Commission on Accreditation of Allied

“The organization updated the organizaional documents in 2024 by updating the length of term of officers from 1 to 2 years.”

“The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) is comprised members from its communities of interest, including sponsoring organizations, educational institutions, recent graduates, hospital-based programs, and the public. Each member or member group provides a representative to CAAHEP, who serves as a Commissioner. Commissioner(s) have full authority to vote on behalf of and act for the member or member group represented in all matters coming before CAAHEP.”

“The CAAHEP Board of Directors is elected by and from those serving as CAAHEP Commissioners. The Board is the accrediting body of CAAHEP that awards or denies accreditation after reviewing accreditation recommendations made by the Committees on Accreditation. It is also the primary governing body that oversees the business of CAAHEP and implements the mission and vision as adopted by the Commission.”

“A two-thirds vote of the Commissioners at the annual meeting shall be required to adopt an amendment to the Bylaws for which written notice shall have been given at least 30 days prior to the annual meeting.”

“The 990 is comp1eted by an outside CPA firm. The Board Treasurer approves and accepts the Form 990.”

“All members of the Board sign a form annually agreeing to abide by the conflict of interest and confidentiality policies.”

“The Board of Directors (none of whom have conflicts of interest) do a written evaluation of the Executive Director and then review the most recent salary survey done by the Association of Specialized and Professional Accreditors, which contains salary data for comparable organizations. Determination of salary is done in an executive session for which minutes are taken by the organization's Secretary.”

“The organization's bylaws are available on the website as are all policies and procedures including the conflict of interest policy. The financial statements are published in the Annual Report, which is posted on the website and made available upon request.”

“The Audit/Finance Committee is responsible for oversight of the audit, including selection of the independent accountant. The process has not changed from previous years.”