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Publications Library

 

WASC Policies

2001 Handbook of Accreditation - Updated 02/08 (reference new and revised policies attached)

New Policies (in reference to 2001 Handbook of Accreditation)

WASC Bylaws

WASC Constitution

 

WASC Publications and Resources


ACSCU Directory of Member Institutions (2007-2008)

Case Studies on Educational Effectiveness

Chair and Evaluator Logistics Guide (Nov 05) (PDF)

Data Exhibits

Educational Effectiveness Framework and FAQs

Educational Effectiveness Models

Evidence Guide: A Guide to Using Evidence in the Accreditation Process: A Resource to Support Institutions and Evaluation Teams (PDF)

Guide to Attending a Commission Meeting

Hosting A Visit Guide

How to Become Accredited: Procedures Manual for Eligibility,
Candidacy, and Initial Accreditation

Learning History of WASC

Proposal for the External Review of the ACSCU

Proposal Guidelines (Replaces pages 37-40 of the 2001 Handbook)

Rubrics for evaluating the effectiveness of assessment processes

Special Visit Guide for Institutions

Special Visit Guide for Team Chairs and Evaluators

Substantive Change Manual (2005)
Please note that all substantive change proposals are required to be submitted online using LiveText. The elements in Section III of this Manual have been replaced by the online templates found in LiveText.

Two Lenses on Two Reviews Applying the WASC Standards Across Both Reviews

Update for Comprehensive Visits (2005-2006)

Update for Special Visits (2005-2006)

 

 

Other Recommended Reading

Master Plan for Education in CA