NACCAS NOW - 2022 MID YEAR EDITION

NACCAS NOW 2022 MID-YEAR EDITION UPDATE IN PROGRESS ... LOOKING FORWARD 4 TEAM DIRECTORY 12 2022 COMMISSION CHAIR 5 HALL OF FAME 17 CHAIR CONNECT 6 CONTACT US 19 2022 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 7 2022 PEER EVALUATORS 20 2022 COMMISSION 8 PEER EVALUATOR SUPERSTARS 26 2022 COMMISSION DIRECTORY 9 BECOME A PEER EVALUATOR 27 COMMITTEE DEVELOPMENT 11 EDDIE TALKS 28 IN THIS ISSUE COMPLIANCE INSIGHTS 29 ATTENTION PLEASE! 43 DATA DIVE 30 TESTIMONIALS 44 FINANCE CORNER 31 SUCCESS STORIES @ NACCAS 45 HRNOW 32 FAQ'S 46 HELP CENTER 37 2022 HIGHLIGHTS 47 2022 WORKSHOPS 38 NOT GETTING EBLASTS? 48 WEBINAR DIRECTIVES 42 STATEMENT OF PURPOSE 49 LOOKING FORWARD with DARIN WALLACE 4 GOALS Words have a life of their own. When you spend as much of your professional life as I do wrestling with words – often trying to show them who’s boss, and not always winning – you find sometimes that they’ve set up shop in the back of your head, biding their time and then popping up uninvited, demanding your attention because they have something to say. As I sat down to write this NACCAS Now column – my first as Executive Director – two particular words kept knocking around in my head: “looking forward.” There’s a lot to unpack from those two words. Sometimes they mean “focusing on the future, not the past.” Sometimes they mean “planning ahead.” Sometimes they mean “anticipating a happy event.” And on a really good day, they mean all three. Today, I think, is a really good day. As I wrote in my New Year’s message, the last two years have been a difficult, even chaotic, time for all of us. So much change, so many challenges to overcome, so much overturning of expectations. But challenge invites – even demands – creativity. Challenge forces us out of our mental boxes, leaves us no choice but to look at ourselves and our systems with fresh eyes. It refuses to allow us to rest on our laurels, or assume that yesterday’s solutions will solve today’s problems. It demands that we be nimble, accepting change as necessary to meet the needs of the moment and plan for the future. And that’s as true for NACCAS as it is for each of you. I am thrilled and honored to lead NACCAS in that endeavor. I took this position not despite its challenges, but because of them – more specifically, because of the opportunity they present to make a positive contribution to a strong and successful organization, its diverse, talented, hardworking and dedicated team, and to the community it serves. So here’s to the future. It’s a new day, full of new challenges. I’m looking forward to it. Darin M. Wallace, ESQ. Executive Director Alexander Garcia assumed the role of Chair for the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (NACCAS) Commission in January 2022. Chairman Garcia has served on the Commission since January 2017 as a School Administrator Commissioner and previously served as Commission Treasurer since 2019. Chairman Garcia would like to turn his vision into reality through solid strategy development. Intuitively, he sees the opportunities that weave through an organization, connects them into one coherent whole, extends the thinking of others, and drives Commission directives. A leader who is both inspirational and grounded in financial information, he uses stories to inspire action. When it comes to decision-making and setting up governance boundaries, Commissioner Garcia has earned his seat at the head of the Commission table. 5 Alexander Garcia – Miami, FL Chair School Administrator PRINCIPAL'S OFFICE 2022 NACCAS COMMISSION CHAIR 6 Organizations globally are scrambling to discover options as the pandemic lingers, more than one crisis collides, and uncertainty prevails. In these instances of unheard-of turbulence, how can corporations shield their pursuits and lead disruptive change? Newly appointed NACCAS Commission Chair, Alex Garcia and NACCAS Executive Director, Darin Wallace want to tackle the challenges head-on. Most executives are comfortable leading in a stable environment with ease. But when the environment becomes unstable and chaotic, challenges may consume even the most formidable leader. The NACCAS Commission Chair and Executive Director want to respond to these challenges with a new frontier of Effective Change Management by developing strategic plans to help NACCAS and the Commission face these challenges step by step. Today, leaders can’t afford to remain complacent with a lot at risk. Organizations must prepare themselves with the right tools to lead change. Without fully understanding your leadership responsibility, how can you lead? Chairman Garcia and Darin Wallace believe proactive and strategic planning will better equip leadership with those tools, ultimately strengthening the bond between the Commission, NACCAS, and the Community. Alexander Garcia Alexander Garcia NACCAS Commission Chair CHAIR CONNECT SCROLL FOR MORE ... 7 2022 NACCAS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE " We're Building the Future, One School at a Time. " 8 NACCAS COMMISSION SCOTT BOURANIS Public Interest Commissioner 2022 NACCAS COMMISSION DIRECTORY COMMISSIONER BIOS CLICK HERE REBECCA BROCKMANN Professional Services Commissioner ALEXANDER GARCIA School Administrator Commissioner STEVEN DAWSON School Administrator Commissioner KIMBERLY MCINTOSH School Owner Commissioner LETHA BARNES Academic Commissioner 9 FRANK TRIEU School Owner Commissioner 2022 NACCAS COMMISSION DIRECTORY BRENDA SCHARMAN School Owner Commissioner DIANNA PETERSON School Owner Commissioner KENNETH YOUNG Professional Services Commissioner SALVATORE PAPPACODA School Owner Commissioner 10 JOHN RODDY Public Interest Commissioner COMMISSIONER BIOS CLICK HERE DOROTHY SORESSI Academic Commissioner COMMISSION COMMITTEE Development 11 The Commission's effectiveness and performance are crucial to the organization's success. This article explores the key elements of the areas of focus the Commission implemented in the first half of the year, as well as how the organization can become more effective together. Strategically, the Commission sought to support and evaluate sustainable, effective development initiatives by developing a culture of giving, involvement, and due diligence. The Commission focused on the following initiatives to foster effective committee development roles. Strategic Support: Provide strategic support to help the organization align its initiatives with its mission and strategy. Outreach and Development Support: Strategic support in re-branding and retention campaigns for schools and communication vehicles. Community Support: Access their network of relationships to gain a thorough understanding and representation of an organization's key constituents and perhaps open lines of communication directly with other community leaders to get an unfiltered perspective. DEVELOPMENT OF NEW COMMITTEES Events Committee Outreach Committee STANDING COMMITTEES Academic and Institutional Changes Committee (AICC) Advisory Committee on Standards Annual Report Committee Appeal Review Panel Application Committee (ARPAC) Distance Education Committee Educational Quality and Compliance Committee (EQCC) Institutional Changes & Finance (ICF) Nomination Committee Re-Entry Committee (REC) SCROLL DOWN FOR MORE ... 