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Section 1 – CCE Principles and Processes of Accreditation

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I. Accreditation by CCE
 
The role of accreditation as defined by the US Department of Education is to provide assurance of quality and integrity to stakeholders. CCE accreditation of Doctor of Chiropractic Programs (DCPs) promotes the highest standards of educational program quality in preparing candidates for licensure, advocating excellence in patient care, and advancing and improving the chiropractic profession and its practitioners. The CCE acknowledges that DCPs exist in a variety of environments, distinguished by differing jurisdictional regulations, demands placed on the profession in the areas served by the DCPs, and diverse student populations. CCE accreditation is granted to DCPs deemed by the Council to comply with the eligibility requirements and requirements for accreditation. CCE accreditation standards serve as indicators by which DCP’s are evaluated by peers. They are designed to guide programs in a process of self-reflection and serve as a framework for improvement as well as a threshold for initial accreditation and reaffirmation of continued accreditation. The Council specifically reviews compliance with all accreditation requirements.
  • It is dedicated to consistency while recognizing program differences in mission, in the strategies adopted and evidence provided to meet these requirements.
  • It bases its decisions on a careful and objective analysis of all available evidence.
  • It follows a process that is as transparent as possible, honoring the need for confidentiality when appropriate.
  • It discloses its final decisions to appropriate authorities and the public, as well as to other appropriate authorities, in accordance with CCE Policy 111.
While it is the responsibility of the DCP to demonstrate and maintain compliance with the standards, CCE provides assistance through training, guidance contained in written materials provided to the DCP and published on its website, and through formal meetings with program leadership as part of the accreditation process. The Council provides information and assistance to any DCP seeking accreditation, in accordance with CCE policies and procedures.
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II. Process of Accreditation for a DCP
 
Any DCP seeking to achieve or maintain CCE accredited status must apply for such status, and provide evidence that the DCP meets the eligibility requirements and complies with the requirements for accreditation.
A. Application for Initial Accreditation
 
1. Letter of Intent
A DCP seeking initial accreditation must send a letter of intent from the institution’s governing body to the CCE Administrative Office stating its intention to pursue accreditationed status, providing written evidence that it meets the eligibility requirements for accreditation and submitting initial accreditation fees in accordance with CCE Policy 14.
 
2. Requirements for Eligibility
The eligibility requirements provide an initial foundation for the development of a DCP within the context of the CCE requirements for accreditation. In addressing the eligibility requirements, applicants are advised to be familiar with the CCE Standards, Section 2.A through Section 2. KJ.
 
To be eligible for initial accreditation, the application must include evidence to support the following:
 
a. Accreditation of the institution by an accrediting agency in the U.S. recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or Council for Higher Education Accreditation (or equivalent outside the U.S. as determined by the Council). Provide the most recent letter from the institutional accrediting agency confirming the institution’s accreditation status and term. , to include, the most recent accreditation action letter. Identify the accrediting agency that accredits the institution and the institution’s current accreditation status with this body.
 
a.b. Provide evidence that the institution has, or has applied for, approval to develop/offer a doctor of chiropractic program/degree from its institutional accrediting agency. If approval is not necessary from the institutional accrediting agency, documentation from that accrediting agency MUST include written communication to program representatives or CCE that confirms approval to offer the program/degree is not required. NOTE: Under no circumstances will Tthe Council will not, with no exceptions, grant initial accreditation to a program that is part of an institution/organization which is the subject to of an action by a recognized institutional accrediting agency, that includes: 1) a final decision to place the institution/organization on probation; or, 2) a final decision to deny, withdraw, revoke, or terminate accreditation.
 
bc. A governing body that includes representation adequately reflecting the public interest.
 
cd. Description of the administrative structure of the program, including the individual responsible for the DCP and their credentials.
 
de. A mission (or equivalent) statement, approved by the appropriate institutional body, that provides for an educational program leading to the doctor of chiropractic degree and describes the overall purpose(s) of the program.
 
ef. A process tofor assessing programmatic effectiveness to include, a description of how the program will analyze and use theassessment results.
 
fg. Description of the p Program length and a curriculum with a minimum of 4,200 instructional hours (or equivalent, following approval under the terms and conditions of CCE Policy 1, Program Changes), and a curriculum that includes, but is not limited to, the following subject matter:
 
Foundations – principles, practices, philosophy, and history of chiropractic.
 
Basic Sciences - anatomy; physiology; biochemistry; microbiology and pathology.
 
