Progress Report Overview
Programs accredited by GAC with outstanding "Requirements" must submit a Progress Report. A Progress Report is the method used by accredited programs to address "Requirements," as noted in their GAC Accreditation Decision Letter.
Progress Report Due Date
Programs will submit the report on:
- February 28 or
- September 30
The due date will be provided in the GAC Decision Letter to the program. Subsequent reports may be requested upon review. Failure to submit a Progress Report could jeopardize a program's accreditation.
Key Responsibilities of the Program
The Program must provide a summary report by the GAC’s specified deadline, detailing actions taken, and evidence provided to:
- Address "Requirements" for elements classified as Partially Aligned or Not Aligned with GAC standards.
- Demonstrate the program's current alignment with GAC Accreditation Standards.
Progress Report Decision
Upon receiving the Progress Report, the GAC Directors will review it and take one of the following actions:
- Progress Report Accepted: No further Progress Reports or actions required.
- Progress Report Received - Additional Information Required: Further information is needed before a decision is made.
- Progress Report Accepted - Report Continuation: Continued reporting for the upcoming year is required.
- Progress Report Received - Site Visit Required: A site visit is required before further action.
- Progress Report Received - Revocation of Accreditation – Program failed to make progress towards addressing the Partially Aligned and Not Aligned GAC Accreditation Standards Elements. Accreditation is revoked.
Submission Process
- The program receives a GAC Decision Letter outlining the requirements to address the Partially Aligned or Not Aligned GAC Accreditation Standards elements.
- The program submits a Progress Report to [email protected] by the specified deadline.
- GAC staff reviews the report for completeness and may request additional clarification.
- The completed report is forwarded to the GAC Directors for a decision.
- GAC notifies the program of the outcome and next steps.