Purpose: To provide institutional access to updates regarding ACCJC Newsletters, Workshops, Commission Actions, and accreditation resources. The ACCJC Commission Update link is updated weekly to assure that information is available to all internal and external stakeholders.
Updates
- July 25, 2025
- July 14, 2025
- July 08, 2025
- July 01, 2025
- June 27, 2025
- June 27, 2025
- June 27, 2025
2025
Hello,
In March of this year, we invited institutions to participate in ACCJC's Workforce Partnership Survey to gather institutional efforts in the attached preliminary draft paper celebrating and supporting workforce partnerships at ACCJC member institutions.
This paper will be shared with higher education professionals, government officials, and the public as a tool to share how colleges like yours connect students to high-demand careers, build pathways into local industries, and support economic mobility. At this critical time, we believe it is important to share innovative practices and inform national policy conversations about the value of higher education.
In addition to the paper, we will be providing readers with an accompanying list and brief on all workforce partnerships at our member institutions. This component is still in development as we've provided one last opportunity for those who have not participated to share a partnership brief. A final draft will be distributed to our members and used for ACCJC's national advocacy efforts in late July. Whether your institution is profiled within this paper, or included in the supplemental list, we thank you for sharing your story and bringing attention to your institution's efforts in expanding educational and employment opportunities for students.
Sincerely,
ACCJC
Attachment: Thank You! ACCJC Workforce Partnership Paper - Preliminary Draft
Date: June 27, 2025
To: Chancellors, Superintendents, Presidents, and Accreditation Liaison Officers of ACCJC Member Institutions; Other Interested Parties
From: Mac Powell, President MP
Subject: ACCJC Commission Actions on Institutions - June 2025
The Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) held its biannual meeting June 4-5, 2025. Attached, please find the Commission Actions on Institutions listing the actions taken by the Commission regarding ACCJC member institutions.
The actions notification is also posted on the ACCJC website for access by interested others and members of the public.
Attachment: ACCJC Commission Actions on Institutions - June 2025
2024
Preliminary Agenda ACCJC Open Session - Wednesday, January 8, 2025
Talofa ASCC Chiefs,
Happy Tuesday! Attached is the approved ASCC Accreditation 2024-2025 Calendar. This calendar outlines the timeline for Accreditation tasks and action plans the College will address during the 2024-2025 fiscal year, in preparation for the 2028 Institutional Self-Evaluation Report (ISER).
It also includes information on webinars and training sessions hosted but the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC). The 2024-2025 Accreditation Calendar will serve as a reference for both the College's 2028 ISER Action Plan and the institutional review of the College's Mission.
Wishing you a wonderful week ahead.
Fa'afetai,
Accreditation Liaison officers:
Dr. Letupu Tauanu'u-Moananu
Mr. Sonny J. Leomiti
Talofa ASCC Chiefs,
Good afternoon! Please note that there has been an update to the schedule for ACCJC Vice President Melynie Schiel on November 07, 2024. The changes are highlighted in yellow in the attached document.
On behalf of the President, we would like to extend our thanks to all students, faculty, and staff who made time to meet and welcome Melynie over the past few days.
As a reminder, Melynie Schiel will be presenting the new Standards of Accreditation tomorrow at 12:30 p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Center Auditorium.
If you have questions, please don't hesitate to reach out.
Thank you for your time. Have a pleasant afternoon.
Talofa ASCC Chiefs,
Happy Tuesday, and Election Day! Please note that there have been a few changes to tomorrow's (November 06, 2024) schedule for ACCJC Vice President Melynie Schiel. Edits are highlighted in yellow.
We would also like to express our gratitude to all internal constituencies who continue to coordinate with our offices to arrange meeting times with Mrs. Schiel. There are still available time slots for those interested in speaking with her.
If you have questions, please don't hesitate to reach out.
Thank you for your time. Have a pleasant afternoon.
Talofa ASCC Chiefs,
Malo le Soifua maua.
On behalf of ASCC President Dr. Rosevonne Pato, I am pleased to share that the Vice President of the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior College (ACCJC), Melynie Schiel is scheduled for a site visit to our campus on Tuesday November 5, 2025 to Thursday November 7, 2024.