Clinical Sciences - physical, clinical, and laboratory diagnosis; diagnostic imaging; spinal analysis; orthopedics; biomechanics; neurology; spinal adjustment/manipulation; extremities manipulation; rehabilitation and therapeutic modalities/procedures (active and passive care); toxicology/pharmacology; patient management; nutrition; organ systems; special populations; first aid and emergency procedures; wellness and public health; and clinical decision-making.
 
Professional Practice - ethics and integrity; jurisprudence; business and practice management, and professional communications.
 
gh. An assessment plan that includes defined competencies and programmatic learning outcomes; identification of the methods to measure achievement of meta-competencies and outcomes; and, a description of how the program will use the assessment results.
 
fg Operational description of clinic practicum courses and DCP managed and/or approved clinic site(s).
 
ij. Number and credentials of current faculty and hiring plans for additional faculty leading up to the graduation date of the first cohort of students. Include number of current faculty and their credentials.
 
jk. Number of students currently enrolled in the program and total enrollment projections leading up to the graduation date of the first cohort of students.
 
kl. Provide the An operational financial plan and documentation (income, revenue sources, and expenses) for the DCP from the beginning of the process through the anticipated graduation date of the first cohort of students.
 
3. CCE Response
Upon application by the DCP for accreditation:
 
a. The CCE Administrative Office staff, reviews the evidence of eligibility documents submitted by the DCP. If further documentation is necessary to complete the application, CCE staff notifies the program prior to forwarding to the Council. Upon receipt of the completed application, CCE staff forwards to the Council for review at the next regularly scheduled meeting to determine if the eligibility requirements are met.
 
b. The Council may approve, defer or deny the application. If the application is deferred, the Council will request additional documentation be provided in a follow-up report. If the application is approved, the Council establishes timelines regarding the self-study, comprehensive site visit and Status Review Meeting in coordination with the CCE Administrative Office and the DCP, according to CCE policies and procedure.
 
NOTE: Approval of the initial accreditation application does not constitute accredited status of the program, the Council will determine the accreditation status of the program at the Status Review Meeting following the self-study and comprehensive site visit processes.
B. Application for Reaffirmation ofContinued Accreditation
 
1. Letter of Intent
 
A DCP seeking reaffirmation ofcontinued accreditation must send a letter of intent from the individual responsible for the program to the CCE Administrative Office stating its intention to pursue reaffirmationcontinuation of its accredited status.
 
2. Requirements for Eligibility
 
The DCP need not submit evidence of eligibility documents required for initial accreditation unless eligibility requirements have changed from the last reaffirmation visit. However, the DCP must maintain documentation that it complies with the eligibility requirements. This information must be available for review by appropriate representatives of CCE and/or the Council.
The DCP need not submit evidence of eligibility documents required for initial accreditation, rather, the DCP must maintain and make available documentation for review by the site team and/or Council that includes evidence to support the following:
 
a. Accreditation of the institution by an accrediting agency in the U.S. recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or Council for Higher Education Accreditation (or equivalent outside the U.S. as determined by the Council). Provide the most recent letter from the institutional accrediting agency confirming the institution’s accreditation status and term.
 
b. Program length with a minimum of 4,200 instructional hours (or equivalent, following approval under the terms and conditions of CCE Policy 1, Program Changes), and a curriculum that includes, but is not limited to, the following subject matter:
 
Foundations - principles, practices, philosophy, and history of chiropractic.
 
Basic Sciences – anatomy; physiology; biochemistry; microbiology and pathology.
 
Clinical Sciences – physical, clinical, and laboratory diagnosis; diagnostic imaging; spinal analysis; orthopedics; biomechanics; neurology; spinal adjustment/manipulation; extremities manipulation; rehabilitation and therapeutic modalities/procedures (active and passive care); toxicology/pharmacology; patient management; nutrition; organ systems; special populations; first aid and emergency procedures; wellness and public health; and clinical decision-making.
 
Professional Practice – ethics and integrity; jurisprudence; business and practice management, and professional communications.
 
