• Site Visit Schedule • Methods, Purposes, Benefits • Definitions and Structure • Principles of Accreditation • Policies of Accreditation • Mechanisms of Accreditation • The 9 Standards

• Accredited Programs • Definition of Accreditation • Why Accreditation Matters • Commonly Asked Questions • Sources of Career Information Tips for internship applicants

CALENDAR

Accrediting Committee Meeting:
March 17-18, 2012
The Westin, Chicago

Accrediting Council Meeting:
April 27-28, 2012
Westin Hotel,
Arlington, Va.

Accreditation Workshop:
Aug. 23, 2012
Westin Hotel,
Chicago

Accrediting Council Meeting:
Aug. 24, 2012
Westin Hotel,
Chicago

For information on these events, contact the ACEJMC office at 785-864-3986.

Welcome to the ACEJMC
Online Information Center.

The Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism
and Mass Communications, or ACEJMC, is the agency responsible
for the evaluation of professional journalism and mass
communications programs in colleges and universities.
Accredited programs.

Eligibility Statement

At its meeting on Sept. 19-20, 2011, the CHEA Board of Directors reviewed the recommendation of the CHEA Committee on Recognition regarding the eligibility application submitted by the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications (ACEJMC). The board of directors determined that ACEJMC is eligible to undertake a recognition review. ACEJMC will complete a self-evaluation providing evidence that it meets the CHEA recognition standards. CHEA requires an observation visit to a decision-making meeting of the accrediting organization to observe decision-making activities as these relate to CHEA eligibility and evaluation, the report of the observation visit and any third-party comment and make a recommendation to the CHEA Board of directors. The CHEA Board of Directors will make the final determination of recognition status.

2011-12 VISIT SCHEDULE

The Council will send 17 site-visit teams to schools in the 2011-12 academic year. Schools marked with an asterisk will seek accreditation for the first time; the rest seek re-accreditation. In addition, three schools will have revisits.

Web site coordinator: Cindy Reinardy
All contents of the ACEJMC Web site ©1996-2012, the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communications. Pages may be copied or printed for personal or educational use but may not be republished or used for commercial purposes without permission of the site owners. Links are provided to other Web sites for users' convenience only. ACEJMC makes no endorsements and takes no responsibility for the accuracy or operability of Web sites supported by other entities.

RESOURCES

Unless otherwise noted, resources are available by contacting the ACEJMC office.

ACEJMC's
annual publication
A guide to policies, procedures and programs

Diversity: Best Practices:
Published by ACEJMC, this book describes actions schools have taken to successfully diversify.

Letter helps promote
value of accreditation

ACEJMC has available a letter template for use by accredited schools to help promote the value of their accreditation. Accredited schools can send the letter to their graduates, encouraging the use of "Nationally Accredited" on their resumes. The letter also explains to graduates how a degree from an ACEJMC-accredited program could be advantageous in the job market.

Self-study examples:
ACEJMC has available for loan self-studies that were well executed.

The Value of Accreditation
Answers frequently asked questions about the process and what the status means to students and the public. Published by the Council for Higher Education and Accreditation (CHEA).

Ask Before You Decide:
Accreditation Matters
Brochure helps the public understand the value of accreditation and the importance of knowing accredited status before making any decision on whether to attend an institution or program. Published by the Council for Higher Education and Accreditation (CHEA).