Compliance & Enforcement
Ensuring continuous adherence to accreditation standards and quality benchmarks
Our Commitment to Quality Assurance
Accreditation is not a one-time achievement but an ongoing commitment to maintaining quality standards. Our compliance and enforcement framework ensures that accredited institutions continue to meet the standards that earned them their accreditation status.
We work collaboratively with institutions to support compliance through regular monitoring, guidance, and capacity building. Our enforcement processes are fair, transparent, and designed to promote improvement rather than simply penalize shortcomings.
Key Compliance Areas
We monitor compliance across multiple dimensions of institutional quality
Accreditation Standards
Ensuring institutions maintain compliance with approved accreditation standards and requirements.
Regulatory Requirements
Monitoring adherence to national education policies, regulations, and legal frameworks.
Quality Benchmarks
Verifying that institutions meet established quality benchmarks and performance indicators.
Reporting Obligations
Ensuring timely submission of required reports, data, and institutional information.
Compliance Monitoring Process
A systematic approach to ensuring ongoing compliance with accreditation standards
Annual Self-Assessment
Institutions submit annual self-assessment reports documenting compliance with standards.
Document Review
Alliance of Theological Schools reviews submitted documentation, policies, and evidence of compliance.
Site Inspections
Periodic on-site visits to verify information and assess operational compliance.
Compliance Report
Detailed report prepared identifying strengths, concerns, and required actions.
Corrective Action Plan
Institutions develop plans to address identified compliance gaps or concerns.
Follow-up Monitoring
Ongoing monitoring to ensure corrective actions are implemented effectively.
Enforcement Actions
Progressive enforcement approach based on the severity of non-compliance
Advisory Notice
Formal notice identifying minor compliance concerns with recommendations for improvement.
Warning Letter
Official warning for moderate compliance issues requiring immediate attention and action.
Probationary Status
Institution placed on probation with specific conditions and timeline for compliance.
Suspension of Accreditation
Temporary suspension of accreditation status for serious or persistent non-compliance.
Compliance Support & Guidance
Advisory Services
Our team provides ongoing advisory support to help institutions understand compliance requirements and develop effective systems. We offer guidance on policy development, documentation, and best practices.
Compliance Workshops
Regular workshops and training sessions help institutions stay updated on compliance requirements, reporting obligations, and quality assurance practices. Proactive support prevents compliance issues.
Annual Reporting Requirements
All accredited institutions are required to submit annual reports documenting: