REVIEW
John F. Scheel, Ph.D.
President
Make plans now to attend.
2014 Conference
March 27-29, 2014
Location: TBA
ACI Offices:
Beebe, Arkansas
Sarasota, Florida
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Here you will learn about ACI, accreditation, how to become an accredited institution, and more.
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2014 Conference
March 27-29, 2014
Location: To be announced
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Our Mission– "Helping non-government regulated Schools, Colleges, and Theological Seminaries to have good educational processes, good educational processes to be better and better educational processes to be the best – One institution at a time!"
Our hats are off to Dr. J. L. Cook, the faculty and staff of the North Carolina College of Theology, Wilmington, North Carolina! The College sponsored the 2013 annual international conference for the Accrediting Commission International. We will be forever grateful for the generosity, kindness, and helpfulness of NCCT!
The conference began on Thursday evening, March 14, 2013 with a short concert by the Anchormen. The Yellowstone Language Institute, Cody, Wyoming was welcomed as an accredited member of the Accrediting Commission International. Rev. Jonathan Gibbs, Christian Law association was the guest speaker for the evening. A wonderful meal accompanied this occasion.
Several seminars filled the day on Friday, March 15. Dr. John Scheel, President presented a program on ACI Quality Guidelines and requirements for ACI Accreditation.
Attorney Seth Kraus, Christian Law Association presented two seminars on legal matters facing Christian education today. He is an attorney, but his sincerity and dedication was the highlight!
Dr. Ronnie Moodley, Faith Bible College, Gauteng, South Africa taught a seminary on the true Ingredients of Leadership. Dr. Moodley is the ACI representative in South Africa. Dr. Moodley also was the evening speaker.
Mr. Scott Carter, teacher in a local public school taught a very beneficial seminar on Smart Phones, iPads, and Computers. Everyone enjoyed it so much.
In the evening the group enjoyed yet another delicious Southern cooked meal. All enjoyed a concert by the Diplomats. The group was surprised by a guest appearance of Mr. Greg Day, composter of the popular Christian song, “The Midnight Cry”.
Dr. J. L. Cook was presented with the ACI Gold Cross Award on Friday evening. It is the night civic honor to be bestowed by ACI. Dr. Cook was only the third to receive this award in the 24 years of history of ACII
Saturday morning everyone enjoyed a Southern Style Breakfast Buffet. Bro provided the Music. Dennis Benton, NCCT. Dr. J. L. Cook was the guest speaker. In his usual style he presented a very touching message and yet used his very talented humor.
Why don’t you make plans to attend the ACI conference in 2014?
The details will be on this website soon!
2013 ACI International Conference
Review
We are pleased to know about your interest in Accrediting Commission International for Schools, Colleges, and Theological Seminaries. I would like to tell you a little about us.
We are primarily a religious school accrediting agency. Due to the views of most of our schools concerning the separation of church and state, we have never applied to the U.S. Department of Education for any affiliation with the government. We are an independent accrediting agency. We specialize in the seminary, Bible College, and small specialized school that does not fit into the programs of other accrediting agencies.
ACI also does accreditation for Specialized schools which teach non-religious subjects. We accredit some schools which offer MBA and MPA programs. We appeal to foreign schools who offer business programs, as long as they meet the laws in the country of residence and the guidelines of the Accrediting Commission International.
ACI is a member of the National Federation of Independent Business. This is among the largest business organizations in the United States. Accrediting Commission International encourages our members to "bloom where they are planted." We practice what we preach.
We are approaching 300 schools in 8 countries, and in 38 states. I hope that your educational institution will join them!
You may order an information packet for a school by
About Us
An accrediting organization is a watchman on the wall. Webster defines accreditation as to give trust or confidence to; to vouch for; to recommend; to furnish with credentials, as an envoy or ambassador. Every accreditation group is not the same. They are different and focused in different areas of accreditation.
Accrediting Commission International is an international accrediting commission which holds as its primary objective the encouragement and maintenance of sound scholarship and the highest academic achievement in the areas of private education. Quality education is the goal at all times. Its purpose is the preparation of quality education in private schools, colleges, and theological seminaries. It is a non-governmental body and makes no claim to be connected with the government.
A degree covers the major taken with that degree. A student or potential student must understand that credits taken in one type of program may or may not transfer to another type program. This is the sole determination of the receiving institution.
The job market is highly competitive. Training is specialized in most fields. A graduate in one field may have difficulty in being hired in a field they are not certified for.
Accrediting Commission International only works with private schools. The potential student should inquire before enrollment for the type training they will receive.
Accreditation
ACI also provides individual membership for teachers with certification by ACI. This is not a requirement for the school to become a member, but we do recommend that a school certify its teachers. This certification is not to be confused with State Teacher Certification. This is a vehicle to let our members know that a teacher is qualified in a certain field to teach subjects for our membership. Administrators may also be certified.
Certification is provided when a MEMBER institution requests it. We do not certify teachers who are not working for one of our members at the time they are certified.
The teacher must furnish a request letter from the member school and a resume. If they have attended official classes at a college in their field they must furnish a transcript of credits. If they have been conferred a degree, a copy of the degree should also be submitted with the application. Please only send copies because we will not return them. The fee for teacher certification is $25.00 per year at all levels. The certificate must be renewed January 1 each year.
