Standards of Transworld Accrediting International

 

STANDARD I: Structure & Governance

• All Bible and theological courses must be based on evangelical doctrine. 

• The organization and operation of the educational facility are in accord with appropriate state statutes.

• A copy of the legal instrument creating the educational organization is on file.

• The organizational structure and charter must reflect adequate personnel to accomplish the stated purpose and goals of the educational institution.

 

STANDARD II: Material Resources

• The institution must have as a minimum, an administrative office with sufficient space to accommodate staff, appropriate files, and records.

• The institution must provide students with an annually updated list of library and media resources.

• The institution must have adequate media equipment to evaluate student course requirements and projects.

• Classroom facilities are adequate to accommodate student needs.

 

STANDARD III: Policies

• A current catalog is available to all students.

• Student policies are stated in writing and available to all students.

• Financial policies, including refund policies, are made available to all applicants before admission.

• Faculty policies are stated in writing and distributed to each faculty member.

• Administrative policies are in accordance with state laws.

• Admission and personnel policies are in accordance with federal anti-discrimination statutes.

 

STANDARD IV: Faculty

• The institution maintains written criteria for faculty appointment.

• The faculty/Student ratio reflects a realistic workload.

• Written faculty contracts are maintained and annually updated.

• Faculty payment policies are consistent and non-discriminatory.

• A method exists for faculty input into administrative decisions.

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STANDARD V: Curriculum

• The institution must maintain an annually updated list of courses offered.

• The institution has a curriculum committee that oversees academic offerings.

• Degree requirements are in keeping with generally accepted standards.

• Students must receive a copy of their degree plan.

• Course requirements for students are consistent within departments or divisions.

 

STANDARD VI: Evaluation

The institution maintains an organized evaluation system for student performance, organizational effectiveness, and faculty performance.

 

Status

Three Recognized Status Levels

Associate Status – An Associate institution is in the process of developing its facility, curriculum, staff, policies, etc. Their institutional/educational program has been operating for less than twelve months. An annual report is required.

 

Candidate Status – An Candidate institution is one that has submitted an application for accreditation to the Board of Directors of Transworld and is in the process of completing its self-study. They have been in existence for at least twelve months. An annual report is required.

 

Accredited Member Status – An Accredited institution has satisfactorily met all TAC accreditation standards and has been awarded its accreditation certificate. An annual report is required.