Accreditation Institutes

Audience: We welcome all program partners, including college & university administrators, deans, program directors/staff, faculty liaisons, and secondary partners such as superintendents, principals, high school teachers, and school counselors.

Join NACEP in Waterloo, Iowa, for a comprehensive two-day Accreditation Institute, hosted by Hawkeye Community College. The institute will focus exclusively on NACEP’s National Standards for Quality for our Concurrent Enrollment Program (CEP) endorsement, which NACEP defines as college credit-bearing courses taught to the high school students by college-approved high school teachers. This institute is tailored for both new and established programs seeking a deep dive into these standards and the accreditation application process.

WHERE: Hawkeye Community College | 1501 East Orange Rd, Waterloo, IA 50704-8015

WHEN: Wednesday, March 26 - Thursday, March 27, 2025

TIME: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

COST: $353 - NACEP Member-Rate | $453 - Non-Member Rate. | $553 - Onsite (Member & Non-Member)

MEALS: Breakfast & Lunch included on both days

REGISTRATION BEGINS FEBRUARY 17TH

ACCOMMODATIONS:
The Courtyard Waterloo Cedar Falls has a limited room block available at $104/night. Reservation link coming soon!

PARKING:
Parking on Hawkeye Community College’s campus is at no cost to attendees, who can park in Lots J, I, or K for the event.

TRANSPORTATION:
Attendees will be responsible for transportation to Hawkeye Community College, where the event takes place, and from the airport in which attendees are arriving & departing from either Cedar Rapids Airport (63 miles) from the hotel or Waterloo Airport (6 miles) from the hotel.

WHY ATTEND?
This institute is essential for programs aiming for initial accreditation. Attendance is also highly beneficial for those seeking re-accreditation, especially if the program has welcomed new staff. It's imperative for teams from your institution/program to participate, ideally with a minimum of two members.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
The accreditation process thrives on collaboration among a program's internal and external partners. Attending the Accreditation Institute is not only beneficial but essential for navigating the accreditation journey successfully.

• Programs seeking initial accreditation are highly encouraged to attend with a team of two or more members.
• Programs aiming for re-accreditation in the 2026-2027 & 2027-2028 cycles, especially those new to their institution or role, will find great value in participating.
• We welcome all program partners, including:
  • College & university administrators
  • Deans
  • Program directors/staff
  • Faculty liaisons
  • Secondary partners: superintendents, principals, high school teachers, and school counselors

WHAT TO EXPECT?

The institute will leverage a number of NACEP’s guides and resources, and review the required materials essential for the accreditation application process, preparation, and submission, along with NACEP’s Self-Assessment Worksheets. Which facilitates a structured approach to evaluate your program's readiness for accreditation. These worksheets pinpoint areas of strength, weakness, and opportunities for improvement.

In an effort to GO GREEN, NACEP will share, via email, the agenda and institute materials with attendees about a week prior to the event. If you would like hard copies of the materials, please bring them with you and Thank You!

HOW TO PREPARE?
For further details about the accreditation application process and required materials, please refer to the Application Process & Resources webpage.

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If your institution is a NACEP member, contact your Program Administrator
on steps to be added to the institution’s membership.

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NOT A NACEP MEMBER? JOIN TO RECEIVE THE MEMBER RATE!*

*Please note the following important information regarding registration and NACEP membership rates for the Accreditation Institute:

• Membership Requirement: Attendees must have an active membership to qualify for the member rate. Membership fees must be paid, and attendees must be linked to the active membership.
• Payment by Check: If payment is being made by check, please be aware that membership will only be considered active once payment is received and processed. This process may cause a delay in registration.
• Non-Retro Application of Member-Rate: Member-rate discounts will not be applied retroactively to attendees who initially registered as non-members. It is crucial to ensure membership is active before registering to benefit from the member-rate.

We appreciate your attention to these details and look forward to your participation in the Accreditation Institute. Should you have any further inquiries or require assistance, please don't hesitate to contact us.

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QUESTIONS:
Contact Andrea Roma, Accreditation and Member Services Manager at aroma@nacep.org.