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CHANGE of NAME – PART 1

INSTRUCTIONS for SUBMISSION
General Instructions: A minimum of 30 days prior to changing the institution’s name, complete the following Change of Name Application Part 1. Submit the completed application and supporting documentation following DEAC’s Recommendations for Electronic Submission.
After the proposed substantive change receives initial approval by DEAC and the name is changed, the institution submits the Change of Name Application Part 2.
SECTION 1: Complete the locations chart including all locations (e.g., domestic and international). For Type of Location, list whether the site is used for training, instruction, marketing, or administrative purposes. Provide contact information for an individual who is physically located at each location and able to answer location-specific questions.
SECTION 2: Provide requested responses regarding the proposed change of name.
SECTION 3: Provide total enrollment information for the last calendar year and the total number of students at the time of application.
SECTION 4: Review and acknowledge each institutional affirmation by marking the check box to the left.
SECTION 5: Provide the identified supporting documentation following DEAC’s Recommendations for Electronic Submission.
SECTION 6: The President/CEO certifies that all information and documentation provided is true and accurate.
Distance Education Accrediting Commission

1101 17th Street NW, Suite 808

Washington, D.C. 20036

Tel: 202.234.5100

Fax: 202.332.1386

Email: info@deac.org


CHANGE of NAME – APPLICATION Part 1
An institution seeking to change its name is required to obtain approval from the Commission before implementing the new name. The Commission determines whether the proposed new name will have an adverse or misleading effect on public perception of the institution or the institution’s capacity to meet DEAC Accreditation Standards. Institutions seeking a change of name to include “university” or “college” must have DEAC approval as a degree-granting institution.
The institution must demonstrate the ability to support a proposed change of name.


SECTION 1: INSTITUTION INFORMATION
Institution Name: Insert Institution Name
Former Names: Insert Any Former Names
Locations:






Address

City

State

Zip Code

Type of Location

Local Contact

Example
Primary Address:


1234 E. Street Way

Nowhere

VA

44432

Primary

Jane Doe

Tel: 555-555-5555



Example

Additional Location:

555 S. School Way

Somewhere

CA

58671

Administrative (Marketing Only), Training, or International

John Doe

Tel: 555-555-5555




Complete the chart below.



Primary Address:

Address

City

State

Zip Code

Type of Location

Local Contact

Additional Location:

Address

City

State

Zip Code

Type of Location

Local Contact

Additional Location:

Address

City.

State

Zip Code

Type of Location

Local Contact

Additional Location:

Address

City

State

Zip Code

Type of Location

Local Contact

Additional Location:

Address

City

State

Zip Code

Type of Location

Local Contact

Additional Location:

Address

City

State

Zip Code

Type of Location

Local Contact


Website(s):
Insert Website Links


Main Telephone Number: Main Telephone Number
Institutional Mission Statement: Insert Mission Statement
Primary Contact: Name of President/CEO
Title: Title

Email: Email
Telephone: Telephone Number
Compliance Officer Contact: Name of Compliance Officer

Title: Title
Email: Email

Telephone: Telephone Number
Is the institution eligible to participate in Federal Student Assistance Title IV funding programs?

☐ Yes ☐ No


If yes, list the accreditor of record for federal student assistance Title IV funds.

Insert Response


Is the institution and/or its programs accredited by any other accrediting organizations (institutional or programmatic)?
☐ Yes ☐ No
If accredited by other organizations, list the name of each accrediting organization, date of original accreditation, and the most recent action by the accrediting organization.

Insert Response


Has the institution ever been denied accreditation, had its accreditation terminated, or voluntarily resigned its accreditation from any organization, including DEAC?


☐ Yes ☐ No
If yes, please list the organization, date of action, and include an explanation of the action made by the accrediting organization.

Insert Response


Does the institution have any pending accrediting action by any accrediting organization?
☐ Yes ☐ No
If yes, please include an explanation.

Insert Response


Does the institution conduct recruiting, teaching, marketing, or other business related functions outside of the United States?
☐ Yes ☐ No
If yes, please explain the institution’s engagement and activity within the global community.

Insert Response


Does the institution contract with any educational entities or agents outside of the United States?
☐ Yes ☐ No
If yes, please explain the institution’s contract with the educational entities or agents.

Insert Response



SECTION 2: PROPOSED NAME

Provide the proposed new name below.


Insert Response
Provide a detailed narrative of the rationale for the change of name.

Insert Response


Describe how the proposed new name supports the institution’s mission.
Insert Response
Describe how the change of name will impact the institution’s current curricular offerings and future growth.