3. CCE Response
 
The Council establishes timelines regarding the DCP self-study, comprehensive site visit and Status Review Meeting in coordination with the CCE Administrative Office and the DCP, according to CCE policies and procedures.
C. Process of Accreditation (Initial/ContinuedReaffirmation)
 
1. DCP Self-Study
 
The DCP must develop and implement a comprehensive self-study process that involves all constituencies of the DCP, and relates to effectiveness regarding its mission, goals, and objectives and culminates in a written . The self-study report which must:
 
a. Provide clear evidence that the DCP complies with the CCE requirements for accreditation (Section 2, Requirements for Doctor of Chiropractic Degree Educational Programs).
 
b. Focus attention on the ongoing assessment of outcomes for the continuing improvement of academic quality.
 
c. Demonstrate that the DCP has processes in place to ensure that it will continue to comply with the CCE Standards and other requirements for accreditation.
 
d. Be submitted to the CCE Administrative Office no later than nine months prior to the CCE Council meeting wherein a decision regarding accreditation will be considered.
 
2. Comprehensive Site Visit and Report to CCE
 
Following receipt of the self-study report, the Council appoints a site team to review evidence contained within the eligibility documentation and self-study report relative to compliance with the CCE Standards. The comprehensive site visit and report to the CCE are an integral part of the peer-review process that uses the DCP’s self-study as the basis for an analysis of the strengths, challenges, and distinctive features of the DCP. This process is designed to ensure that, in the best judgment of a group of qualified professionals, the DCP complies with the requirements for eligibility and requirements for accreditation and that the DCP is fulfilling its mission and goals. In addition to ensuring quality, an enduring purpose of CCE accreditation is to encourage ongoing improvement.
 
a. The DCP must provide the site team with full opportunity to inspect its facilities, to interview all persons within the campus community, and to examine all records maintained by or for the DCP and/or institution of which it is a part (including but not limited to financial, corporate and personnel records, and records relating to student credentials, grading, advancement in the program, and graduation).
 
b. A draft report is prepared by the site team and sent by the CCE Administrative Office to the individual responsible for the program for correction of factual errors only.
 
c. Following the response of the DCP to correction of factual errors, a final report is sent by the CCE Administrative Office to the individual responsible for the program, governing body chair and site team members.
 
d. The DCP is provided the opportunity to submit a written response to the site team report, and it must submit a written response if the report identifies areas of concern deficiency. The DCP sends the response to the CCE Administrative Office which distributes it to the CCE President and Council. Any DCP response to the site team report must be submitted to the CCE no less than 30 days prior to the Status Review Meeting which is the next step in the review (or accreditation) process.
 
3. CouncilCE Status Review Meeting
 
a. The objective of the Status Review Meeting is to provide an opportunity for the Council to meet with DCP representatives to discuss the findings of the site team report and DCP response in accordance with CCE policies and procedures. The Site Team Chair or other members of the site team may also be present at the request of the Council Chair.
 
4. Council Review, Action, and Notification
 
b. The Council reviews the self-study and supporting documentation furnished by the DCP, the site team report, the program's response to the report, and any other appropriate information, consistent with CCE policies and procedures, to determine whether the program complies with the CCE Standards.
 
c. The Council’s action concludes with a written decision regarding accreditation status that is sent to the individual responsible for the program, governing body chair, and CCE Councilors.
 
5. Next Comprehensive Review
 
d. The next comprehensive site visit normally is four years following the award of initial accreditation, or eight years following the award of reaffirmation of continued accreditation.
D. Additional Reports and Visits
 
In accordance with CCE policies and procedures, the Council monitors continuing compliance with accreditation standards and requirements through requiring additional reports, applicationsmay require additional reports from, and/or visits to, a DCP. to confirm its continued compliance with the accreditation requirements. Monitoring reports and processes require Tthe DCP must to critically evaluate its efforts in theany area(s) of concern deficiency, initiate measures that address those concernsdeficiencies, and provide evidence of the degree of its success in rectifying the area(s) of concerndeficiency. Failure on the part of a DCP to furnish a required application, requested report or to host a site visit on the date specified by the Council constitute cause for sanction or adverse action. These actions are at the discretion of the Council, following appropriate notification.
 
1. Program Characteristics Report (PCR) Biennial PCRs must be submitted to the Council in accordance with the CCE policies and procedures. PCRs are required as one of the reporting requirements the Council utilizes to continue its monitoring and reevaluation of its accredited programs, at regularly established intervals, to ensure the programs remain in compliance with the CCE Standards.
 
2. Program Enrollment and Admissions Report (PEAR) Annual PEARs must be submitted to the Council in accordance with the CCE policies and procedures. PEARs are required as one of the reporting requirements the Council utilizes to continue its monitoring and reevaluation of its accredited programs, at regularly established intervals, to ensure the programs remain in compliance with the CCE Standards.
 
