National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts & Sciences Inc.

“The by-laws were amended effective january 1, 2019 as follows: article iii - board of commissioners section iv - eligibility: qualifications of commissioners a. All commissioners representing schools in fields of training within naccas' scope shall meet the following qualifications: 1. Have a total of at least five (5) years of administrative/supervisory experience in a school accredited by the commission (of which the experience set forth in subparagraph 2 below may be counted as a part); 2. Have been active in the day-to-day operation of school(s) accredited by the commission in an administrative/supervisory capacity for the three (3) years immediately preceding his/her election; and 3. Have no ownership interest in any institution, the accreditation of which: i. Has been withdrawn (appeal rights exhausted) or which has voluntarily relinquished accreditation while the institution was in withdrawal status, during the past five years; or ii. Is, or within the previous three years has been, on probation. B. All commissioners representing the administration of schools in fields of training within naccas' scope shall meet the following qualifications: 1. Have a total of at least five (5) years of administrative/supervisory experience in a school accredited by the commission (of which the experience set forth in subparagraph 2 below may be counted as a part); 2. Have been active in the day-to-day operation of school(s) accredited by the commission in an administrative/supervisory capacity, including but not limited to involvement in education, operations, human resources, and compliance, for the three (3) years immediately preceding his/her election; 3. Have no interest in any institution that has had its accreditation withdrawn (appeal rights exhausted) or which has voluntarily relinquished accreditation while the institution was in withdrawal status, during the past five (5) years; and 4. Have no ownership interest in, nor be an officer of a publicly held corporation that owns, school(s) accredited by the commission; and 5. Not serve, or have served, in an administrative or supervisory position in a school accredited by the commission the accreditation of which is, or within the previous three years has been, on probation. D. All commissioners representing the academic field shall meet the following qualifications: 1. Have expertise and current teaching experience in post-secondary education; 2. Have knowledge in pedagogy and in the development of curriculum; and 3. Not be an owner in full or in part of, nor a member of a partnership or a stockholder in a corporation which is the owner of, any school offering programs within naccas' scope; and 4. Have experience in school accreditation; and 5. Not serve, or have served, in an academic position in a school accredited by the commission that accreditation of which is, or within the previous three years has been, on probation. F. No person may serve as a member of the commission if such person has been debarred from participation in federal student financial aid programs (whether administered by the u.s. Department of education or other federal agencies). G. No person may serve simultaneously as a member of the commission and as an officer or member of the board of directors of an organization dedicated to the interests of any field within naccas' scope. A person holding such other office may be nominated as a commissioner but, if elected, must immediately tender a resignation from such office to the other organization, such resignation to be effective no later than the commencement of his or her term as commissioner. A commissioner-elect may not be seated until such resignation has been tendered.”

“Members consist of schools that are accredited by naccas.”

“The 13-member commission is elected by schools that are accredited by naccas. An election is held in november of each year. Five commissioners represent schools in fields of training within naccas' scope. Two commissioners are administrators of schools in field of training within naccas'scope. Two commissioners represent professional service operations in fields within naccas' scope. Two commissioners are professionals in the academic field. Two commissioners represent the public interest. Each commissioner shall be elected for a three-year term and may not serve more than two consecutive elected terms.”

“Executive director, director of finance, treasurer and finance committee of the commission review and approve the 990 tax return before it is filed. A copy is also provided to all members of the governing body.”

“Before each monthly commission meeting, the commissioners present are required to confirm their compliance with the naccas code of ethics, which mandates that commissioners do not participate in discussions or voting on school actions where they may have conflict of interest (through ownership, employment or business relationships such as consulting). The code of ethics is stated in the employee handbook. All employees must affirm annually that they have read and understand the handbook.”

“The executive director is the only employee with an employment contract, which is negotiated with members of the executive committee of the commission. Other employees receive annual performance reviews and may be eligible for merit-based increases in compensation. Salaries and benefits are reviewed and approved by the commission annually during the budget process, to ensure that total compensation is competitive with similar positions in the washington dc metropolitan area.”

“The commission's 990 is available for public inspection upon request.”

“The commission makes its governing documents available to the public on its website www.naccas.org. The commission's conflict of interest policy, 990 tax return and audited financial statements are available upon request.”

“The board appoints an independent accountant to audit the financial records of the exempt organization. The finance committee is responsible for oversight of the audit.”