Insert Response


Describe the institution’s financial resources to support the change of name.
Insert Response

Describe the institution’s capacity to remain in compliance with DEAC Accreditation Standards during the implementation of the proposed name.


Insert Response
Describe the institution’s new target student population that will result from the change of name.

Insert Response


Describe the research conducted by the institution to assure the proposed name and domain is not in use by another institution or corporation.

Insert Response


Describe the research conducted by the institution to assure the proposed name is free from any associated negative connotations.

Insert Response




SECTION 3: ENROLLMENT INFORMATION
Provide the number of new enrollments in the last calendar year.
Insert Response
Provide the total number of students.
Insert Response


SECTION 4: INSTITUTIONAL AFFIRMATIONS
Accreditation is a voluntary, peer review process. The institution assumes the burden of proof in demonstrating that its curricula are within DEAC’s recognized scope of authority and that all policies and procedures meet DEAC Accreditation Standards.

The President/CEO submits this application on behalf of the institution seeking a substantive change and affirms the following:






The institution is properly licensed, authorized, exempted, or approved by all applicable state education institutional authorities (or their equivalent for non-U.S. institutions). The institution is in compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal requirements. Exemptions from state law are supported by state-issued documentation or statutory language for that state. Should an accredited institution lose its state licensure in its state of domicile for whatever reason, DEAC accreditation terminates as of the date of the loss of state licensure, subject to DEAC’s appeal procedures.



The institution has clearly articulated outcomes for its educational offerings and has an ongoing outcomes assessment program in place designed to measure student achievement and satisfaction.



The institution documents, through audited or reviewed comparative financial statements that cover its two most recent fiscal years, that it is financially sound and can meet its financial obligations to provide instruction and service to its students. All financial statements submitted to DEAC are prepared in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). In the event the financial operations of the institution are supported by a parent company or a third party, audited or reviewed financial statements are provided by the supporting entity to demonstrate that the supporting entity possesses sufficient financial resources to provide the institution continued financial sustainability, as well as the commitment to do so.



The institution demonstrates that its name is free from any association with any activity that could damage the standing of DEAC or of the accrediting process, such as illegal actions, unethical conduct, or abuse of consumers.



The institution, the institution’s owners, governing board members, officials, and administrators possess sound reputations and show a record of integrity and ethical conduct in their professional activities, business operations, and relations. The owners, governing board members, officials, and administrators have records free from any association with any misfeasance, including, but not limited to, owning, managing, or controlling any educational institutions that have entered bankruptcy or have closed, to the detriment of the students.



The institution is free from any pending or final action brought by a state agency or recognized accrediting agency to suspend, revoke, withdraw, or terminate the institution’s legal authority to operate or to deny accreditation or renewal of accreditation.




The institution’s owners, governing board members, officials, and administrators understand that, in applying for a change of name, the institution:



Voluntarily submits itself for review and decision by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission of the its qualifications;



Has reviewed the Accreditation Standards and supporting materials;



Has the opportunity, as a part of the accreditation process, to demonstrate it meets all Accreditation Standards and assumes the burden of proof to document this compliance;



Assumes the obligation to be honest, forthcoming, complete, and accurate in presenting information, answering questions, and providing information to the Distance Education Accrediting Commission and designated evaluators;



Voluntarily accepts responsibility to comply with the Accreditation Standards and fulfill all the obligations of an accredited institution;



Agrees to remain in compliance with all requirements set forth in the DEAC Accreditation Handbook and Bylaws; and



Agrees to cooperate with DEAC in all aspects of the accreditation process including surveys and inquiries to students, recruiting personnel, state and federal consumer and regulatory agencies, employers of graduates, and other individuals, agencies, or groups which may have an opinion about the institution, its programs, its services; and the institution acknowledges that accreditation information may be shared with other accrediting organizations and government entities in accordance with DEAC policies and procedures and applicable federal and state laws and regulations.


SECTION 5: DOCUMENTATION


  • Non-refundable Change of Name Application Part 1 Fee (see Fees page)
    Insert Date Fee Mailed



  • State License/Authorization/Exemption Companion Document



  • Audited or reviewed comparative financial statements covering the two most recent fiscal years.



  • Timeline for implementing the proposed change of name.



  • Board of Directors or other governing body meeting minutes reflecting the discussion of the proposed change of name.


SECTION 6: CERTIFICATION
I certify that all of the information contained on this application and in the submitted documentation is true and correct.
Institution’s President/CEO: President/CEO Name
Institution’s President/CEO Signature: President/CEO Signature
(I understand electronically typing my name in this document is considered to have the same legally-binding effect as signing my signature using pen and paper.)
Date: Insert Date


Date Adopted: 01.01.2016 Date Revised:




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