3. Progress Reports Progress Reports must be submitted to the Council, on a date established by the Council. Progress reports address previously identified areas of non-compliance with accreditation requirements or areas that require monitoring.
 
4.Program Changes Requiring Notification and/or Reporting
 
Accreditation is granted or continuedreaffirmed according to curricula, services, facilities, faculty, administration, finances and conditions existing at the time of that action in accordance with the CCE Standards. To ensure programs maintain compliance with the eligibility and accreditation requirements of the Standards, the CCE requires prior approval of specific changes before each change can be included in the doctor of chiropractic degree program accredited status. For this reason, all CCE-accredited programs are required to notify (in writing) or submit applications to the Council as identified in CCE Policy 1.
 
5. Interim and Focused Site Visits
 
a. Interim Site Visits focus on monitoring specific requirements in the CCE Standards, and also provide an opportunity for dialogue with the program and the Council. At the discretion of the Council, visits are normally conducted at the midway point of the eight- year accreditation cycle in accordance with CCE policies and procedures.
 
6. Focused Site Visits
 
b. At the discretion of the Council, Focused Site Visits are conducted in order to review progress of identified areas that require monitoring; compliance with accreditation standards or policies; or, circumstances that may prompt action to protect the interests of the public.
 
If an interim or focused site visit was conducted, the DCP is provided the opportunity to submit a written response to the site team report, and it must submit the written response if the report identifies areas of deficiency. The DCP sends the response to the CCE Administrative Office which distributes it to the Council for review. Any DCP response to the site team report must be submitted to the CCE no less than 30 days prior
E. Progress Review Meeting
 
In the event an additional report or visit has been required, Aa Progress Review Meeting iswill be conducted by the Council to review any additional reports submitted as outlined in sections 1-6 above. The Council determines the adequacy of ongoing progress, the sufficiency of evidence provided regarding such progress on areas of concern, whether any other significant concernsdeficiencies have emerged, and what, if any, subsequent interim reporting activities are required. If a site visit was made, the site team report is discussed.
F. Council Action and Notification
 
A written decision conveying the Council’s action regarding continued accreditation status is sent to the individual responsible for the program and governing body chair (when applicable). The Council also determines if an appearance, or if participation via conference call, is necessary by DCP representatives at the nexta subsequent Council meeting. The Council then sends a follow-up letter to the DCP identifying the status of previous concerns (if any), and/or a substantive change application, and the requirements for any additional interim activities. The DCP must continue to submit PCRs in accordance with CCE policies and procedures.
EG. Withdrawal from Accreditation
 
1. Voluntary Withdrawal of Initial Application A DCP may withdraw its application for accreditation at any time prior to the Council decision regarding initial accreditation by notifying the CCE Council of its desire to do so.
 
2. Voluntary Withdrawal from Accredited Status An accredited DCP desiring to withdraw from CCE accreditation forfeits its accredited status when the Council receives official notification of the sponsoring institution’s clearly stating its desire to withdraw from accredited status together with a resolution to that effect of its governing board’s resolution clearly stating its desire to withdraw.
 
3. Default Withdrawal from Accredited Status When a DCP fails to submit a timely application for reaffirmationcontinuation of its accredited status, the Council acts at its next meeting to remove the DCP's accredited status. This meeting of the Council normally occurs within six months of the date when the DCP application for reaffirmationcontinuation was due. Involuntary withdrawal of accreditation is an adverse action that is subject to appeal (see CCE Policy 8).
 
4. Notification In cases of voluntary withdrawal and default withdrawal CCE makes appropriate notification in accordance with CCE Policy 111.
FH. Reapplication for Accreditation
 
A DCP seeking CCE accreditation that has previously withdrawn from accredited status, withdrawn its accreditation or application for accreditation, or had its accreditation revoked or terminated, or had its application for accreditation denied, follows the process for initial accreditation.
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III. Accreditation Actions
 
A. Decisions and Actions
 
Based on evidence, when considering the accreditation status of a program, the Council may take any of the following actions at any time:
1. Award or reaffirm of initial accreditation
2. Defer the decision
3. Continue accreditation
4. Impose Warning
5. Impose Probation
6. Deny or revoke accreditation
7. Withdraw accreditation
 
In addition to regular reporting requirements and scheduled evaluation visits, the Council may also require one or more follow-up activities (site visits, reports, and/or appearance); if, a) the Council has identified areas that require monitoring where the final outcome could result in noncompliance with accreditation standards or policies; or, b) the Council determines that the program is not in compliance with accreditation standards or policies.
B. CCE Notifications
 
