DEAC
True or False: DEAC accreditation applies only to graduate programs.
False
How often does CIU need to reaffirm accreditation with ACBSP?
10 years
HLC is recognized by which government agency?
U.S. Department of Education
DEAC
True or False: DEAC accreditation applies only to graduate programs.
False
True or False: Accreditation requires CIU to engage in continuous improvement through reviews and assessments.
True
When did CIU officially become an ACBSP member?
April 1, 2021
What is the primary purpose of HLC accreditation?
To provide a seal of continuous quality improvement
DEAC
Which phrase best captures DEAC’s overall role for CIU?
a) Accountability, transparency, and educational excellence
b) Innovation, advertising, and recruitment
c) Athletics, accountability, and student life
a) Accountability, transparency, and educational excellence
The standard requiring CIU to prove students gain promised skills and knowledge is:
a) Academic Achievement
b) Recruitment & Enrollment
c) Academic Delivery
a) Academic Achievement
How does ACBSP accreditation benefit CIU students?
a) Enhanced global recognition of their degree and stronger career opportunities
b) Guaranteed job placement after graduation
c) Waiver of general education or capstone requirements
a) Enhanced global recognition of their degree and stronger career opportunities
HLC expects institutions to demonstrate clear student __________.
a) performance
b) outcomes
c) expectations
b) outcomes
HLC accreditation helps institutions build __________ with students and employers.
trust
Which DEAC focus ensures that all parts of CIU contribute to its objectives?
a) Institutional accreditation
b) Programmatic accreditation
c) Regional accreditation
a) Institutional accreditation
When is CIU’s first ACBSP progress report due?
a) February 2026
b) March 2026
c) July 2026
a) February 2026
HLC requires institutions to show they have adequate __________ to support learning.
a) resources
b) parking spots
c) tuition fees
a) resources
What happened in April 2024 for CIU?
a) Initial accreditation
b) Entered candidacy
c) Reaffirmation review
a) Initial accreditation
Facilities & Records Maintenance requires CIU to:
a) Keep accurate student records
b) Curriculum Development
c) Student Support Services
a) Keep accurate student records
Which ACBSP standard evaluates whether graduates gain the necessary business and professional content?
a) Leadership
b) Curriculum
c) Student and Stakeholder Focus
b) Curriculum
Which area ensures policies (grading, integrity, appeals) are fair and consistent?
a) Student Support
b) Academic Policies
c) Governance
b) Academic Policies
Maintaining accurate student records and transcripts falls under which HLC area?
Records Maintenance