reni said:
hi i got interview call from pacific university, oregon...............but i recently found out that this university is non accredited.....i know this is dumb question but please help me out...........wat is the difference b/w non accredited and accredited and how does it affects being pharmacist in us if i get accepted to university...........basically should i go for it or not???please please reply in urgent i have interview this coming friday..........thanks in advance for ur help and suggestions
Types of Accreditation Status and Notification of Accrediting Decisions
9.1 Accreditation
Initial or Continued Accreditation. The professional program of a College or School of Pharmacy is granted initial or continued accreditation if it has been demonstrated to the satisfaction of the ACPE that the program complies with accreditation standards, including the appropriateness of program purposes, the adequacy of resources and organization to meet those purposes, educational outcomes which indicate that those purposes are being met, and the reasonable assurance of the continued meeting of those purposes.
In the event that evaluation presents program concerns of such character so as impact upon prospects for continued compliance with a standard or standards may result in non-compliance with a standard or standards if not adequately addressed, cautionary notice is given. The chief executive officer of the institution and the Dean of the College or School of Pharmacy are given a period of time, generally not more than one year, to demonstrate that the program will continue in compliance. During this period, the accreditation status of the program is continued and the program is designated as having Cautionary Notice. The response of the institution to Cautionary Notice should be presented in writing in advance of the meeting in which the program is scheduled for consideration. The chief executive officer of the institution, or a designate, and the Dean of the College or School of Pharmacy are invited to attend this meeting and present comments. If the response is inadequate and the program is found to be in non-compliance with a standard or standards, the program will be placed in a probationary status. Such probationary status will be published in the ACPE Directory along with appropriate notifications as set forth in 9.13 below.
Upon initial or continued accreditation of a program, or in the event of voluntary withdrawal from accreditation, or upon a decision to let accreditation lapse, written notification of such actions shall be made to the U.S. Secretary of Education, the appropriate State licensing or authorizing agency, the appropriate regional and/or other accrediting agencies, and the public within 30 days. Public notification includes presentation on the ACPE web site.
9.2 Probation
A professional program of a College or School of Pharmacy that has been granted accreditation and is subsequently determined to be in non-compliance with a standard or standards will be given the accreditation status of probation. Due notice of this action, indication of the area(s) of non-compliance, and the time period within which the program is expected to bring itself into compliance with standards, are given. The response of the institution should be presented in writing in advance of the meeting in which the program is scheduled for consideration. The chief executive officer of the institution, or a designate, and the Dean of the College or School of Pharmacy are invited to personally attend this meeting and present comments. Probation reflects a diminished accreditation status. Graduates of a program in a probationary status retain all the rights and privileges associated with an accredited program. Probation is not an adverse accreditation action. Adverse accreditation action is defined as withdrawal or denial of accreditation or preaccreditation. Adverse accreditation action will be taken if a College or School of Pharmacy fails to bring a program into compliance within the period specified by the Council; such time period shall not exceed two years and may be extended only for good cause.
Written notification of probationary action shall be made to the U.S. Secretary of Education, the appropriate State licensing or authorizing agency, appropriate regional and/or other accrediting agencies, and the public, at the same time the institution is notified of the probationary action, but no later than 30 days after the decision is made. Public notification includes presentation on the ACPE web site.
9.3 Preaccreditation
A newly instituted Doctor of Pharmacy program of a College or School of Pharmacy maybe granted one of two preaccreditation statuses, depending upon its stage of development. In the instance of a newly founded College or School of Pharmacy, the program generally progresses through both statuses. The standards are the same as those employed for accredited status, however, preaccreditation involves, in large measure, planning in accord with standards and provision of reasonable assurances for a quality outcome.
9.3.1 Precandidate: A new program that has no students enrolled but has a Dean may be granted Precandidate accreditation status. The granting of Precandidate status indicates that a College or Schools planning for the Doctor of Pharmacy program has taken into account ACPE standards and guidelines and suggests reasonable assurances of moving to the next step, that of Candidate status. Granting of Precandidate status brings no rights or privileges of accreditation. Full public disclosure by the College or School of Pharmacy of the terms and conditions of this accreditation status is required.
9.3.2 Candidate: A new program that has students enrolled but has not had a graduating class may be granted Candidate status. The granting of Candidate status denotes a developmental program, which is expected to mature in accord with stated plans and within a defined time period. Reasonable assurances are expected to be provided that the program may become accredited as programmatic experiences are gained, generally, by the time the first class has graduated. Graduates of a class designated as having Candidate status have the same rights and privileges as graduates of an accredited program.
Upon granting preaccreditation status (Precandidate or Candidate) to a program, or in the event of voluntary withdrawal from preaccreditation, or upon a decision to let preaccreditation lapse, written notification of such action shall be made to the U.S. Secretary of Education, the appropriate state licensing or authorizing agency, the appropriate regional and/or other accrediting agencies, and the public within 30 days. Public notification includes presentation on the ACPE web site.
10. Adverse Action, Denial or Withdrawal of Accreditation
When the ACPE determines that the professional program of a College or School of Pharmacy fails to comply with standards and that identified deficiencies have not been satisfactorily addressed, initial accreditation or preaccreditation may be denied, or the existing preaccreditation or accreditation status may be withdrawn. The denial of initial accreditation or preaccreditation status or the withdrawal of accreditation or preaccreditation status is considered an adverse accreditation action. Withdrawal of accreditation will generally, but not necessarily, occur after Cautionary Notice has been given and/or a period of probation. After availing themselves of other opportunities to avoid such adverse action, institutions may initiate the formal ACPE Appeal Procedure for an Adverse Accreditation Action as outlined in Section 13.
Notification of any adverse action by the Council shall be in writing and delivered by certified mail to the chief executive officer of the institution affected. Such notification shall give a statement of reasons for the adverse accreditation action along with notice of the right to appeal and the time constraints for initiating such an appeal. Any time after the effective date of denial or withdrawal, the chief executive officer of the institution may reapply for accreditation. The reapplication shall follow standard evaluation procedures set forth for evaluation of the professional program in pharmacy for purposes of preaccreditation, initial or continuing accreditation as applicable. If preaccreditation or accreditation is granted, that fact will be made public and the accreditation status will be indicated in the Directory of Accredited Professional Programs of Colleges and Schools of Pharmacy.
Subsequent to a final decision (after appeal or opportunity to appeal) to deny or withdraw accreditation or preaccreditation, written notification shall be made to the institution within 30 days, and at the same time as institutional notification, to the U. S. Secretary of Education, the appropriate State licensing or authorizing agency, and the appropriate regional and/or other accrediting agencies, and the public. Public notification includes presentation on the ACPE web site. A brief statement summarizing the reasons for denying or withdrawing preaccreditation or accreditation, and any comments from the affected institution shall be made available not later than 60 days after such final action to the U.S. Secretary of Education, the appropriate state licensing or authorizing agency, and the appropriate regional and/or other accrediting agencies, and, upon request, to the public.
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