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Report from the Accrediting Commission
February 27, 2017
Grant of Accreditation
Educatore School of Education Founded in 2012 Mr. Philip A. Schmidt, President 1701 K. Street NW, Suite 1050 Washington, DC 20006 Phil@teach-now teach-now (844) 283 - Accredited Programs - Teach-Now Teacher Preparation and Certificate Program - Master’s in Education Degree with Teacher Certification - Master’s in Education
The Commission took action to grant initial accreditation to Educatore School of Education for a period of three years following a comprehensive evaluation of the institution and its programs. The institution has been found to meet or exceed each of the Commission’s standards for accreditation. The institution is accredited through January 2020.
Renewal of Accreditation
Art Instruction Schools Founded in 1914 Mr. Tom Stuart, President 6465 Wayzata Boulevard, Suite 240 Minneapolis, Minnesota 55426 info@artinstructionschools artinstructionschools (612) 362 - Accredited Program - Fundamentals of Art
The Commission took action to grant renewal of accreditation without condition to Art Instruction Schools for a five-year period following a comprehensive evaluation of the institution and its programs. The institution has been found to meet or exceed each of the
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Commission’s standards for accreditation. The institution is accredited through January 2021. 1
Grantham University Founded in 1961 Dr. Cheryl Hayek, Interim President 16025 West 113 th Street Lenexa, Kansas 66219 admissions@grantham grantham Accredited Programs - Advanced Cybersecurity Certificate - Business Leadership Certificate - Cybersecurity Concepts Certificate - Human Resources Certificate - Human Resources Graduate Certificate - Introduction to Programming Certificate - Medical Administrative Assistant Certificate - Paraprofessional: Teaching Assistant Certificate - Practical Entrepreneurship Certificate - Project Management Certificate - Project Management Graduate Certificate - Associate of Arts in Business Management - Associate of Arts in Business Administration - Associate of Science in Computer Science - Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice - Associate of Science in Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology - Associate of Arts in Engineering Management Technology - Associate of Arts in General Studies - Associate of Applied Science in Medical Coding and Billing - Associate of Arts in Multidisciplinary Studies - Bachelor of Science in Accounting - Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Bachelor of Science in Business Management - Bachelor of Business Administration – Concentration in Logistics and Supply Chain Management - Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering Technology - Bachelor of Science in Computer Science - Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice - Bachelor of Science in Cyber Security - Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering Technology
1 The institution’s grant of accreditation is retroactive to January 2016.
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- Bachelor of Science in Intelligence Management
- Bachelor of Science in Strategic Security and Protection Management
- Bachelor of Science in Terrorism and Counterterrorism Masters Degrees
- Master of Science in Intelligence Management
- Master of Science in Strategic Security and Protection Management
- Master of Science in Terrorism and Counterterrorism Doctoral Degree
- Doctorate in Strategic Security Certificates
- Advanced Physical Security and Risk Assessment
- Certificate in Arabic
- Certificate in Chinese
- Certificate in Dari
- Certificate in Farsi
- Certificate in French
- Certificate in Hindi
- Certificate in Intelligence and Terrorism Profiling
- Certificate in Intelligence Collection
- Certificate in Portuguese
- Certificate in Russian
- Certificate in Security Management
- Certificate in Spanish
- Certificate in Strategic Intelligence
- Certificate in Urdu
- Cybersecurity
- Entry Level Certificate in Counterterrorism
- Entry Level Certificate in Executive Protection
- Entry Level Certificate in Intelligence Analysis
- Homeland Security
- Intelligence Collection and Analysis
- Intelligence Collection and Analysis-Advanced
- Mid-Level Certificate in Counterterrorism
- Mid-Level Certificate in Executive Protection
- Mid-Level Certificate in Intelligence Analysis
- Physical Security and Risk Assessment
- Security Management
- Security Management Advanced
- Senior Level Certificate in Counterterrorism
- Senior Level Certificate in Executive Protection
- Senior Level Certificate in Intelligence Analysis
- Strategic Security Management
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The Commission took action to grant renewal of accreditation without condition to Henley- Putnam University for a five-year period following a comprehensive evaluation of the institution and its programs. The institution has been found to meet or exceed each of the Commission’s standards for accreditation. The institution is accredited through June 2021. 3
University of the People Founded 2009 Mr. Shai Reshef, President 225 South Lake Avenue, Suite 300 Pasadena, California 91101 uopeople uopeople Accredited Programs - Associate in Business Administration - Associate in Computer Science - Bachelor in Business Administration - Bachelor in Computer Science
The Commission took action to grant renewal of accreditation without condition to University of the People for a five-year period following a comprehensive evaluation of the institution and its programs. The institution has been found to meet or exceed each of the Commission’s standards for accreditation. The institution is accredited through January 2022.