The CCE makes notifications of Council accreditation decisions and actions in accordance with CCE Policy 111.
C. Enforcement and Time Frames for Noncompliance Actions
 
1. The U.S. Department of Education requires the enforcement of standards for all recognized accrediting agencies. If the Council’s review of a program regarding any accreditation standard and/or policy indicates that the program is not in compliance with that accreditation standard and/or policy, the Council must:
 
a. Immediately initiate adverse action against the program or institution; or,
 
b. Notify the program of the finding(s) of noncompliance and Rrequire the program to take appropriate action to bring itself into compliance with the accreditation standard and/or policy within a time period that must not exceed two years. NOTE: If the program, or the longest program offered by the institution, is at least two years in length.
 
2. If the program does not bring itself into compliance within the initial two-year time limit, the Council must take immediate adverse action unless the Council extends the period for achieving compliance for “good cause”. Such extensions are only granted in unusual circumstances and for limited periods of time not to exceed two years in length. The program must address the three (3) conditions for “good cause” listed below.
 
a. the program has demonstrated significant recent accomplishments in addressing non-compliance (e.g., the program’s cumulative operating deficit has been reduced significantly and its enrollment has increased significantly), and
 
b. the program provides evidence that makes it reasonable for the Council to assume it will remedy all non-compliance items within the extended time defined by the Council, and
 
c. the program provides assurance to the Council that it is not aware of any other reasons, other than those identified by the Council, why the program should not be continued for "good cause."
 
3. The Council may extend accreditation for "good cause" for a maximum of one year at a time (not to exceed two years in total). If accreditation is extended for "good cause," the program must be placed or continued on sanction and may be required to host a site visit. At the conclusion of the extension period, the program must appear before the Council at a meeting to provide further evidence if its period for remedying non-compliance items should be extended again for “good cause.”
 
4. Adverse accrediting action or adverse action means the denial, withdrawal, or revocation, or termination of accreditation, or any comparable accrediting action the Council may take against the program.
 
In all cases, the program bears the burden of proof to provide evidence why the Council should not remove its accreditation. The Council reserves the right to either grant or deny an extension when addressing good cause.
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IV. Deferral
 
In cases where additional information is needed in order to make a decision regarding the accreditation of a program , for programs seeking initial accreditation or reaffirmation of continued accreditation, the Council may choose to defer a final decision regarding accreditation status. The additional information requested through the deferral process may relate to information submitted by a program following an on-site evaluation which raises additional questions, requires clarification or additional evidence from the program. must be linked to insufficient evidence submitted by the site team in the final site team report; failure of the site team to follow established CCE policies or procedures; or, consideration of additional information submitted by the program following the on-site evaluation.
 
The Council may require the DCP to submit a report, host a site visit and/or make an appearance before the Council to provide such information. When a decision is deferred, the program retains its current accreditation status until a final decision is made. Deferral shall not exceed twelve (12) months. Deferral is not a final action and is not subject to appeal.
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V. Noncompliance Actions
 
When the Council determines that a DCP is not in compliance with CCE Standards, including eligibility and accreditation requirements, and policies and related procedures, the Council may apply any of the following actions. In all instances, each action is included in the 24-month time limit as specified in Section 1.III.C, Enforcement and Time Frames for Noncompliance Actions.
A. Warning
 
The intent of issuing a Warning is to alert the DCP of the requirement to address specific Council concernsdeficiencies regarding its accreditation. The Council may decide to issue a Warning if the Council concludes that a DCP:
 
1. Is in noncompliance with the accreditation standards or policies and the Council determines that the deficiency(ies) do not compromise the overall program integrity and can be corrected by the DCP within the permissible timeframe; or
 
2. Has failed to comply with reporting or other requirements and/or provide requested information.
 
Following a notice of Warning, the Council may require additional reporting, a site visit and/or the DCP to submit a report, host a site visit and/or make an appearance before the Council to permit the DCP to provide additional information and/or evidence of compliance. Warning is a sanction, that is not subject to appeal, and shall not exceed twelve (12) months. The Council will make notification of a final decision to impose Warning by notifying the individual responsible for the program and governing body chair that a program has been placed on Warning in accordance with CCE policy and procedures.
B. Probation
 
Probation is an action reflecting the conclusion of the Council that a program is in significant noncompliance with accreditation standards or policy requirements. Such a determination may be based on the Council’s conclusion that:
 
1. The noncompliance compromises program integrity; for example, the number of areas of noncompliance, financial stability, or other circumstances cause reasonable doubt on whetherthat compliance can be achieved in the permissible timeframe; or
 
2. The noncompliance reflects recurrent noncompliance with one or more particular standard(s) and/or policy(ies); or
 
3. The noncompliance reflects an area for which notice to the public is required in order to serve the best interests of students and prospective students.
 
