Report from the Accrediting Commission The DETC Accrediting Commission, the nationally recognized accreditation association for distance learning institutions, met June 2-3, 2006 and took the following actions:
Doctorate Degrees Accredited and Satisfaction Rate Increased The Commission accredited two doctorate degrees and increased the required “student satisfaction” rate to 75%. As part of a Pilot Program, the Commission accredited two new doctorate degrees: Columbia Southern University’s Doctor in Business Administration (DBA), and College of the Humanities and Sciences, Harrison Middleton University’s Doctor in Education (Ed.D.). Please note, these two degrees were approved under a pilot program, and currently the Commission’s scope of recognition by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation is for associates through the first professional degree level only.
Two Institutions Gain Accreditation The following institutions were accredited as of June 3, 2006: New York Institute of Photography 211 East 43rd Street, Suite 2402 New York, NY 10017 (Phone: 212-867-8260; Fax: 212-867-8122; E-mail: info@nyip.com; Web Site: http:// www.nyip.com)
Founded 1910 (2006/2012). A division of Professional Career Development Institute. Courses in professional photography and digital photography.
Sheffield School of Interior Design 211 East 43rd Street New York, NY 10017 (Phone: 212-661-7270; Fax: 800-822-0023; E-mail: info@sheffield.edu; Web Site: http://www.sheffeld.edu) Founded 1985 (2006/2012). A division of Professional Career Development Institute. Course in interior design.
Four Institutions Reaccredited The following DETC institutions were reaccredited:
• Cardean University, Chicago, IL • Columbia Southern University, Orange Beach, AL
• Grantham University, Kansas City, MO • Sessions, Online School of Design, New York, NY
Resigned Accreditation The following institution resigned accreditation as of March 31, 2006: Futures International High School, 2204 El Camino Real, Suite 310, Oceanside, CA 92054 (continued) DETC NEWS • FALL
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