12 TEAM DIRECTORY FULL TEAM BIOS CLICK HERE 2022 13 EDDIE BROOMFIELD, JD Associate Executive Director TIFFANI CLAYTOR Travel Supervisor DARIN M. WALLACE, ESQ Executive Director ACCREDITATION TEAM BRIT FOFANA Executive Assistant to the Executive Director WASKIN CARTER Senior Accreditation Analyst MARY NELL MYERS Director of Accreditation JESSIE HUNEKE Government Relations and Legal Specialist ARIEL CONSTANTINO Travel Administrative Assistant EXECUTIVE TEAM 14 CAROL ORSINI Accreditation Compliance Manager VICTORIA TRUONG Accreditation Analyst KHAIRI SCOTT Accreditation Analyst Supervisor FORTINA WALTOWER Accreditation FRC Coordinator SHARRELLE TIBBS Senior Accreditation Processor KARYN MCDANIEL Accreditation Administrative Assistant JEANETTE WALKER Pre-Screener NICK MOORE Accreditation Analyst ASHLEY DAWSON Accreditation Analyst MATTHEW WILLIAMS Accreditation Analyst APOLLO GUTIERREZ Accreditation Administrative Processor STEVEN GOLDSTEIN, CPA Director of Finance KELLEY JUMPER Research & Compliance Analyst 15 SCOTT LUCAS Staff Accountant CARL RAKER Research & Compliance Analyst FINANCE TEAM BETIEL MUSSIE Financial Analyst RESEARCH & OUTCOMES REPORTING TEAM JULIET CORMIER Research & Compliance Analyst BRETT JONES Research & Outcomes Reporting Manager LUPEACHRA DAVIS Accounts Receivable HANNAH LHEE Human Resources, Communications, and Training Manager HUMAN RESOURCES COMMUNICATION & TRAINING TEAM JAY ZELAYA Communications Specialist 16 LATRICE DABNEY Front Desk Coordinator DEREK BUCKNER Mail Processor Susan Kofler 1949 - 2020 View Tribute 17 Joyce Marquez 1961 - 2021 View Tribute " " Peggy Foster 1954 - 2020 View Tribute HALL OF FAME Gone, But Not Forgotten Clifford Culbreath 1950 - 2021 View Tribute 2022 Service Anniversary Milestones Tina Waltower 20 Years Lupeachra Davis 17 Years Ashley Dawson 5 Years 18 Brett Jones 7 Years Sharrelle Tibbs 5 Years Khairi Scott 5 Years " Eddie Broomfield 10 Years HALL OF FAME " 19 SCROLL DOWN FOR MORE .... DEPARTMENT EMAIL (703) 600-7600 EXT EXECUTIVE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR DARIN WALLACE 156 ASSOCIATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR EDDIE BROOMFIELD 101 EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BRIT FOFANA 156 GOVERNMENT RELATIONS AND LEGAL SPECIALIST JESSIE HUNEKE 154 ACCREDITATION DIRECTOR OF ACCREDITATION MARY NELL MYERS 152 ACCREDITATION MANAGER - COMPLIANCE CAROL ORSINI 170 ACCREDITATION ANALYST SUPERVISOR KHAIRI SCOTT 125 SENIOR ACCREDITATION ANALYST WASKIN CARTER 140 ACCREDITATION ANALYST ASHLEY DAWSON 102 ACCREDITATION ANALYST NICK MOORE 190 ACCREDITATION ANALYST VICTORIA TRUONG 155 ACCREDITATION ANALYST MATT WILLIAMS 150 TRAVEL SUPERVISOR TIFFANI CLAYTOR 122 TRAVEL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT ARIEL CONSTANTINO 141 ACCREDITATION ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESSOR APOLLO GUTIERREZ 124 ACCREDITATION ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT KARYN MCDANIEL 195 SENIOR ACCREDITATION PROCESSOR SHARRELLE TIBBS 112 PRE-SCREENER JEANETTE WALKER 114 ACCREDITATION COORDINATOR - FRC TINA WALTOWER 146 FINANCE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE STEVEN GOLDSTEIN 132 ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE LUPEACHRA DAVIS 131 STAFF ACCOUNTANT SCOTT LUCAS 160 FINANCIAL ANALYST BETIEL MUSSIE 134 HUMAN RESOURCES, COMMUNICATIONS, AND TRAINING HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER TECHNOLOGY AND COMMUNICATIONS HANNAH LHEE 138 FRONT DESK COORDINATOR LATRICE DABNEY 144 MAIL COORDINATOR DEREK BUCKNER 194 COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST NACCAS CRM TECH SUPPORT AND TROUBLESHOOTING JAY ZELAYA naccassupport@naccas.org support@naccas.org 192 RESEARCH AND OUTCOMES REPORTING RESEARCH AND OUTCOMES REPORTING MANAGER BRETT JONES 191 RESEARCH AND COMPLIANCE ANALYST JULIET CORMIER 163 RESEARCH AND COMPLIANCE ANALYST CARL RAKER 148 RESEARCH AND COMPLIANCE ANALYST KELLY JUMPER 110 3015 COLVIN STREET ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314 CONTACT US 2022 NACCAS PEER EVALUATORS 20 Gallery (From Left to Right) Glynis Andrews, Carmen Banks, Suzette Bariffe, Deborah Bergey, Marcia Bird, Carla Boies, Comaneshi Boudreaux, Boris Brown, Heather Byers, Shirley Carter, Ericka Chancellor, Elroy Clay, Latona Coleman, Cynthia-Felder, Mai Dati, and Derek Davis Gallery (From Left to Right) Jenae Davis, Diane Difilippi, Joyce Emmons, Maxine Evans, Thomas Evans, Majorie Farinha, August Favazza, Sharon Frances, Sigrid Franz, Marla Frasier, Jill Fraughton, Rebecca Gant, Lydia Green, Rita Giles, and Lakia Hairston 21 Gallery (From Left to Right) David Hearn, Suzanne Hills, Debra Johnson, Carla S Jones, Malcolm Keener, Betty Kennard, Lisa Kinlund, Rosalinda Lamb, Jacquelyn Lockhart, Marilyn Maine, Renee Marshall, Nicole Mazzola, Terry Mcgowan, Lakesha McMorris, Melba Miles, and Maria Muniz 22 23 Gallery (From Left to Right) Jose Nerval, Evelyn Nicholas, Jane Nyberg, Douglas Overfield, Amey Parish, Vy Pham, Brooke Posey, Lydia Price-Griffin, Linda Prim, Walter Ramsey, Shelly Reichert, Tramaine Roberts-Poindexter, Debra Sachse, Jennie Sanders, and Jonathan Seay 24 Gallery (From Left to Right) Kim Simon, Tenisha Slaughter, Ann Speer, Cindy Stokes, Jim Stone, Alecia Storjohann, Bonnie Sullivan, David Teneyuca, Kerri Thomas, Rhonda Thomas, and Kathy Tollison 25 Gallery (From Left to Right) Alisha Walker, Rebecca Washington, Lou Vella Weathington, James Williams, Jonique Williams, Stephanie Willis, Marva Wright Melba Wright, Tami Wright, Marva Wright, and Sharon Young FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: Glynis Andrews, Carmen Banks, Suzette Bariffe, Ericka Chancellor, Cynthia Cooper-Felder, Diane DiFilllipi, Augie Favazza, Sigrid Franz, Marla Fraise, Rebecca Gant, Rita Giles, Malcolm Keener, Betty Kennard, Nicole