Title 34

PART 602

Part 602 - The Secretary's Recognition Of Accrediting Agencies

PART 602 - THE SECRETARY'S RECOGNITION OF ACCREDITING AGENCIES Authority:20 U.S.C. 1099b, unless otherwise noted. Source:64 FR 56617, Oct. 20, 1999, unless otherwise noted.

34:3.1.3.1.3.1SUBPART A
Subpart A - General
34:3.1.3.1.3.1.9.1SECTION 602.1
   602.1 Why does the Secretary recognize accrediting agencies
34:3.1.3.1.3.1.9.2SECTION 602.2
   602.2 How do I know which agencies the Secretary recognizes
34:3.1.3.1.3.1.9.3SECTION 602.3
   602.3 What definitions apply to this part
34:3.1.3.1.3.1.9.4SECTION 602.4
   602.4 Severability.
34:3.1.3.1.3.2SUBPART B
Subpart B - The Criteria for Recognition
34:3.1.3.1.3.2.9SUBJGRP 9
   Basic Eligibility Requirements
34:3.1.3.1.3.2.9.1SECTION 602.10
   602.10 Link to Federal programs.
34:3.1.3.1.3.2.9.2SECTION 602.11
   602.11 Geographic area of accrediting activities.
34:3.1.3.1.3.2.9.3SECTION 602.12
   602.12 Accrediting experience.
34:3.1.3.1.3.2.9.4SECTION 602.13
   602.13
34:3.1.3.1.3.2.10SUBJGRP 10
   Organizational and Administrative Requirements
34:3.1.3.1.3.2.10.5SECTION 602.14
   602.14 Purpose and organization.
34:3.1.3.1.3.2.10.6SECTION 602.15
   602.15 Administrative and fiscal responsibilities.
34:3.1.3.1.3.2.11SUBJGRP 11
   Required Standards and Their Application
34:3.1.3.1.3.2.11.7SECTION 602.16
   602.16 Accreditation and preaccreditation standards.
34:3.1.3.1.3.2.11.8SECTION 602.17
   602.17 Application of standards in reaching accreditation decisions.
34:3.1.3.1.3.2.11.9SECTION 602.18
   602.18 Ensuring consistency in decision-making.
34:3.1.3.1.3.2.11.10SECTION 602.19
   602.19 Monitoring and reevaluation of accredited institutions and programs.
34:3.1.3.1.3.2.11.11SECTION 602.20
   602.20 Enforcement of standards.
34:3.1.3.1.3.2.11.12SECTION 602.21
   602.21 Review of standards.
34:3.1.3.1.3.2.12SUBJGRP 12
   Required Operating Policies and Procedures
34:3.1.3.1.3.2.12.13SECTION 602.22
   602.22 Substantive changes and other reporting requirements.
34:3.1.3.1.3.2.12.14SECTION 602.23
   602.23 Operating procedures all agencies must have.
34:3.1.3.1.3.2.12.15SECTION 602.24
   602.24 Additional procedures certain institutional agencies must have.
34:3.1.3.1.3.2.12.16SECTION 602.25
   602.25 Due process.
34:3.1.3.1.3.2.12.17SECTION 602.26
   602.26 Notification of accrediting decisions.
34:3.1.3.1.3.2.12.18SECTION 602.27
   602.27 Other information an agency must provide the Department.
34:3.1.3.1.3.2.12.19SECTION 602.28
   602.28 Regard for decisions of States and other accrediting agencies.
34:3.1.3.1.3.2.12.20SECTION 602.29
   602.29 Severability.
34:3.1.3.1.3.3SUBPART C
Subpart C - The Recognition Process
34:3.1.3.1.3.3.13SUBJGRP 13
   Application and Review by Department Staff
34:3.1.3.1.3.3.13.1SECTION 602.30
   602.30 [Reserved]
34:3.1.3.1.3.3.13.2SECTION 602.31
   602.31 Agency applications and reports to be submitted to the Department.
34:3.1.3.1.3.3.13.3SECTION 602.32
   602.32 Procedures for submitting an application for recognition, renewal of recognition, expansion of scope, compliance reports, and increases in enrollment.
34:3.1.3.1.3.3.13.4SECTION 602.33
   602.33 Procedures for review of agencies during the period of recognition, including the review of monitoring reports.
34:3.1.3.1.3.3.14SUBJGRP 14
   Review by the National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity
34:3.1.3.1.3.3.14.5SECTION 602.34
   602.34 Advisory Committee meetings.
34:3.1.3.1.3.3.14.6SECTION 602.35
   602.35 Responding to the Advisory Committee's recommendation.
34:3.1.3.1.3.3.15SUBJGRP 15
   Review and Decision by the Senior Department Official
34:3.1.3.1.3.3.15.7SECTION 602.36
   602.36 Senior Department official's decision.
34:3.1.3.1.3.3.16SUBJGRP 16
   Appeal Rights and Procedures
34:3.1.3.1.3.3.16.8SECTION 602.37
   602.37 Appealing the senior Department official's decision to the Secretary.
34:3.1.3.1.3.3.16.9SECTION 602.38
   602.38 Contesting the Secretary's final decision to deny, limit, suspend, or terminate an agency's recognition.
34:3.1.3.1.3.3.16.10SECTION 602.39
   602.39 Severability.
34:3.1.3.1.3.4SUBPART D
Subpart D - Department Responsibilities
34:3.1.3.1.3.4.17.1SECTION 602.50
   602.50 What information does the Department share with a recognized agency about its accredited institutions and programs