Distance Education & Training Council

“Membership in the council is limited to institutions accredited by the detc accrediting commission.”

“Each member of the council has one vote. Only a representative of a member institution may cast the vote for that member institution.”

“A draft form 990 was prepared by the outside accountants and reviewed by the executive director. It was then sent to the board of directors for review and comments. Any changes were incorporated and the final form 990 was filed with the irs.”

“Conflicts of interest and the potential for them is monitored quarterly by the executive committee. The procedures for addressing a conflict or interest, an appearance of a conflict, or duality of interests are as follows: - prior to any action on an institution involving a conflict of interest, the person having a conflict of interest discloses to the detc executive director all facts material to the conflict of interest. If any interested persons are aware that staff or other persons have a conflict of interest, relevant facts are disclosed by the interested person him/herself to the executive director. - where the appearance of partiality is involved, the person with the conflict of interest advises the next higher person in the process and recuses him/herself. Guidance is sought from the detc executive director in questionable cases. - a person who has a conflict of interest does not participate in nor is permitted to hear any discussion of or vote on any matter being considered. Such person does not attempt to exert his or her personal influence with respect to the matter, either at or outside the meeting. - in the event it is not entirely clear that a conflict of interest exists, the individual with the potential conflict discloses the circumstances to the detc staff member/executive director, who determines whether a conflict of interest exists.”

“Detc's compensation committee used comparable compensation data from form 990s of similar organization within the accrediting community to help determine the salary for detc's executive director. This process was documented in the executive director's employment contract. The last compensation review took place in march 2016.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

“Accreditation fees 185,039. Honorariums 179,884. Commissioners expenses 17,044. Communication/proof reading 11,481. Title iv consultant 12,314. Strategic planning 53,202. Handbook related consulting 19,600. Other contractual expenses 3,145. Real estate related 50. Other consulting fees 12,333.”