Mazzola, Melba Miles, Amey Parish, Brooke Posey, Linda Prim, Shelly Reichert, Debra Sachase, Jonathan Seay, James Stone, Jonique Williams, and Tami Wright. NACCAS Peer Evaluator Team Leads are essential to the on-site success of school evaluation visits and ensure the continuous functioning of the group. These individuals act as organizers, liaisons between their team and NACCAS, and mentors. Each of these SUPERSTARS serves as their team's driving force and glue, ensuring the team's success as a whole. PEER EVALUATOR SUPERSTARS 26 ARIEL CONSTANTINO Travel Administrative Assistant aconstantino@naccas.org TIFFANI CLAYTOR Travel Supervisor tclaytor@naccas.org 27 BECOME A NACCAS PEER EVALUATOR Becoming a Peer Evaluator for NACCAS is a way to give back to your profession and serve your community. Your training and work as a Peer Evaluator will help the Commission and NACCAS staff interact with the schools during the accreditation process. Serving as a Peer Evaluator has additional benefits, including networking opportunities and professional growth and achievement. Finally, you become a crucial element in maintaining a long history of peer evaluation as an essential part of the accreditation process. There are three Peer Evaluator categories: Academic School Owner/Administrator Practitioner Practitioner Specialist Openings: Barber Massage Therapy Electrolysis For more information on the qualifications and responsibilities , click here. EDDIE Talks with Eddie Broomfield, JD I have always enjoyed attending NACCAS’ quarterly Accreditation Workshops. They provide an opportunity to connect with owners and administrators of our schools on a personal level and remind us that we are a collective community working together toward a common cause. The conversations that arise organically from a discussion in class or a sidebar during breaks often lead to inspiration in the way we can build and improve. For example, on the first day of our recent June workshop, a school owner who was new to NACCAS approached me. She asked, “Besides my state or the US Department of Education wanting me to get accredited, why should I want to do this?” Her question took me aback. It was not the question that caught my attention but rather the honesty behind it. It is a question many might ponder, but few speak out loud (at least, not to me). Take a moment to reflect on where we are now as a community. As you know, our world has been through a pandemic for more than two years. We are only beginning to find a new sense of normalcy after the crisis. Several external and internal factors continue to impact our industry, both distracting us from our mission and forcing us to adapt. Among them are wars, inflation, social unrest, regulatory changes, staff changes, supply shortages, and countless others. These past years have taught us all a lot about administrative capacity. "Administrative Capacity" is a buzzword in our industry, and it is one that NACCAS' Standards address directly. There has been and continues to be a great deal of strain on our administrative capacity. As a result, the question "Why should I want to do this now?" struck me as pertinent. She and I discussed the benefits of accreditation for a few minutes before class resumed that morning. Still, that conversation stayed with me throughout the remainder of the workshop. It threaded its way into many separate discussions with other school owners, staff, commissioners, and peer evaluators who were in attendance. The topic has not only been discussed by us but by many others as well. In recent weeks, changes within Higher Education have made national news. The Department of Education even published a blog post stressing the accreditation process's importance within the education industry. This seems like the perfect time to ask this question. While NACCAS celebrated its 50th anniversary just a few years ago, accreditation has existed in the United States for over a century. The concept predates many of the state regulatory boards that exist today, including the US Department of Education. It is also important to remember that accreditation is not limited to our industry. Researching the “how” and “when” accreditation began is easy. The harder, and much more pertinent question is “Why?” There are many purposes for accreditation we can point to as possible inspiration. In my experience, “industry self-governance” and “public assurance” are the two motivations most commonly cited. In terms of the former, accreditation provides a voluntary system of self-regulation within an industry in which experts within that field establish the minimum requirements for themselves instead of relying on a government agency to do so. Through accreditation, industry members hold one another accountable to those Standards as defined. This method of self-governance leads then to assurances for those both inside and outside of the industry. Other schools rely on accreditation for assurance that they can safely accept students on transfer who have received training of at least a certain quality. Students (and their families) rely on accreditation to make informed decisions when choosing a school. Communities rely on accreditation for the assurance that their trained professionals will have the tools they need to succeed. We could continue with this exercise for some time. Local, state, and federal governments, financial aid providers, employers of graduates … The list goes on and on. What about the school itself? All of these factors above are external to the school. What internal benefits does accreditation provide? This is where my conversations at our last workshop always seemed to end up. In my mind, the most important aspect of the accreditation process is the Institutional Self-Study. While the ISS is admittedly a lot of work, it is an invaluable process if utilized correctly. The key word in “Institutional Self-Study” is “Self.” As a school, you will get from this process a benefit equal to the work that you put into it. While NACCAS may have set the minimum Standard, the self-study is the method by which each school sets its own Standard. By transforming the process that NACCAS requires you to undergo every few years into a living, breathing journey of improvement, you are always asking, "How can I do this better?" The "self-study" becomes "self-improvement." The Commission continuously maintains its Standards with this concept in mind. An effective Standard is one that (a) ensures a minimum level of performance, (b) allows flexibility in ways that encourage