The Council may require the DCP to submit a report, host a site visit and/or make an appearance before the Council to provide evidence of compliance. Probation is a sanction, subject to appeal (see CCE Policy 8), and shall not exceed twenty-four (24) months. The Council will make public notice of a final decision to impose Probation by notifying the U.S. Department of Education, institutional accrediting agency, jurisdictional licensing boards, and the public that a program has been placed on Probation in accordance with CCE policy and procedures.
C. Show Cause Order
 
A Show Cause Order constitutes a demand that the DCP provide evidence to inform the Council and demonstrate why the program’s accreditation should not be revoked. The Council may require the DCP to submit a report, host a site visit and/or make an appearance before the Council to provide such evidence. If the DCP does not provide evidence sufficient to demonstrate resolution of the Council’s concernsdeficiencies within the time frame established by the Council, the DCP’s accreditation is revoked. A Show Cause Order is a sanction, subject to appeal (see CCE Policy 8), and shall not exceed twelve (12) months. The Council makes public notice of a final decision to impose a Show Cause Order by notifying the U.S. Department of Education, regional (institutional) accrediting agency, jurisdictional licensing boards, and the public that a program has been placed on Show Cause Order in accordance with CCE policy and procedures.
D. Denial or Revocation
 
An application for initial accreditation or reaffirmation ofcontinued accreditation may be denied if the Council concludes that the DCP has significantly failed to comply and is not expected to achieve compliance within a reasonable time period. Denial of an application for Initial Accreditation or a Reaffirmation ofContinued Accreditation constitutes Initial Accreditation not being awarded or Revocation of Accreditation, respectively.
 
Denial or Revocation of accreditation is an Adverse Action and subject to appeal (see CCE Policy 8). A DCP seeking CCE accreditation that has previously withdrawn its accreditation or its application for accreditation, or had its accreditation revoked or terminated, or had its application for accreditation denied, follows the process for initial accreditation. The Council makes public notice of a final decision to deny or revoke accreditation by notifying the U.S. Department of Education, institutional accrediting agency, jurisdictional licensing boards, and the public in accordance with CCE policy and procedures.
E. Accreditation is a privilege, not a right. Any of the above actions may be applied in any order, at any time, if the Council determines that DCP conditions warrant them. If the Council imposes any of the following actions: Deferral; Warning; Probation; a Show Cause Order; or Revocation of Accreditation, the Council provides a letter to the DCP stating the reason(s) for the action taken.
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VI. Status Description
 
A DCP accredited by the Council must describe its accreditation status in accordance with CCE Policy 22.
 
The Council updates the accredited status of the programs it currently accredits on its official website following each Council Meeting, to include:
 
a. Month/Year of initial accreditation status awarded by CCE and all subsequent years reaffirmation ofcontinued accreditation following a status review meeting was awarded;
 
b. Location and official website link to the program;
 
c. Most recent accreditation activity, to include the bases and reasons for the decision;
 
d. Next accreditation cycle reporting, to include, the year the Council is scheduled to conduct its next comprehensive site visit review for reaffirmation ofcontinued accreditation and the next scheduled Council Status Review Meeting regarding that comprehensive site visit review; and,
 
e. Any public disclosure notices regarding the accreditation status of the program.
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VII. Complaint and Contact Information
 
Complaint procedures are established to protect the integrity of the CCE and to ensure the avoidance of improper behavior on the part of those individuals acting on behalf of the CCE, the Council and the CCE- accredited DCPs. By establishing formal complaint procedures, the CCE provides responsible complainants the opportunity to submit specific grievances and deal with them through a clearly defined process. CCE Policy 64 outlines the complaint procedures and may be obtained via the CCE website and/or through the CCE Administrative Office.
 
Information describing the organization and operation of the CCE and its Council may be obtained from the CCE Administrative Office, 10105 E Via Linda, Ste 103 PMB 3642, Scottsdale, AZ 85258, Telephone: 480-443-8877, E-Mail: cce@cce-usa.org or Website: www.cce-usa.org.
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