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September 2022
Courses, Hours, and Credits: Using ABHES Academic Credit Conversions
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
This webinar is an information session reviewing ABHES standard IV.G.1. regarding how to calculate the metrics, including recognized outside hours, and how to fill out a Program Profile Grid. This will be beneficial to members as they fill out any application with ABHES, but also displaying program information to the public. The webinar will be 90 minutes long and include a lecture, examples, and a Q&A session. The learning outcomes have been determined to be the following: Communicate program offerings…
Find out more »ABHES Standards: Advisory Board
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
The webinar is open to all ABHES accredited Institutions/Programs. Join staff for a deep dive into advisory boards: who should serve, how to make the most out of your meeting, and how to document compliance, including maintaining detailed meeting minutes.
Find out more »October 2022
Accreditation Workshop
This is a two-day training (October 17, 2022, 1:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. and October 18, 2022, 8:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.) that will provide attendees with a better understanding of the accreditation process. Attendees will learn how to complete the Self-Evaluation Report (SER), prepare for the on-site team visit, and respond to standard violations. Additionally, presenters will review and discuss the interpretation of a variety of standards, common errors, and how to avoid them. Participants are encouraged to have…
Find out more »ABHES Standards: Catalog
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
The webinar is open to all ABHES accredited Institutions/Programs. Join staff for a deep dive into understanding your catalog's importance and how many ABHES standards it is linked to.
Find out more »February 2023
Institutional/Programmatic Accreditation Workshop
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Las Vegas, NV 89109 United States
This is a one-day training that will provide attendees with a better understanding of the accreditation process. Attendees will learn how to complete the Self-Evaluation Report (SER), prepare for the on-site team visit, and respond to standard violations. Additionally, presenters will review and discuss the interpretation of a variety of standards, common errors, and how to avoid them. Presenters will also review standards related to student achievement indicators and program effectiveness. Participants are encouraged to have their draft or previous…
Find out more »Maintaining Accreditation Workshop
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Las Vegas, NV 89109 United States
This one-day training will provide attendees with a better understanding of the critical areas of accreditation, such as program effectiveness, student achievement, and fiscal capability. Presenters will review the audited financial statement requirements, financial indicators, and terminology. Instruction to be provided on the basics of calculating retention, placement, and credentialing rates and how to support those rates using the required back-up documentation forms. Learn how to respond to visitation reports and outcomes/financial reporting. Training will also include interpreting and troubleshooting…
Find out more »Program Effectiveness Plan (PEP) Workshop
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Las Vegas, NV 89109 United States
This workshop will train attendees to develop and implement effective Program Effectiveness Plans that will not only meet ABHES standards but will provide attendees with best-practice applications and functions. Participants will learn how to interpret and apply formulas for computing program retention, credentialing, and placement rates, and gain experience on methods for improving those rates, including graduate credentialing as required for employment.
Find out more »The Lifecycle of a Program
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Las Vegas, NV 89109 United States
Join ABHES Staff for an in-depth review of the lifecycle of a program. Participants will learn what steps need to be taken when considering whether to offer a new program, how to submit your application for the new program through the Member Portal, and what to do once you receive a new program approval. Since program effectiveness is reviewed on an ongoing basis and documented at least annually, the workshop will also discuss ways to monitor your program, what to…
Find out more »Responding to Commission Directives and Team Reports
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Las Vegas, NV 89109 United States
This workshop will train attendees to understand how to prepare an effective response for Commission consideration. Participants will learn best practices in responding to Commission directives and why precision in documentation is important to demonstrate compliance with accreditation standards, policies, and procedures. This workshop is open to all ABHES initial and renewal applicant institutions and programs.
Find out more »SER Writing
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Las Vegas, NV 89109 United States
Join ABHES Staff for an in-depth review of the Self Evaluation Report (SER) writing process. Whether it’s your first or tenth time writing an SER, you will learn tips and tricks for successful SER completion! The workshop will include practicing writing detailed yet concise narratives to allow your own review of compliance and to provide a thorough guide for evaluators who are getting to know how your campus operates. As an added bonus, this workshop will focus on the new…
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