schools to develop beyond that minimum, and (c) is clearly written so that those within the industry can understand it. That's a tall order in and of itself. But beyond setting the Standards, each accreditor must keep their finger on the pulse of their industry so that the Standards can grow naturally and respond to the industry's evolving needs. In turn, schools should take care in selecting the accreditor that most closely aligns with their intended purpose. Our workshops provide great opportunities for connection and conversations such as the one that inspired this article. Similarly, I appreciate the freedom and willingness of many schools today to contact NACCAS by email or telephone to share their successes and challenges. Although it has been a difficult time for us all, it has also taught us the importance of communication and community. Our community certainly cannot thrive without effective communication, so never be afraid of asking those big questions! CLICK HERE The Department of Education Blog Post: Postsecondary Accreditation Cannot Become a Race to the Bottom 28 The world moves from one period of time to the next, and many people make resolutions about what they hope to achieve in the days, months, and years ahead. Schools set various goals for the institution, such as enrollment goals, financial goals, growth plans, etc. Whatever you do, I know you will strive to provide your students with the best education possible. Often, looking forward means looking back. Where did I come from, and where do I hope to go? Looking back over the past few months, the chart below outlines the top 10 limitations that schools experienced during NACCAS evaluations. Maybe you are preparing for a NACCAS evaluation in the upcoming year, or perhaps you are just evaluating how your school does things in order to improve. Whatever the case, NACCAS has several tools designed to assist schools in becoming familiar with NACCAS requirements in order to help them improve themselves. NACCAS Handbook NACCAS Webinars NACCAS Website NACCAS Workshops Sample Forms and Guidelines In addition to the tools, NACCAS provides our schools, our most invaluable resource is the NACCAS staff. We are here to assist you with any questions you may have. Please do not hesitate to contact us, we are glad to help! Our goal is to see our schools succeed, and we will do whatever we can to help you achieve that goal. # Description Standard/Criteria 1 Annual Report Standard I, Criteria 3, 4, 5 2 Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Policy Standard IX, Criterion 5 3 Catalog Requirements Standard IV, Criterion 3 4 Fully Executed Enrollment Agreements Standard IV, Criteria 9, 10, 11 5 Enrollment Agreement Requirements Standard IV, Criterion 8 6 Refund Implementation Standard VII, Criteria 4, 5, 6, 7 7 LOA Policy Standard IV, Criterion 12 8 Refund Policy Standard VII, Criterion 3 9 Advertising Standard III, Criterion 8 10 Admissions Implementation Standard IV, Criterion 17 29 COMPLIANCE INSIGHTS with Mary Nell Myers SCROLL DOWN FOR MORE ... SCROLL DOWN FOR MORE ... CLICK HERE CLICK HERE 30 In this data dive, we will explore the changes made to the annual report and the processes to help institutions adjust. In the 2020 (data) Annual Report, NACCAS will monitor its outcome rates (i.e., graduation, placement, and licensure) at both the institutional and programmatic levels; the minimum thresholds are 50%, 60%, and 70%, respectively. Additionally, NACCAS had made changes to the 2020 (data) and 2021 (data) Annual Reports to account for the COVID-19 pandemic and to provide flexibility to institutions impacted by the pandemic. The flexibility is provided by Restricted Variances and COVID-19 exemptions as described in Appendix B of the applicable NACCAS Annual Report Instructions. NACCAS provided additional clarification and guidance regarding using these flexibilities in a webinar called "NACCAS APPENDIX B WALKTHROUGH WEBINAR." In order to account for these recent changes to the annual report and streamline the accreditation process, NACCAS developed a new online module. In this new module, we will be able to provide better and faster customer service to our institutions through more electronic and paperless methods. NACCAS hopes that in the near future, with the changes to the annual report and a more refined, robust processing module, institutions and NACCAS will be able to improve learning environments for students. CLICK HERE CLICK HERE CLICK HERE CLICK HERE CLICK HERE DATA DIVE with Brett Jones FINANCE CORNER with Steven Goldstein, CPA, MSA 8 3 6 1 The 2022 financial year is well underway and now is the perfect time to check in on your institution’s financial strategy. If you haven’t checked in on your financial New Year’s resolution(s) in a while, what better time to do so then right now? Whether you just started a new fiscal year or you are in the middle of a fiscal year, see below for a few helpful reminders and suggestions to ensure a successful year ahead. Stash Some Cash & Improve Cash Flow – Re-review the requirements of NACCAS Policy VII.03 on Financial Statement Reserves . Make sure to talk with your CPA to ensure your institution’s financial plan for the year includes a strategy for compliance with this NACCAS requirement. Focus on the Future – If you haven’t already finalized the budget for your new fiscal year, now is the time to do so. By getting your institution’s finances under control for 2022, you’ll be in a better position to start thinking about your long-term strategy. It is never too late to plan! Check in with Employees – Did you know that it is estimated that only 65% of employees in the U.S. are satisfied with their job? When your institution’s staff are satisfied with their careers, they usually align with the institution’s goals and mission. An employee who supports the school’s mission is more likely to be loyal and more likely to spread only good things about the school to friends and family. Reporting to External Entities – Make sure to plan out the necessary reporting deliverables to applicable stakeholders, as well as when each deliverable is due throughout the year. Consider reporting deliverables due to NACCAS, State Boards, the IRS, and the Department of Education (DOE) just to name a few. Special Note: Did your organization receive COVID-19 federal financial assistance (i.e. grants, loans, awards, etc.)? If your organization expended $750,000 or more of federal financial assistance in any given fiscal year, contact your auditor immediately to determine if you are subject to what is known as a “Single Audit” governed by the U.S. Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) Compliance Supplement. Work with Your Audit Firm, Not Against Them – Just like many of NACCAS’ accredited institutions, the world of public accounting has also been turned upside down as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Audit firms face the same challenges as your institution(s), including labor shortages, employees calling out sick, remote work challenges, and more. As a result, it is important now more than ever to be proactive in planning for your audit and working with your auditor to establish a reasonable reporting timeline. Internal Control Assessments – Make sure that your institution has a proper segregation of duties between tasks that are relevant to your financials and ensure that account reconciliations are being performed monthly. Ensure that management takes ownership of the financial reporting function and that financial activity is reviewed at regular intervals. Take Inventory – If you have product inventory, it is a best practice to count your inventory and compare to your books and records on a perpetual/cyclical basis. If you haven’t performed a full inventory count in a while, now is a perfect time to do so! Reminder! Lease Accounting Updates – The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) has implemented significant changes to the way operating leases are recorded and presented under U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) with the passing of Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842). The new lease standard presents dramatic changes to the balance sheet of institutions with operating leases for property or equipment. Most non-public organizations are required to adopt this new guidance for fiscal years starting after December 15, 2021. As such, it is imperative that your institution(s) discuss this change with your CPA now to ensure that you are prepared for any impact to your composite score and/or other significant financial metrics. Don’t Forget to Utilize NACCAS’ Resources NACCAS Online Webinars, the NACCAS Handbook, NACCAS Workshops, and tons of other valuable resources are available to your institution. Call us, email us and let us know if you have questions! We are here for you - Excellence in customer satisfaction is our standard! 7 4 5 2 31 SCROLL DOWN FOR MORE ... 32 SCROLL DOWN FOR MORE ... In the past few years, Human Resources has expanded beyond payroll and benefits administration. Re-branding, communication development, information technology management, and training have become prevalent practices in investing and human capital management. In Quarter 1 and 2, NACCAS' Human Resources department initiated efforts to focus on employees, one of the most significant aspects of our organization. Without a clear understanding of our employees, their needs, and how their contributions impact NACCAS, we will struggle to grow. Employees are the backbone of every organization. To ensure team members are happy, prepared, and ready to take on challenges, it is crucial to take strategic steps. HR Strategic Measures for Improving NACCAS' Human Capital Management Recruitment and on-boarding are just the beginning. Learn how to connect with your employees. You should invest in the right technology. Communication should be positive and transparent. Human Resources Approach to Improve NACCAS' Human Capital Management System Recruiting strategies Examining the organization's needs in depth Department Overview and Streamlining Training Retention of Employees Morale and Organization Culture HRNOW with Hannah Lhee CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE ... MATTHEW WILLIAMS Accreditation Analyst 33 CARL RAKER Research & Compliance Analyst CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE ... LATRICE DABNEY Front Desk Coordinator BETIEL MUSSIE Financial Analyst NICK MOORE Accreditation Analyst KELLEY JUMPER Compliance Coordinator HRNOW APOLLO GUTIERREZ Accreditation Administrative Processor DEREK BUCKNER Mail Processor 34 KHAIRI SCOTT Accreditation Analyst Supervisor Rising Stars WASKIN CARTER Senior Accreditation Analyst True stars do not rise to the top by chance but by purpose and passion. Here are rising stars who help strengthen NACCAS' focus and initiatives. LUPEACHRA DAVIS Accounts Receivable JESSIE HUNEKE Government Relations & Legal Specialist JAY ZELAYA Communications Specialist CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE ... SCOTT LUCAS Staff Accountant HRNOW 35 NACCAS LOGO HRNOW NACCAS NEWS NACCAS NOW CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE ... Here are some of Human Resources' exciting rebranding initiatives. NACCAS aims to create a positive brand that represents its team, community, and schools. These initiatives demonstrate the organization's goals and values. NACCAS WEBINARS NACCAS CHAIR CONNECT NACCAS ACCREDITATION WORKSHOP NACCAS LIVE WEBINARS NACCAS RECRUITING NACCAS HANDBOOK NEW NACCAS WEBSITE HRNOW 36 NEW NACCAS CRM NACCAS' Communications Team has been busy redesigning the NACCAS website and preparing for the launch of the Customer Relations Management System (CRM). We are well on our way to achieving a successful workflow space using strategic integration's and creative mindsets. Please stay tuned for more details on the launch date! DEPARTMENT TEAM MEMBER ACCREDITATION DEPARTMENT The Process of Accreditation Mary Nell Myers Director of Accreditation School Visits Mary Nell Myers Director of Accreditation Institutional Self Study Carol Orsini Accreditation Manager - Compliance Webinar Assessments Sharrelle Tibbs Senior Accreditation Processor EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT Complaints Eddie Broomfield Associate Executive Director Appeals Eddie Broomfield Associate Executive Director Student Complaints Jessie Huneke Government Relations & Legal Specialist Required Consultations Brit Fofana Executive Assistant to the Executive Director NACCAS Problems and Concerns Darin Wallace Executive Director Eddie Broomfield Associate Executive Director Success Stories Darin Wallace Executive Director Eddie Broomfield Associate Executive Director FINANCE DEPARTMENT Accreditation Fees Steven Goldstein Director of Finance School Financial Statements Steven Goldstein Director of Finance HUMAN RESOURCES, COMMUNICATIONS, AND TRAINING DEPARTMENT Full Time Employment Hannah Lhee Human Resources Manager Benefits Hannah Lhee Human Resources Manager IT Communications Hannah Lhee Human Resources Manager Customer Service Hannah Lhee Human Resources Manager Trouble Logging Into the CRM Jay Zelaya Communications Specialist Submitting Documents Electronically Jay Zelaya Communications Specialist RESEARCH AND OUTCOMES REPORTING DEPARTMENT Annual Report Brett Jones Research and Outcomes Reporting Manager Certification of Annual Report Card Data (CARD) Brett Jones Research and Outcomes Reporting Manager Non-Substantive Changes Brett Jones Research and Outcomes Reporting Manager TRAVEL DEPARTMENT Travel Inquiries Tiffani Claytor Travel Supervisor Peer Evaluator Recruitment Tiffani Claytor Travel Supervisor Peer Evaluator Inquiries Ariel Constantino Travel Administrative Assistant Peer Evaluator Insurance and Background Checks Ariel Constantino Travel Administrative Assistant WORKSHOP AND EVENTS Workshop Attendance and Information Brit Fofana Executive Assistant to the Executive Director Workshop Certificates Lupeachra Davis Accounts Receivable SCROLL DOWN FOR MORE ... 37 NACCAS HELP CENTER QUESTIONS ? BRIT FOFANA Executive Assistant to the Executive Director 703-600-7600 EXT 156 bfofana@naccas.org 2022 NACCAS ACCREDITATION WORKSHOP CLICK HERE FOR WORKSHOP INFORMATION 38 NACCAS 2022 ACCREDITATION WORKSHOP 39 40 ACHIEVING excellence TOGETHER " 41 " EDUCATION is our BUSINESS 42 Access recorded versions of the LIVE NACCAS WEBINARS, located on our homepage View the required webinar(s) Email Senior Accreditation Processor for the assessment link(s) Complete webinar assessment(s) Notify Accreditation Processor when the assessment(s) are completed After your assessment(s) are graded, a webinar certificate of completion will be emailed. Please allow 48 hours for processing Webinar Assessments can be used towards NACCAS' Continuing Education requirements COMPLETING WEBINAR DIRECTIVES SHARRELLE TIBBS Senior Accreditation Processor 703-600-7600 EXT 112 stibbs@naccas.org ATTENTION PLEASE ! 43 (2021) DATA ANNUAL REPORT INSTRUCTIONS NACCAS has officially published its 2021 (data) Annual Report Instructions. Please refer to "Appendix B" within the Annual Report Instructions (beginning on page 24) for details regarding all COVID-19 student exemptions and restricted variances for the 2021 (data) Annual Report. Additionally, NACCAS has published (and will periodically update) its Restricted Variance Jurisdictions List for the 2021 (data) Annual Report. The 2021 (data) Annual Report Instructions and the 2021 Restricted Variance Jurisdictions List can be found on NACCAS' website under the Accreditation menu, in the "Annual Report Information" subsection (linked to here). Please note, the submission deadline for the 2021 (data) Annual Report will be November 30, 2022. If you have any questions or comments regarding the 2021 (data) Annual Report Instructions, please contact Brett Jones at (703) 600-7600, ext. 191 or via email at bjones@naccas.org. RESTRICTED VARIANCE JURISDICTIONS LIST UPDATE NACCAS has recently updated its Restricted Variance Jurisdictions List, effective today, April 29, 2022. As a reminder, institutions and interested third-parties who believe additional jurisdictions may qualify to be placed (and approved) on the List are encouraged to contact NACCAS for instructions on how to provide appropriate evidence of eligibility for review by the Commission. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact Research and Outcomes Reporting Manager, Brett Jones, at bjones@naccas.org. SCROLL DOWN FOR MORE ... Austin's Beauty College, Inc. Clarksville, Tennessee "I want to take a minute to let you know how helpful the staff there at NACCAS has been through the entire renewal process. Our team here at Austin's Beauty College were very impressed with Melba's professionalism at our visit yesterday. Ashley Dawson was a huge help to me personally through the entire process from beginning to end. Karla, Robin, and Heather were very thorough and gave good guidance as we went through the visit yesterday. This is my first time assisting Ms. Austin through the renewal process. (I was an instructor many years ago when we first received our accreditation and I did go through that process. Much has changed since then.) Between Ms. Austin's knowledge of the accreditation process and your team's guidance and knowledge, we were able to complete the process much smoother than I thought possible. Thank you again and please let your team know we appreciate all they do to make things a little easier for us. And.....we will never use staples for a student's file ever again. " Lorie Gibbs Davines Professional Academy of Beauty and Business Lincoln, Nebraska "Thank you Sharrelle Tibbs for all of your help this week with the Webinars and training. You all including Victoria are always so pleasant on the phone even during this hectic week! Some positive feedback to share with you. The recorded webinars were an extremely effective technological substitute for in person learning. There are tangible learning advantages from the recordings. For example, it was very helpful to be able to pause the recordings for note taking and “rewind” if I didn’t understand a point that was being explained. I took copious notes, more than from the in person workshops simply because I could pause and rewind. These features allowed me to work at my own pace for better comprehension. As a result I believe I actually learned more and will retain more of the information. The notes I captured, far exceed anything I was able to collect from in person workshops. So much so I created my own supplemental notebook/guide from the webinars that I have already begun to share with my Financial aid Director and School Director. Hopefully, this feedback is helpful to you and lets you know that through all of your efforts I personally benefited greatly from your resources and I am thankful." Brent Golden Fair Beauty College Valencia, California "Dear Hannah, Eddie, and Steven, thank you for your hard work on today's COVID-19 Webinar, it had great information. " Georgette & Nick Niknejad Tiffin Academy of Hair Design Tiffin, Ohio "Just wanted to give a shout out to your employee Jay. I was having trouble uploading a response to the portal. He was so helpful trying to get it to upload and stayed on the phone with me until we finally got a version to work! " Therese E Vogel Academy of Hair Design, Inc. Springfield, Missouri "I have felt a big change in NACCAS' response time and customer service the last few years and pleasantly surprised. In the mist of the COVID-19 pandemic NACCAS' actions blew me away. How NACCAS came to the