Vacate Show Cause Order and Grant Accreditation
American Business and Technology University Founded in 2001 Mr. Sam Atieh 1018 West St. Maartens Drive St. Joseph, Missouri 64506 abtu info@abtu 1 (800) 908 - 9329 or (816) 279 -
Accredited Programs - Administrative Assistant Certificate - Health Care Specialist Certificate - Information Technology Certificate - Technical Diploma in Business Administration and Information Technology
3 The institution’s accreditation is retroactive to June 2016.February 27, 2017 Page 7 of 14
Aspen University 1660 South Albion Street, Suite 525 Denver, Colorado 80222 The Commission affirmed the addition of a new administrative site at 46 East 21St Street, Third Floor, New York, New York 10010
Change of Location
The Commission took action to affirm a new location for the following institutions.
Apollos University 600 Central Ave, Suite 215, Great Falls, Montana 59401.
Genesis University (formerly AHS-Genesis) 4000 Alton Road, Miami Beach, Florida 33140.
The institution’s previous site is now an administrative site located at 259 Grandview Avenue, Suffern, New York 10901
Change of Core Mission
The Commission took action to approve a change of core mission for the following institution.
National Paralegal College 717 East Maryland Avenue, Suite 115 Phoenix, Arizona 85014 -
The institution’s mission statement is,
The mission of National Paralegal College is to provide quality Internet-based education and training to individuals seeking to develop careers as paralegals or as other business, legal, and regulatory professionals. NPC seeks to provide its students with the knowledge and skills that are necessary to succeed by delivering high-quality instruction in an interactive learning environment that is conducive to student achievement and growth.
Change of Name
The Commission took action to approve a change of name for the following institutions.
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Meta Business School changed its name to California Institute of Management and Technology.
AHS-Genesis Institute changed its name to Genesis University.
Change of Ownership
The Commission took action to accept the report on a change of ownership visit for New Charter University, 50 West Broadway, Suite 300, Salt Lake City, Utah 84101. The Ownership structure is as follows.
Global Heritage Education Holdings, Inc. (GHEH) a Delaware corporation owns Global Heritage Education, LLC (GHE), a Utah Limited Liability Company d/b/a New Charter University. 5
Teach Out
The Commission approved plan for teaching out students at the at the following institution.
- Art Instruction Schools , Minneapolis, Minnesota
The Commission approved the institution’s plan to teach out students enrolled in the Fundamentals of Art Program. The institution plans to teach out all students by December 31, 2018 and cease operating the educational program at that time.
Follow up on New Degree Programs
The Commission took action to approve the on-site evaluation reports and affirm the implementation of new degree programs at the following institutions:
Genesis University
- Associate of Science (with a concentration in education)
- Bachelor of Science (with a concentration in education)
- Associate of Arts - Religious (Judaic) Studies
- Bachelor of Arts- Religious Studies
5 Global Heritage Education, LLC (GHE) is a Utah Limited Liability Company is owned by Global Heritage Education Holdings, (GHEH) a Delaware C Corporation with two shareholders. GHEH is owned 90% by CL Heritage Limited, a British Virgin Island company and 10% by Knod Heritage Education, LLC. CL Heritage Limited, is owned by the Chan family, of which Chan, Eu Khin (aka Adam Chan) is the Chief Executive. CL Heritage Limited is a holding company. Knod Heritage Education, LLC (KHE) also a holding company and is wholly owned by Global Learning U.
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New Public Commissioners
The Commission voted to accept the recommendations of the nominating Committee to appoint the following public commissioners, each to a three-year term beginning April 1, 2017:
Dr. Jack Goetz
Dr. Goetz is the Associate Director of the Judge Judith O. Hollinger Program in Alternative Dispute Resolution at the University of Southern California (USC) Gould School of Law. Dr. Goetz is an arbitrator, mediator and temporary judge in the community. He has been the primary mediation trainer for two local non-profits since 2014, the California Academy of Mediation Professionals and the Center for Conflict Resolution. Dr. Goetz has been a dedicated volunteer and member of the DEAC community for seventeen years, and he has extensive experience in higher education
Mr. Lucien (Skip) Capone
Mr. Capone served as General Counsel for the University of North Carolina (UNC) Asheville. Skip has extensive experience in higher education, first as a legal representative of the UNC system while at the NC Attorney General's Office, then as General Counsel at two UNC campuses (UNC Greensboro and UNC Asheville). He has given numerous presentations on higher education legal topics at national conferences of higher education attorneys (e. NACUA), and accreditors such as DEAC and ASPA. He served on the Board of Directors of NACUA for three years and has served as a public member on three accreditation boards.
