Stage II: 3 Commission Assurances
| Criterion 3 | Submission Requirements | Artifacts to Submit |
|---|---|---|
| The institution assures all of the following: | Submission requirements: Signed statement of assurance by Unit Head | Statement of Assurance |
a) That there will be compliance with all preconditions required for the initial program(s) the institution would like to propose (Institutions must respond to initial program preconditions in Stage II of the IIA process and program-specific preconditions in Stage IV). | ||
| b) That all required reports to the Commission, including but not limited to data reports and accreditation documents, will be submitted by the Commission approved entity for all educator preparation programs offered including extension divisions. | ||
| c) That it will cooperate in an evaluation of the program by an external team or a monitoring of the program by a Commission staff member. | ||
d) That the sponsor will participate fully in the Commission’s accreditation system and adhere to submission timelines. | ||
e) That once a candidate is accepted and enrolled in the educator preparation program, the sponsor will offer the approved program, meeting the adopted standards, until the candidate: i. Completes the program; ii. Withdraws from the program; iii. Is dropped from the program; iv. Is admitted to another approved program to complete the requirements, with minimal disruption, for the authorization in the event the program closes. In this event, an individual transition plan would need to be developed with each candidate. | Graduate Policy Manual provides additional information on page 34 regarding the university's policy on disestablished programs. |