FAQs - Third Party Comments
Under current U.S. Department of Education regulations, ACCJC must provide opportunity for third-party comment regarding the institutional qualifications for accreditation. The institutions scheduled to undergo comprehensive visits in the fall or spring of each year and review by the Commission at its January or June meetings each year are listed in the Commission's newsletter, Accreditation Notes. Third-party comment on these institutions should be made to the ACCJC President, Dr. Barbara A. Beno, at 10 Commercial Blvd. Suite 204, Novato, CA 94949. For consideration, such comment must be made in writing, signed, accompanied by return address and telephone number, and received no later than five weeks before the scheduled Commission meeting..
How to make Third Party Comments regarding institutions scheduled
for a Comprehensive Visit
Third Party Comments
The Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges is responsible for evaluating quality and effectiveness of two year degree granting colleges in California, Hawai?i, and the Pacific Basin. The ACCJC invites comments from any member of the public about the institutions it accredits. The Commission publishes a list of institutions scheduled for evaluation in the coming year (see list below) so that individuals may submit comments regarding the qualifications of institutions applying for accreditation.
The commission staff will review any third party comment and decide whether to share it with the institution and the chair of the team due to visit the institution. The Third Party Comment Form may be downloaded and submitted to the ACCJC office by email attachment or by mail.
Click here to view the Third Party Comment Form.
Third Party Comment Form
Note: There is a separate complaint process for individuals wishing to request the Commission to investigate institutional actions that may constitute a violation of Commission Standards. To view the Complaint Process follow the link at the top of this page: Complaint Policy.
List of 2009-2011 Evaluation Visits:
List of 2009 - 2011 Evaluation Visits |
