Texas College** (Associate) McAllen, TX **related to non-compliance with:** - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.1** - There is a lack of evidence that faculty use a variety of appropriate direct outcome assessment methods for each end-of-program student learning outcome. - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.1** - There is a lack of evidence that faculty establish a specific, measurable expected level of achievement outcome statement for each summative assessment method. - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.1** - There is a lack of evidence that faculty implement actions based on data analysis to improve end-of-program student learning outcome achievement. - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.1** - There is a lack of evidence that assessment data, analysis of data, and use of data analysis in program decision-making are documented. - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.1** - There is a lack of evidence that faculty collect aggregate assessment data at regular, faculty-determined intervals. ### Continuing Accreditation with Warning The Commission granted continuing accreditation with warning to the following programs: - **Gordon State College** (Associate) Barnesville, GA **related to non-compliance with:** - **Standard 2 Faculty, Criterion 2.2** - There is a lack of evidence that part-time faculty hold the educational requirements required by the governing organization and/or regulatory agencies. - **Standard 2 Faculty, Criterion 2.8** - There is a lack of evidence that part-time faculty performance is regularly reviewed for effectiveness in their assigned responsibilities. - **Standard 3 Students, Criterion 3.2** - There is a lack of evidence that admissions policies for nursing students are implemented as published. - **Standard 3 Students, Criterion 3.2** - There is a lack of evidence that progression policies for nursing students are implemented as published. - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.1** - There is a lack of evidence that faculty collect aggregate assessment data at regular, faculty-determined intervals. - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.1** - There is a lack of evidence that faculty analyze assessment data at regular intervals and that faculty implement actions based on data analysis to improve end-of-program student learning outcome achievement. - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.1** - There is a lack of evidence that assessment data, analysis of data, and the use of analyzed data for program decision-making are documented. - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.2** - There is a lack of evidence that faculty analyze program completion rate data annually and implement actions based on data analysis to improve the program completion rate. - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.2** - There is a lack of evidence that there is a written systematic plan for evaluation. - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.2** - There is a lack of evidence that program completion rate data, analysis of data, and the use of analyzed data for program decision-making are documented. - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.4** - There is a lack of evidence that faculty use appropriate assessment methods to gather job placement rate data. - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.4** - There is a lack of evidence that faculty have established a specific, measurable expected level of achievement outcome statement for job placement for each program option. - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.4** - There is a lack of evidence that faculty collect aggregate job placement rate data annually. - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.4** - There is a lack of evidence that faculty analyze the sufficiency of job placement rate data annually. - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.4** - There is a lack of evidence that faculty analyze job placement rate data annually and implement actions based on data analysis to improve graduates’ job placement rates. - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.4** - There is a lack of evidence that there is a written systematic plan for evaluation. - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.4** - There is a lack of evidence that job placement rate data, analysis of data, and the use of analyzed data for program decision-making are documented. - **Gordon State College** (Baccalaureate) Barnesville, GA **related to non-compliance with:** - **Standard 2 Faculty, Criterion 2.2** - There is a lack of evidence that part-time faculty hold the educational requirements required by the governing organization and regulatory agencies. - **Standard 2 Faculty, Criterion 2.8** - There is a lack of evidence that part-time faculty performance is regularly reviewed for effectiveness in their assigned responsibilities. - **Standard 3 Students, Criterion 3.2** - There is a lack of evidence that admissions policies for nursing students are publicly accessible, current, non-discriminatory, and implemented as published. - **Standard 3 Students, Criterion 3.2** - There is a lack of evidence that progression policies for nursing students are publicly accessible, current, non-discriminatory, and implemented as published. - **Standard 4 Curriculum, Criterion 4.4** - There is a lack of evidence that the nursing curriculum is developed by faculty and regularly reviewed for currency. - **Standard 4 Curriculum, Criterion 4.9** - There is a lack of evidence that clinical/practicum learning environments and experiences reflect evidence-based nursing practice. - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.1** - There is a lack of evidence that faculty collect aggregate assessment data at regular, faculty-determined intervals. - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.1** - There is a lack of evidence that faculty analyze assessment data at regular intervals and that faculty implement actions based on data analysis to improve end-of-program student learning outcome achievement. - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.1** - There is a lack of evidence that assessment data, analysis of data, and the use of analyzed data for program decision-making are documented. - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.2** - There is a lack of evidence that program completion rate data, analysis of data, and the use of analyzed data for program decision-making are documented. - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.2** - There is a lack of evidence that there is a written systematic plan for evaluation. - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.2** - There is a lack of evidence that faculty analyze program completion rate data annually and implement actions based on data analysis to improve the program completion rate. - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.4** - There is a lack of evidence that faculty use appropriate assessment methods to gather job placement rate data. - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.4** - There is a lack of evidence that faculty have established a specific, measurable