The Institutional Proposal

The Institutional Proposal is the first stage in the three-stage accreditation review cycle and guides the entire accreditation review process. It establishes a framework for connecting each institution’s context and priorities with the Standards of Accreditation for the accreditation review. Once accepted, the proposal serves as the primary basis for both institutional self-review and team evaluation, and is given to the Capacity and Preparatory (CPR) and the Educational Effectiveness (EER) review teams and the Commission, along with the Accreditation Standards, as the basis upon which the evaluation of the institution should occur. The Institutional Proposal is peer-reviewed by the Proposal Review Committee (PRC).

Resources for Institutions

Institutional Proposals are due on May 15 or October 15. It is strongly recommended that institutions submit a draft copy of their proposal to their WASC staff liaison for review prior to submitting the final version.

The Institutional Review Process

Includes an overview of the three-stage accreditation review process and guidelines for writing the Proposal

The Institutional Proposal and Beyond Workshop

Resource Book

Resource book from the Institutional Proposal workshop held in January 2010. Includes many resources for institutions planning for their accreditation cycle.

Workshop Slides

Power Point presentation from the workshop

2008 Changes to the IR Process and the CFRs

Starting with Fall 2009 visits, institutions that are in the process of a comprehensive review with visits already scheduled should address these revised requirements in their reports.

Handbook of Accreditation