You may order an information packet for a school by
Teacher Certification
You have made the first step by looking through our Web Site. Let me congratulate you for being interested in enhancing the quality of your educational program and that of the learning institution you represent, if any.
We hope that you will soon reap the benefits and the rewards of being a member of ACI. ACI also provides individual membership for teachers with certification by ACI. This is not a requirement for the school to become a member, but we recommend that a school certify its teachers. This certification is not to be confused with State Teacher Certification. This is a vehicle to let our members know that a teacher is qualified in a certain field to teach subjects for our membership. Administrators may also be certified.
The teacher must furnish a request letter from the member school and a resume. If they have attended official classes at a college in their field they must furnish a transcript of credits. If they have been conferred a degree, a copy of the degree should also be submitted with the application. Please only send copies because we will not return them. The fee for teacher certification is $25.00 per year at all levels. The certificate must be renewed January 1 each year.
Other benefits include educational seminars in various locations each year; newsletters; textbook recommendations and evaluation; and discounted World Travel. These offered trips are throughout the world, including the Holy Land.
The next step is to send us an email at the address below and give us the name of your school, number of students, mailing address, telephone number, and email address. We will send your school an application and the information need to begin the process.
If your application is approved, you will receive a Candidate Status. The candidate status will expire in six months from date of issue. The school will have to schedule an on-site visit date for ACI examiners prior to the expiration of the six month certification.
ACI sponsors a conference each year for its members. The conference is packed with seminars and meetings that help and enhance the school's progams. The best speakers are scheduled to facilitate the subjects of their expertise.
A copy of ACI Quality Guidelines will accompany your application form.
You may order an information packet for a school by using the contact page.
ACI Benefits
Q. Is all accreditation the same?
A. No. All accreditation is not the same. Accreditation has many purposes . There are several groups who accredit for different reasons. Accrediting Commission International exists to help the Religious World to obtain accreditation that is not government affiliated.
Q. Is the size of the school a requirement before a school can be a member of ACI?
A. No. Accrediting Commission International realizes that some of the most reputable colleges and universities in the world started with only a few students (Princeton, Harvard, and The College of William and Mary to name a few). ACI sees that quality cannot be finally judged by the size of the student body, the size of the buildings, and rich financial endowments. Students must receive a quality education in a proper climate to receive the education they need. We have schools with enrollments in the teens and schools with an enrollment in excess of 2,000. Size is not the final word in accreditation!
Q. How important is a library and its holdings before we can become accredited?
A. While ACI encourages the college or small school to have a vision for a library we do not reject a school on the basis of a faulty library alone. Sometimes schools have access to large public libraries or university libraries only a few blocks from the school. These can be utilized while the school is striving to obtain its own library holdings.
Q. What is the average cost for gaining membership in Accrediting Commission International?
A. Costs vary due to the travel and lodging expenses involved. The total cost usually averages around $2,300.00 from start to finish. The new school must pay a $300.00 fee when they apply. This is returned if the school, for any reason, is turned down at the time of application. The on-site fee is $1500.00. The school pays one round-trip air fare; two nights lodging; and two days car rental. We use super-saver rates for all traveling plans.
Q. Do the benefits of membership justify the cost?
A. Yes. Absolutely! One of the first questions a prospective student asks a college or school is, "Are you Accredited?" Students are looking for quality. Quality Accreditation helps point them in the right direction. Schools use our name as a referral and the testimonies of the schools who use our service are many. Hundreds of students are gained by our membership each year based on the fact that the school is accredited. The cost can easily be covered in added programs and qualities pointed to by our visitor(s).
Q. Is an on-site visit essential for every school, even if they have been accredited in the past?
A. Yes. There are several reasons for this. We realize that education today is big business. Since there is financial involvement in this business of education, there are undesirable institutions. We cannot fully know what a school is doing if we do not actually "see " first hand what they are doing. Accreditation without a personal visit is all but worthless.
Q. Does accreditation make a school "above the law of the land"?
A. No. ACI members are encouraged to work in the bounds of the laws of the country or state where they live.
Q. Do all schools who are members of ACI accept credits from other members?
A. Yes. One of our requirements is that member schools accept credits from other members if they apply to their programs.
Q. Do other schools outside ACI membership receive our credits?
A. This depends. Some schools, state governments, and industries have accepted credits etc. because of our membership. ACI makes no guarantee outside our own membership.
Q. Will ACI provide our name and address to anyone who asks?
A. Our complete mailing list is provided to our membership. We do not provide this list to the general public.
Q. Will ACI recommend our college to potential students.
A. Yes. We receive calls daily. We try to recommend schools which have the nearest to detail of the program the student is looking for. In some cases we do take into consideration geographic location of the school, but sometimes this is not necessary.
Q. Can a school be accredited who offers only correspondence courses?
A. Yes.
Q. Are ACI Schools required to observe civil rights laws where they exist?
A. Yes. ACI insists that our membership does not discriminate because of race.
You may order an information packet for a school by using the contact page.
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