The Eligibility Review Committee

The Eligibility Review Committee (ERC) conducts reviews of the applications received from institutions seeking Eligibility to determine if the institution:

  • Fits within the scope of institutions which WASC would likely accredit in terms of type and scope of program(s), and the applicant’s self-definition within the higher education community
  • Meets each of the Eligibility criteria published in “How to Become Accredited” and provides specific feedback on those Criteria which the applicant does not meet
  • Demonstrates sufficient resources in terms of finances, leadership, constituent support, and depth of planning to show promise of moving on to Candidacy and Initial Accreditation within the timeframes approved by the Commission

 

Resources for Members of the Eligibility Review Committee

Panels of the Eligibility Review Committee meet via conference call on an as-needed basis to review Eligibility applications.

ERC Committee Roster

Current membership of the Eligibility Review Committee

Eligibility Review Panel Scoresheet

Evaluation sheet used by the Eligibility Review Committee to score Eligibility applications

Committee Charges

Outlines the roles and responsibilities of the four non-Commission WASC committees, including Proposal Review Committee, Interim Report Committee, Eligibility Review Committee, and Substantive Change Committee

Confict of Interest Policy

Outlines WASC's conflict of interest policy for committee members

Conflict of Interest Form

Agreement form, to be completed by all ERC members, regarding WASC's conflict of interest policy

Standards of Ethical Conduct Form

Agreement form, to be completed by all ERC members, regarding WASC's standards of ethical conduct