A. PART I: OVERVIEW

1. History of the Institution and Unit

2. Mission Statement for the Institution and Unit

B. PART II: PREVIOUS UNIT STUDIES

Here please list any previous accreditation or self-studies conducted by the Unit, any existing strategic planning reports, annual progress reports, etc. Copies of these documents should be included in Part IV, the Appendix.

C. PART III: ACA CRITERIA FOR ACCREDITATION

Here please address the 15 criteria for ACA accreditation in a direct, specific, and documented manner, indicating how the Unit is in accord with each. Use of charts and graphs is recommended wherever appropriate. Materials such as course syllabi and faculty resumes should be included in Part IV, the Appendix.

D. PART IV: APPENDIX

Here please include copies of all relevant documents such as previous evaluation reports, course syllabi, faculty resumes, etc. Please feel free to include in the Appendix any other documentation that you feel will assist the ACA Accreditation Committee in its deliberations.

For more information on ACA Program Accreditation, email ACA Executive Director, Dr. Phil Auter auter@louisiana.edu