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of Accreditation
The costs of ACA Accreditation of academic programs in communication
fall into four categories: (1) Fees and dues to the Association,
(2) honoraria for the site evaluation team members, (3) travel
expenses for the members of the site team, and (4) in-kind
support for the site evaluation team during the site visit.
These costs are borne exclusively by the institution being
evaluated and must be paid in advance of the site visit and
regardless of the team's recommendation.
The American Communication Association shall receive $1,000
for its accreditation service. This fee includes one year
of institutional membership in the ACA for the Unit being
evaluated. Annual institutional membership dues after the
first year are $200 if the Unit chooses to continue its affiliation.
This fee must be received in the office of the ACA Executive
Director at least one week prior to the site visit. The total
per diem payment for all members of the site evaluation team
is made in a separate payment to the American Communication
Association, and also is due in the office of the Executive
Director at least one week prior to the site visit. All airline
tickets for the site evaluation team should be purchased by
the institution and forwarded to the team members at least
two weeks prior to the site visit.
The site evaluation team leader receives $600 per day for
the site visit. His or her responsibilities also include writing
the preliminary and final reports.
Each member of the site evaluation team receives $400 per
day for the site. Their responsibilities also include assisting
in the preparation of the preliminary and final reports.
All travel, meal, and lodging expenses for the site evaluation
team are paid by the institution being evaluated. Travel is
by air, tourist class. Lodging should be at major hotels (or
their equivalent) in closest proximity to the campus.
Disclaimer: The institution being evaluated
assumes full liability for the evaluation process, and shall
not hold liable the American Communication Association, its
Board of Directors, or any members of the evaluation teams.
For more information on
ACA Program Accreditation, email ACA Executive Director, Dr.
Rita Kirk: rkirk(at)smu.edu
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