aide of the schools and voiced concerns to the Department of education was amazing. The communication eblasts were so informative, to the point I forwarded the eblasts to the State. The state of Missouri was even thankful for the information that NACCAS provided." Christie Gonzales Affinity Hair Academy Orlando, Florida "I felt NACCAS was always very responsive when I needed assistance. The staff is always knowledgeable, nice, and kind. If I couldn't get a hold of a specific person, there was always someone available to assist." Eileen Diaz J. Michael Harrold Beauty Academy, Inc. Avon, Indiana "I have been very happy with NACCAS and that is why I continue working with the organization. I am a fourth generation school owner and always thrilled to work with NACCAS. For instance, Khairi Scott has been an excellent liaison for me and is always punctual and informative. Seth Harrold 2022 NACCAS School Visit Evaluation The team and I worked very well together. Khairi Scott and Waskin Carter, what can I say, they are both amazing and definitely great to work with. Kudo's also to our Travel Supervisor Tiffani Claytor, who does an excellent job in how she books our travel arrangements. I very much appreciate her; thanks to our Travel Administrative Assistant. Ariel Constantino does a great job in securing the assignments. This journey of being in ICPE has been nothing short of amazing. I love what I do. Thanks to the entire NACCAS Office and Personnel. 2022 NACCAS Peer Evaluator 2022 NACCAS School Visit Evaluation Bonnie Sullivan- Massage Practitioner was pleasant and professional to work with. Ms. Ericka Chancellor was very helpful in gathering missing documents for the teammates. Thank you, the Travel Department, for putting together a fantastic team and team leader Ashley Dawson. 2022 NACCAS Peer Evaluator 2022 NACCAS School Visit Evaluation It was a great visit since we had all the veteran team members. I learned something new from Waskin during this visit. 2022 NACCAS Peer Evaluator 2022 NACCAS School Visit Evaluation Thank you, the Travel Department, for putting together a "Super Team." 2022 NACCAS Peer Evaluator 2022 NACCAS School Visit Evaluation Great team! Nick was fantastic, very knowledgeable, considering it was his first school! 2022 NACCAS Peer Evaluator 44 CUSTOMER SERVICE TESTIMONIALS Leave your Success Stories NACCAS HERE ! Success Stories NACCAS appreciates you choosing us for your institution's accreditation. . Tell us about your school's accreditation journey. Anything NACCAS can do to enhance your customer experience! Please let us know if a NACCAS Team Member or Evaluator provided you with SUPER STAR CUSTOMER SERVICE. We would also be interested in hearing what your schools do to make them stand out while striving for excellence. Your feedback will help NACCAS stay on top of your institutional needs and help others make confident decisions about becoming a NACCAS Accredited Institution. NACCAS 45 ANNUAL REPORT INFORMATION Q&A: APPENDIX B WALK-THRU WEBINAR RECORDING 46 SCROLL DOWN FOR MORE... Q: The instructions specifically state that they need attestations from the students. Can a school collect a student's attestation via email? A: An email can be used for the COVID-19 graduation exemption; however, only attestations can be used for the placement and licensure exemptions. Q: NACCAS published a list of all variances and jurisdictions reviewed and qualified for a restricted variance concerning licensure and/or placement. What should I do if my state, city, or county is not listed, and I have reason to believe it should? A: You should contact Brett Jones at bjones@naccas.org as soon as possible, who will send you instructions on submitting restricted variance documentation for Commission review. Q: The normal submission deadline for the Annual Report is November 30 of each calendar year. However, this year the Commission delayed the submission deadline for the Annual Report deadline to January 31, 2022; what does that mean? A: The deadline for the graduation, placement, and licensure cohorts remains November 30, 2021, meaning students must have graduated, obtained employment, sat for and passed the exam, etc., by November 30, 2021. However, institutions were not required to submit this information (including the cohort grid) until April 30, 2022. Q: Do we need to show that graduates were offered and accepted a job by November 30 or started working by that day? A: Students do not have to be employed as of November 30, 2021, but they must have obtained employment (within the field) following graduation and by November 30, 2021. Q: What if a graduate was placed before November 30 but laid off due to the pandemic? How would that impact the Annual Report Submission? A: As long as the student was employed at some point following graduation and by November 30, 2021, they can count as a placement, even if they are no longer working. Q: When it comes to reporting programmatic rates, is NACCAS combining the programmatic rates for main campuses and all affiliated additional locations, or are programmatic rates being tracking by campus? A: All main campuses and affiliated additional locations are combined for the 2020 (data) Annual Report, including the programmatic rates. Q: If a student dropped for non-COVID-19 related reasons but could not reenter due to COVID-19 related concerns, would we be able to utilize that as an exemption from graduation? A: No. The COVID-19 graduation exemption only applies to students who dropped from the program for reasons related to COVID-19. Q: Suppose I have exempted students from graduation that dropped out for COVID-19 related reasons, and I maintained compliant documentation. Are they not going to show up on my normal cohort grid and show up somewhere else? A: If a student qualifies for the COVID-19 graduation exemption and all required information/documentation is maintained, then the student would be removed from your cohort grid and added to your exempted students list. Q: On the exempted students list, for a reason for exemption, you can enter "COVID." If I have graduates exempted for placement or licensure, would they show up on the cohort grid? A: Yes. These students do not qualify for the exempted students list, so that they would remain on your cohort grid. However, as they meet the COVID-19 exemptions for the placement and licensure cohorts, you would report them as exempt from each respective cohort. For placement, list the students as "I (COVID)" in column 6 of your cohort grid. For licensure, record the students