Stage II: 6 Communication & Information
| Criterion 6 | Submission Requirements | Artifacts to Submit |
|---|---|---|
| The institution must provide a plan for communicating and informing the public about the institution and the educator preparation programs. The plan must demonstrate that: | ||
a) The institution will create and maintain a website that includes information about the institution and all approved educator preparation programs.
The website must be easily accessible to the public and must not require login information (access codes/password) in order to obtain basic information about the institution’s programs and requirements as listed in (b). | a) Provide a draft website demonstrating how the institution plans to communicate and inform the public about the institution and the educator preparation program(s) it plans to offer. The draft website will provide: • Information about the institution and all approved educator preparation program(s) and • Information about the institution’s mission, governance and administration, admission procedures and requirements, course and fieldwork requirements, and completion requirements. | https://education.asu.edu/ca-certification-review |
b) The institution will make public
| (b) Provide an assurance signed by the Unit Head noting that: • Once approved, the institution will make the website accessible to the public so the public may obtain basic information about the institution’s programs and requirements. • The website will not require login information such as access codes/password, etc. • The institution will make public information about its mission, governance and administration, admission procedures, and information about all Commission-approved educator preparation programs. | Statement of Assurance |
(c) Provide drafts, copies or other means of communication outside of the website that will inform the public of the institution’s mission, governance and administration, admission procedures, and information about all Commission-approved educator preparation programs (e.g., institutional catalog, admission materials, etc.). | Evidence of Public Communication Regarding Institutional Mission, Governance and Educator Preparation Programs Arizona State University and the Mary Lou Fulton College for Teaching and Learning Innovation (MLFC) ensure transparency and accessibility of information regarding its mission, governance, administration and educator preparation programs through multiple channels beyond its website. These include: • ASU Academic Catalog — The catalog serves as a comprehensive resource for students to explore majors, compare program requirements and access essential academic information. It includes links to the most recent academic calendars, academic programs, courses and institutional policies. Additionally, the catalog provides an archive section containing historical records of previous academic calendars, tuition and fee schedules, major maps, instructional faculty lists, curriculum checklists, and course archives, ensuring students have access to both current and past academic information.
• ASU Graduate Admission Services — This website serves as a vital resource for both prospective and newly admitted students. It provides comprehensive information on the steps and requirements for pursuing an advanced degree, details about available majors and degrees, and an overview of the extensive resources offered to ASU graduate students. Additionally, it guides newly admitted students through their next steps, ensuring a smooth transition into their graduate program.
• The MLFC digital newsletter, Improving Education, keeps stakeholders, the community, and both current and prospective students informed with key updates about the college, including important announcements, events and opportunities.
• Public information sessions and webinars — Regularly scheduled events provide opportunities for prospective students and the public to learn about ASU, MLFC and the teacher preparation programs offered.
• State authorization — The State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA) is a national initiative that helps expand students' access to educational opportunities while maintaining compliance with state regulations. Institutions participating in SARA may offer distance education opportunities in SARA member states without seeking individual approval in each state. Relocating to a different state after admission into a degree program may impact whether a student can remain in the degree program, meet the state licensure requirements and/or continue to receive financial aid funding. Current and prospective students can select their state in the dropdown menu to see how ASU is authorized to operate in their state and to learn about policies and program exceptions in their state. |