expected level of achievement outcome statement for job placement for each program option. - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.4** - There is a lack of evidence that faculty analyze the sufficiency of job placement rate data annually. - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.4** - There is a lack of evidence that faculty analyze job placement rate data annually and implement actions based on data analysis to improve graduates’ job placement rates. - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.4** - There is a lack of evidence that faculty collect aggregate job placement rate data annually. - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.4** - There is a lack of evidence that there is a written systematic plan for evaluation. - **Premiere International College** (Associate) Fort Myers, FL **related to non-compliance with:** - **Standard 1 Administrative Capacity and Resources, Criterion 1.9** - There is a lack of evidence that the nursing program has sufficient physical resources to support the program for all methods of delivery. - **Standard 3 Students, Criterion 3.2** - There is a lack of evidence that progression policies for nursing students are accurate, publicly accessible, current, and/or implemented as published. - **Standard 3 Students, Criterion 3.2** - There is a lack of evidence that graduation policies for nursing students are publicly accessible, current, non-discriminatory, and implemented as published. - **Standard 3 Students, Criterion 3.3** - There is a lack of evidence that formal complaints or grievances receive due process and timely resolution in accordance with the governing organization and nursing program policies or procedures. - **Standard 4 Curriculum, Criterion 4.2** - There is a lack of evidence that the course student learning outcomes are organized to demonstrate progression to facilitate the students’ achievement of the end-of-program student learning outcomes. - **Standard 4 Curriculum, Criterion 4.10** - There is a lack of evidence that formative and summative evaluation methods align with the progression of course student learning outcomes. - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.1** - There is a lack of evidence that faculty use a variety of appropriate direct outcome assessment methods for each end-of-program student learning outcome. - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.1** - There is a lack of evidence that faculty establish a specific, measurable expected level of achievement outcome statement for each summative assessment method. - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.2** - There is a lack of evidence that faculty establish a specific, measurable expected level of achievement outcome statement for on-time program completion rate and provide a rationale for each program option. - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.2** - There is a lack of evidence that faculty analyze program completion rate data annually and implement actions based on data analysis to improve the program completion rate. - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.2** - There is a lack of evidence that faculty calculate the on-time program completion rate from the first nursing course through completion of the courses required for conferral of a certificate, diploma, or degree for each program option. - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.2** - There is a lack of evidence that faculty collect program completion rate data annually. - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.2** - There is a lack of evidence that program completion rate data, analysis of data, and use of data analysis in program decision-making are documented. ### Continuing Accreditation for Good Cause The Commission granted continuing accreditation for good cause to the following programs: - **Durham Technical Community College** (Practical) Durham, NC **related to non-compliance with:** - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.1** - There is a lack of evidence that assessment data, analysis of data, and use of data analysis in program decision-making are documented. - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.1** - There is a lack of evidence that faculty use a variety of appropriate direct outcome assessment methods for each end-of-program student learning outcome. - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.1** - There is a lack of evidence that faculty establish a specific, measurable expected level of achievement outcome statement for each summative assessment method. - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.1** - There is a lack of evidence that faculty collect aggregate assessment data at regular, faculty-determined intervals. - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.1** - There is a lack of evidence that faculty analyze assessment data at regular intervals and implement actions based on data analysis to improve end-of-program student learning outcome achievement. - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.2** - There is a lack of evidence that faculty collect program completion rate data annually. - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.2** - There is a lack of evidence that faculty calculate the on-time program completion rate from the first nursing course through completion of the courses required for conferral of a certificate, diploma, or degree for each program option. - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.2** - There is a lack of evidence that faculty establish a specific, measurable expected level of achievement outcome statement for on-time program completion rate and provide a rationale for each program option. - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.2** - There is a lack of evidence that program completion rate data, analysis of data, and use of data analysis in program decision-making are documented. - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.2** - There is a lack of evidence that faculty analyze program completion rate data annually and implement actions based on data analysis to improve the program completion rate. - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.3** - There is a lack of evidence that licensure and/or certification examination pass rate data, analysis of data, and use of data analysis in program decision-making are documented. - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.3** - There is a lack of evidence that faculty analyze licensure and/or certification examination pass rate data annually and implement actions based on data analysis to improve students’ pass rate. - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.4** - There is a lack of evidence that job placement rate data, analysis of data, and use of data analysis in program decision-making are documented. - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.4** - There is a lack of evidence that faculty use appropriate assessment methods to gather job placement rate data. - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.4** - There is a lack of evidence that faculty collect aggregate job placement rate data annually. - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.4** - There is