Preparing your Catalog for a DEAC Accreditation Review

The Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) is a recognized institutional accreditor for distance education programs, covering institutions from secondary education through professional doctoral degrees. DEAC accreditation assures students, families, and stakeholders that an institution meets established quality standards for distance learning. Preparing your course catalog for a DEAC accreditation review is a crucial step in demonstrating your institution's commitment to quality distance education. Clean Catalog software simplifies this process by offering an intuitive, easy-to-manage platform that helps institutions organize, update, and present their course catalogs in compliance with DEAC requirements.

DEAC Catalog Requirements

One key component of DEAC accreditation is maintaining a comprehensive and accessible catalog. DEAC provides a Catalog Disclosures Checklist to help institutions ensure compliance. Below is a summary of the essential catalog elements:

General Information

• A current catalog version must be available online
• Archived versions of previous catalogs should be accessible
• The catalog cover must include effective dates
• Institution contact information
• Mission statement, goals, and learning outcomes
• State licensure and other recognitions
• Accreditation status and accreditor contact details
• Hours of operation

Governance

• Names and titles of administrators
• Governing board members, trustees, and officers
• Advisory board members and their titles
• Faculty names, fields of expertise, degrees earned, and conferring institutions

Academic Information

• Academic calendars
• Technology requirements for coursework
• Program listings, requirements, and outcomes
• Course descriptions
• Graduation requirements
• Academic policies, including academic integrity policies

Admissions and Enrollment

• Admission criteria
• Transfer credit policies
• Disclosure statement on acceptance of transfer credits
• Grading policies
• Satisfactory academic progress policy

Policies and Procedures

• Confidentiality and privacy policies (FERPA compliance)
• Student code of conduct
• Non-academic dismissal policy
• Complaint and grievance procedures
• Student identity verification
• Non-discrimination policy

Student Resources

Student services available Career counseling and job placement resources

Financial Information

• Tuition and fee structures
• Cancellation policies
• Refund policies
• Financial aid options and payment plans

Simplify Compliance with Clean Catalog

Ensuring your catalog meets DEAC requirements can be a complex process, but an intuitive, well-structured digital catalog can help. Clean Catalog provides modern, easy-to-manage solutions to keep your catalog up to date and in compliance with accreditation standards. Contact our team to learn more about how our platform can support your institution’s needs.