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REPORTS & RESEARCH

C-RAC has compiled relevant materials and resources that could be useful to institutions, policymakers, and the general public.

Commission Resources

ACCJC: The “Resources” tab of the ACCJC website provides a variety of resources including the ACCJC Accreditation Handbook, Standards & Policies, Guides & Templates, publications/white papers, and more.

HLC: Joint Report with the Vera Institute of Justice on Postsecondary Education in Prisons and Accreditation

HLC: Student Guide

HLC: Teach Out Toolkit

HLC: The Leaflet Blog

HLC: Trends in Higher Education

HLC: Credential Lab

NECHE: NECHE On the Road, Exploring the State of Higher Education Up Close and Personal

The Commission on Colleges and Universities: Institutional Resources

WSCUC: News and Updates

WSCUC: Evidence and Data

WSCUC: Student Resources

Latest Commission COVID-19 Resources

C-RAC Reports and Resources

C-RAC FAQ for Students and Institutions of Higher Education about the White House Executive Order on Accreditation

C-RAC Report: "Accreditation During COVID-19: A Continuing Commitment to Quality Assurance"

C-RAC Statement on Proposed 21st Century Guidelines for Distance Education

Assuring Quality through Accreditation during COVID-19 (June 2020)

C-RAC Report: One Year Review of Institutions with Low Graduation Rates (February 2018)

C-RAC Statement on Competency-Based Education (June 2015)

C-RAC Statement on Efforts to Improve Public Understanding of Commission Actions (April 2014)

Legislative and Regulatory Resources

Higher Education Act of 1965

Federal Regulations for Recognizing Accreditors

Federal Guidelines for Preparing/Reviewing Petitions and Compliance Reports

U.S. Department of Education Accreditation Handbook - 2022 Edition

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