as "N/A" for columns 9-10 of the cohort grid. Q: To qualify for variances and or exemptions, you have to be below the NACCAS minimum threshold? A: One of the requirements for eligibility for the restricted variances is reporting a non-compliant placement and/or licensure rate. For exemptions, institutions do not need to report a non-compliant rate; any institution can utilize the COVID-19 exemptions for any applicable student. Q: If a student left for COVID-19 related reasons to go to another school offering distance education, does that still qualify for the exemption? A: As long as the student's attestation states that the reason for dropping the program at your institution was related to COVID-19, then the student would be eligible for the graduation exemption. Q: What additional questions in this year's Annual Report was added? A: There were additional questions added regarding information related to COVID-19. Q: Are there any specific questions about the number of enrolled students you expect might be showing up this time around? A: There are multiple questions in the 2020 (data) Annual Report regarding when students were enrolled at particular times of the year. (Note: These should be similar to what was asked in the 2019 (data) Annual Report.) Q: When are we advertising our outcome rates, should we be listing those by program or at the institutional level? A: Standard IV, Criterion 5 sets out the requirements for how an institution should disclose its outcome rates to prospective students. Institutions should continue to advertise their rates in this manner. Q: What would be the most immediate action taken by NACCAS if a school whose institutional or programmatic rates are not meeting the NACCAS outcome minimum thresholds? A: If, after application of all available exemptions as noted within the Annual Report Instructions, one or more of the outcome rates fails to meet the minimum threshold as required by Standard I, Criterion 5, an institution would normally be placed on a Low Outcomes Monitoring process in accordance with Section 5.0(c)&(d) of the NACCAS Rules. For the 2020 (Data) Annual Report, however, NACCAS may waive monitoring processes for Licensure and/or Placement if the institution operates in a jurisdiction for which the Commission has granted a Restricted Variance to the Rules. Please refer to the Restricted Variance Jurisdiction List for more details. Q: Is NACCAS now requiring that every program at every campus meet or exceed the NACCAS outcome thresholds? A: To determine compliance with Standard I, Criteria 3, 4 & 5, NACCAS will be reviewing programmatic outcome rates cumulatively, including the rates at the main campus and any additional associated locations. Q: If a student went on a leave of absence due to COVID-19 related reasons and did not return, is that eligible for an exemption? A: If the institution maintains compliant documentation that their reason for not returning from the Leave of Absence was related to COVID-19, this will qualify as an exemption toward the graduation cohort. Q: What if a student who is only required to take a single part exam and, due to capacity restrictions, were consistently rescheduled, can that qualify for a licensure exemption for COVID-19? A: Yes, so long as the student attests that their reason for not taking the exam is related to COVID-19, this would qualify for an exemption. However, please note that this would only be relevant if the student had previously attempted the licensure exam and not passed. Q: Does Adobe's fill-in sign acceptable for an electronic signature? A: Please refer to the NACCAS Glossary of Terms, which includes a definition for "Electronic Signature" or "E-Signature." Adobe Fill-and-Sign would be considered a form of Electronic Signature. So long as it is legally binding within the relevant jurisdiction(s), NACCAS will accept electronic signatures. (Note: This only applies to the COVID-19 attestations. If the institution wishes to utilize electronic signatures for any other type of document in the annual report, please contact NACCAS staff for guidance.) PLEASE NOTE: The following information relates to the 2020 (data) Annual Report FAQ'S APPENDIX B SCROLL DOWN FOR MORE ... 47 2022 HIGHLIGHTS JANUARY 7, 2022 2022: A NEW YEAR MESSAGE FROM NACCAS' EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Click here to view JANUARY 7, 2022 NACCAS ANNUAL REPORT BACKUP SUBMISSION DATE EXTENDED Click here to view JANUARY 12, 2022 NACCAS TRIBUTE TO JOYCE MARQUEZ Click here to view January 12, 2022 NACCAS SCHOOL LIST CALL FOR COMMENT DECEMBER 2021 Click here to view FEBRUARY 9, 2022 NACCAS SCHOOL LIST CALL FOR COMMENT JANUARY 2022 Click here to view FEBRUARY 25, 2022 NACCAS UPDATE: MARCH 2022 WORKSHOP HAS REACHED CAPACITY AND REGISTRATIONS IS CLOSED! Click here to view MARCH 2, 2022 NACCAS ALERT: ANNUAL REPORT SUBMISSION LAUNCH DATE MARCH 15, 2022! 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To ensure you are receiving all NACCAS emails, please make sure to add the following email addresses to your safe senders list: naccasnews@naccas.org naccas@jangomail.com info@naccas.org TEAM NACCAS 49 2022 Publisher National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts & Sciences, Inc. 3015 Colvin Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 Editor-in-Chief Hannah Lhee, Human Resource, Communications, and Training Manager Special Thanks to Contributors Darin M Wallace, ESQ , Executive Director Eddie Broomfield, JD, Associate Executive Director Steven Goldstein, CPA, Director of Finance Brett Jones, Research and Outcomes Reporting Manager Mary Nell Myers, Director of Accreditation Statement of Purpose The NACCAS NOW is published by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts & Sciences, Inc. (NACCAS). NACCAS is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation formed in the State of Delaware. Among the major aims and purposes of NACCAS are the following: To advance and develop standards of education and instruction in beauty, health, and wellness as well as cognate areas which serve to supplement the practical, scientific, and business skills of those individual professions. To give recognition through accreditation to schools that agree to and maintain compliance of beauty, health, and wellness education and assure quality programs to their students. To encourage high standards of ethical and professional conduct and activities and programs designed to advance and improve service to the public in the field of beauty, health, wellness, and cognate areas.