Election of New Institutional Directors
In accordance with the Bylaws of the corporation, Article IV, Section 5, the Commission will elect new directors to fill vacancies created by expiring terms. Candidates will be announced in a news release, and the election will occur at the Annual Business Meeting of the Corporation which will commence at the DEAC Annual Conference, April 23 -25, 2017 in San Antonio, Texas.
2017 -2018 Executive Committee
The Board of Directors elected the following members to the Executive Committee:
David Oxenhandler, Public Member – Chair Caulyne Barron, Institution Member (Dunlap Stone University) – Vice Chair Chris Reeves, Institution Member (Shiloh University) – Treasurer Pat O’Malley, Public Member – Member at Large
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2018 -2019 Annual Dues and Fees
The Board of Directors is instituting an increase in the minimum amount for annual dues for the 2018 -2019 year. The minimum amount is increasing from $1,000 to $3,000. This change is being made pursuant to the Bylaws of the corporation, Article III, Section 6 which states that annual dues and fees rates shall be set by the Board of Directors.
Dues for April 1, 2018 - March 31, 2019 DEAC Dues shall be the following: Annual dues shall be eighty-six hundredths of one percent (.86% or .0086) of school cash collections up to $3,500,000, but in no case shall an organization pay dues of less than $3,000. For school cash collections exceeding $3,500,000, the organization shall pay $600 per million or part thereof. Subsequent changes in dues shall be based on the .86 percent amount and shall be stated as a percentage of organizational cash collections.
Call for Comment
DEAC has issued a Call for Comment on proposed revisions to its financial responsibility standards. The DEAC is receiving an increasing volume of applications from institutions that are owned by parent corporations that establish multi-level subsidiary structures between the ultimate parent and the institution. DEAC is also receiving an increasing number of change of ownership applications and applications for initial accreditation from corporations located outside of the United States. When institutions are reviewed for financial soundness, these complex structures require a detailed review to fully evaluate financial stability of the parent entity and parent’s ability to assure that the institution can meet its financial responsibilities while fulfilling its obligations to students. DEAC’s Accreditation Standard XI. requires audited or reviewed parent/guarantor statements under United States GAAP. The DEAC is seeking comments on a proposed a modification to its financial responsibility standards to strengthen the ability of the Accrediting Commission to obtain reliable documentation that financial resources are available from the parent company, if needed.
Institutions, students, government officials, and the public are invited to submit formal letters providing comments on the proposed changes. Comment letters are due April 28, 2017 to Dr. Leah Matthews (leah@deac). Please indicate “comments on Proposed Changes” in the subject line of your email.
Proposed changes to the DEAC Accreditation Handbook are indicated in red, underlined font or strikethrough.
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recent fiscal year, no later than June 30.
PART 3, SECTION XI – FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY, ACCREDITATION STANDARDS, DEAC
ACCREDITATION HANDBOOK (pp. 96 -97)
XI. FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
C. FINANCIAL STABILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY
The institution maintains adequate administrative staff and other resources to operate effectively as a going concern and is not exposed to undue or insurmountable risk. Any risk that exists is adequately monitored, manageable, and insured. In the event the financial operations of the institution are supported by a parent company, shareholders or a third party, audited or reviewed financial statements are provided by the supporting entity must provide one of the following to demonstrate that the supporting entity possesses sufficient financial resources to provide the institution continued financial sustainability, as well as the commitment to do so:
1. Audited or reviewed financial statements prepared in accordance with the requirements of XI(D), or 2. A letter of credit in an amount sufficient to cover any projected annual operating cash deficits for the institution’s next year
D. FINANCIAL REPORTING
Financial statements are prepared in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America often referred to as “GAAP,” including the accrual method of accounting. An independent certified public accountant (CPA) audit or review report accompanies these statements.
1. The institution’s financial statements reflect sufficient liquid assets to provide for a staff and faculty.
2. Annually, the institution has the option of submitting one of these two types of financial statements, unless the Commission directs the institution to submit audited financial statements.
- Audited comparative financial statements containing an audit opinion by an independent certified public accountant in accordance with standards established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, or
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- Reviewed comparative financial statements containing a review report by an independent certified public accountant in accordance with standards established by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
3. Institutions that operate as subsidiaries or divisions must submit the parent company’s audited or reviewed financial statements annually.
4. Institutions that are financially supported by shareholders or another entity must submit audited or reviewed financial statements for the supporting entity or a letter of credit as outlined in Standard XI.
- Financial statements submitted must include the institution’s fiscal statement for either the most recent fiscal year end or the date specified by the Commission, the CPA’s opinion letter or review report, and a letter of financial statement validation.
022717 AC meeting report accreditiation
Course: Online Education Strategies (UNIV 1001 - AY2021-T)
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