Vice President Schiel currently serves as the ACCJC Liaison for ASCC. We look forward to this visit, and grateful for the opportunity to continue the dialogue on accreditation.
Please find attached the Site Visit schedule for ACCJC VP Melynie Schiel. If you have any questions regarding the schedule or would like to request a meeting with VP Schiel to contact the Accreditation Liaison Officers.
Thank you all for your support as we welcome ACCJC Liaison Melynie Schiel to the home of the Chiefs.
Fa'afetai Tele,
Letupu
- ACCJC Vice President - Site Visit Schedule - Updated November 04 2024
- ACCJC Vice President - Site Visit Schedule - Updated November 01 2024
- Listening Sessions Next Week - ACCJC Seeks Feedback on Pilot Distance Education Resources and Rubric
2023
Date: January 31, 2023
To: Chancellors, Superintendents, Presidents, and Accreditation Liaison Officers of ACCJC Member Institutions; Other Interested Parties
From: Mac Powell, President MP
Subject: ACCJC Commission Actions on Institutions – January 2023
The Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) held its biannual meeting January 11-12, 2023. Attached, please find the Commission Actions on Institutions listing the actions taken by the Commission regarding ACCJC member institutions. The actions notification is also posted on the ACCJC website for access by interested others and members of the public.
2022
2021
ACCJC Board Votes to Maintain 2022 – 2023 Membership Dues at the 2021 – 2022 Level – No Increase
- Memo - ACCJC Nominating Committee 2021
- Memo - Announcement of ACCJC Commission Vacancies 2021
- Commissioner Application Information 2021
- Definitions for Election of ACCJC Commissioners
- ACCJC Bylaws Approved April 2021
- ACCJC Policy on Conflict of Interest
- ACCJC Policy Professional and Ethical Responsibilities of Commission Members
2020
2019
- AACJC By Laws
- ACCJC Data-Biographical Form
- ACCJC Policy of Conflict of Interest
- ACCJC Policy on Professional and Ethical Responsibilities of Commission Members
- Announcement of ACCJC Commission Vacancies 2019
- Announcement of ACCJC Nominating Committee 2019
- Commissioner Application Information 2019
2018
2017
- Announcement from ACCJC: “I am pleased to announce that, with these additions to the ACCJC team, we achieve another key step in our quest to provide our members with outstanding service. As you will recognize from their brief biographical sketches, they each bring experience that is already proving valuable to the process-intense work of accreditation. I’m confident that you will enjoy getting to know them through their interactions with you.”
- Announcing New Staff at the ACCJC
- Announcement from ACCJC: “In our ongoing effort to be mindful of our institutions’ limited resources and to be environmentally conscience, the ACCJC will no longer require institutions to submit hard copies of the Midterm or Follow-up Report to the Commission or to members of the visiting team. This change is now reflected in the revised Guide to Preparing Institutional Reports and will be applicable to all institutions submitting reports starting in spring 2018. There were no other changes to the manual.”
- ACCJC Guidelines for Preparing Institutional Reports to the Commission
- Invitation for Member Comments on Proposed Change of Standards
- From ACCJC President Dr. Richard Winn:
- I am pleased to report that, on Monday, August 7, papers were filed in federal court confirming a settlement agreement in the legal actions filed by the California Federation of Teachers (CFT) and related litigants against ACCJC. This brings to a conclusion a lengthy period of tension between the two agencies. The settlement agreement acknowledges a number of changes in ACCJC operations, some of which were brought into focus by the lawsuit. The Commission has routinely made changes and will continue to make changes through its continuous self-improvement program that incorporates suggestions from ACCJC member colleges and educational leaders. The settlement agreement also notes that, in keeping with federal policy, ACCJC continues to preserve its autonomy in setting its policies and making accreditation decisions. The agreement also reflects a move toward resetting the relationships among the leadership of the agencies that anticipates collaboration toward shared goals in institutional quality improvement and increased student achievement.
- ACCJC Update: Commission Actions on Policies and Bylaws
- Meeting of the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges to be held June 3-5, 2015; Preliminary Public Session Agenda