When did ACICS lose accreditation?
December 12, 2016
On December 12, 2016, the Secretary upheld the decision of the Senior Department Official (SDO) to cease recognition of the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) as an agency that can provide schools with a seal of approval for educational quality, which in turn makes schools eligible to …
Is ACICS still in business?
What is ACICS’ current status? A: ACICS’ recognition as an accrediting body by the U.S. Department of Education has been restored. As of now, they are an officially recognized accrediting body.
Is ACICS accreditation cancelled?
Education Department Ends Recognition of ACICS (Inside Higher Ed, June 3, 2021) “The Department of Education terminated federal recognition of the controversial Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools Wednesday, stripping it of its powers to accredit colleges and universities.
Which schools are accredited by ACICS?
List of Schools Accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS)
- A-B. Art Institute of Phoenix. Art Institute of Salt Lake City.
- C-F. California Aeronautical University. California International Business University.
- G-N. Global Health College. Globe University.
- P-V. Pacific States University.
What happened to Acics?
Since 2016, ACICS membership has shrunk from 245 to 59 institutions. Some institutions closed, but many moved to other accreditors, according to a 2018 analysis by the Center for American Progress, another left-leaning think tank.
Is ACICS accreditation regionally accredited?
ACICS is a national accrediting agency, which is different than a regional accrediting agency. Many regionally accredited institutions do not accept transfer credits from nationally accredited institutions. When it comes to transferring credits, there are other factors at work.
Is ACICS recognized by Chea?
The CHEA does recognize ACICS as an accrediting agency. ACICS is still an accrediting agency at this point in time.