a lack of evidence that faculty have established a specific, measurable expected level of achievement outcome statement for job placement. - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.4** - There is a lack of evidence that faculty analyze job placement rate data annually and implement actions based on data analysis to improve graduates’ job placement rates. - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.4** - There is a lack of evidence that faculty analyze the sufficiency of job placement rate data annually. - **Trocaire College** (Associate) Buffalo, NY **related to non-compliance with:** - **Standard 2 Faculty, Criterion 2.2** - There is a lack of evidence that part-time faculty hold the educational requirements required by the governing organization and regulatory agencies. ### Affirm Continuing Accreditation, Change Status to Continuing Accreditation with Conditions The Commission affirmed the continuing accreditation and changed the accreditation status to continuing accreditation with conditions after a focused visit to the following programs: - **Helene Fuld College of Nursing **(Associate) New York, NY** related to non-compliance with:** - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.1** - There is a lack of evidence that faculty use a variety of appropriate direct outcome assessment methods for each end-of-program student learning outcome. - **Standard 5 Outcomes, Criterion 5.1** - There is a lack of evidence that faculty analyze assessment data at regular intervals and that faculty implement actions based on data analysis to improve end-of-program student learning outcome achievement. ### Affirm Continuing Accreditation, Change Status to Continuing Accreditation with Warning The Commission affirmed the continuing accreditation and changed the accreditation status to continuing accreditation with warning after a focused visit to the following programs: - None ### Affirm Continuing Accreditation, Change Status to Continuing Accreditation for Good Cause The Commission changed the accreditation status to continuing accreditation for good cause after a focused visit to the following programs: - None ## Adverse Actions Any program denied initial or continuing accreditation has the right to forward comments regarding the Commission decision to the ACEN within 60 days of that decision. The ACEN will forward to the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education any comments submitted by the nursing program. ### Deny Initial Accreditation The Commission denied initial accreditation to the following programs: - None ### Deny Continuing Accreditation The Commission denied continuing accreditation to the following programs: - None ## Definitions **Continuing Accreditation:** A determination by the ACEN Board of Commissioners that a nursing program is in compliance with all Accreditation Standards. **Continuing Accreditation with Conditions:** A measure imposed by the ACEN Board of Commissioners following the determination of non-compliance with one (1) or two (2) Accreditation Standards. Next review and follow-up action(s) are determined by the Board of Commissioners. **Continuing Accreditation with Warning:** A measure imposed by the ACEN Board of Commissioners following the determination of non-compliance with three (3) or more Accreditation Standards. Next review and follow-up action(s) are determined by the Board of Commissioners. **Continuing Accreditation for Good Cause:** A measure imposed by the ACEN Board of Commissioners following the determination that a nursing program has not remedied deficiencies at the conclusion of its maximum monitoring period and the program has (a) has demonstrated significant recent accomplishments in addressing non-compliance; (b) has documented that it has the potential to remedy all deficiencies within the extended period as defined by the Commission; that is, that the program provides evidence which makes it reasonable for the Commission to determine it will remedy all deficiencies within the extended time defined by the Commission; and (c) provides assurance to the Commission that it is not aware of any other reasons, other than those identified by the Commission, why the nursing program could not be continued for good cause. **Denied Initial Accreditation:** A determination by the ACEN Board of Commissioners that a nursing program is in non-compliance with one or more Accreditation Standard. **Denied Continuing Accreditation:** A determination by the ACEN Board of Commissioners that a nursing program on conditions, warning, or for good cause is found to be in continued non-compliance with any Accreditation Standard. Thereafter the nursing program is removed from the listings of accredited programs. **Focused Visit:** A site visit authorized by the ACEN Board of Commissioners to review significant accreditation-related information disclosed about a program as a result of: A substantive change; Information revealed about a program between periods of scheduled review; Information received from the governing organization’s accrediting body related to an adverse action; Information received from the program’s state regulatory agency for nursing related to a change in its status; Information revealed by a program during the Evaluation Review Panel process; Information received from the U.S. Department of Education regarding a program’s compliance responsibilities under Title IV of the Higher Education Act such as information related to a program’s most recent student loan default rates, the results of financial or compliance audits, program reviews, and any other information that may be provided by the U.S. Department of Education. **Follow-up Report:** A report prepared by a program addressing the Standard(s) for which the nursing program was found to be in non-compliance during the program’s previous review by the ACEN Board of Commissioners. **Initial Accreditation:** A determination by the ACEN Board of Commissioners that a nursing program is in compliance with all Accreditation Standards. **Remove the Conditions Status and Grant Continuing Accreditation:** A determination by the ACEN Board of Commissioners that a nursing program is in compliance with the Accreditation Standard(s) that the program was found to be in non-compliance during the program’s previous review by the ACEN Board of Commissioners. **Remove the Good Cause Status and Grant Continuing Accreditation:** A determination by the ACEN Board of Commissioners that a nursing program is in compliance with the Accreditation Standards that the program was found to be in non-compliance during the program’s previous review by the ACEN Board of Commissioners. **Remove the Warning Status and Grant Continuing Accreditation:** A determination by the ACEN Board of Commissioners that a nursing program is in compliance with the Accreditation Standard(s) that the program was found to be in non-compliance during the program’s previous review by the ACEN Board of Commissioners. **Substantive Change Report:** A report submitted by an accredited program informing the ACEN of a significant modification or expansion of the nature and scope of a nursing program and/or nursing education unit. 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