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APPLICATION FOR MODIFICATION OF DISTANCE EDUCATION DELIVERY

Allow up to eight weeks for review and approval.

Only an institution* that has formal ABHES approval to offer courses/programs via distance education is eligible to complete and submit this application. If an institution* does not have formal ABHES distance education approval, it must complete and submit the Application for Initial Distance Education Delivery.

*NOTE: For purposes of this application, the term “institution” encompasses all campuses within a grant ofaccreditation, which includes the main campus and any of its assigned non-main campuses and/or separateeducational centers for institutionally accredited members. For programmatically accredited members, the term refersto all campuses within the same ownership structure, so long as the approved program is the same at all campuses.

Select the reason for submission of this application (check all that apply):

1. The transition of residential laboratory-based course(s) to distance delivery in a program currently approvedfor distance education.

2. The transition of course(s) in program(s) approved as residential to distance delivery provided the institutionhas formal approval to offer at least one program in the blended or full distance education modalities.

3. The expansion of delivery method of an approved program from residential or blended to full distanceeducation method of delivery.

For institutionally accredited members, provide the name of the main campus and its ABHES ID#. For programmatically accredited members, provide the name of the institution within the same ownership structure and the corresponding ABHES ID#’s for each of the applicable campuses.

Name of Institution*:

ABHES ID#(s): Date of Application:

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SIGNATURE

I certify that to the best of my knowledge and belief, the information provided herein and attached hereto is accurate and correct. I certify that I understand that it is the institution’s responsibility to demonstrate compliance with the ABHES Accreditation Standards as outlined in the Accreditation Manual and decisions are made on the basis of the written record and are therefore dependent on the forthrightness of the school in disclosing all information that ABHES has requested in this application.

I understand that failure to evidence the information provided herein and attached hereto this application may result in a delay and/or the application being declined whereupon reapplication may be required.

Signature of Authorized Institutional Representative: Date:

Name (typed): Title:

Email Address: Phone #:

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PROGRAM INFORMATION Approval to modify distance education is requested for the following program(s) offered at the institution*. For a program conferring multiple credentials, list each program in the chart below. In accordance with Appendix G, Fees, of the Accreditation Manual, a $500 fee is to be applied for each distinct program listed.

NOTE: Program content including program length(s) in clock hours, credits, and weeks, must match the current ABHES approval letter(s) to be submitted as exhibit 1. This is not the proper application to seek approval for any changes to be made to program content, including recognition of outside hours. See Chapter III, Section B, Subsection 4 of the Accreditation Manual for additional guidance regarding seeking approval for specific program changes.

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**This is the only column which may differ from current ABHES approval based on the contents of this application. List all available methods to students for completion of each program listed above. Please note, the method of delivery should be listed as residential if all coursework within a program is delivered at an approved on-ground location; blended if instruction within a program or course is provided in on-ground and distance education formats; and full distance education if all didactic and laboratory instruction within a program is provided through distance education.

ExampleI-xxx

Must match program name in Exhibit 1

760 210 970 36D/E 48 Diploma Residential

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REQUESTED INFORMATION

1. List courses offered within the program(s) noted above that are to be offered via distance education delivery:

***If more rows are needed, duplicate the chart and include as an addendum to the application.

Course Name

Course Number

Hours Credits (if applicable)

Delivery system(s) (technology used)

Synchronous or asynchronous

Course Type (Gen. Ed., Core, Elective, Lab)

List all programs containing the course

LABORATORY Complete if any portion of a laboratory is delivered in a distance education format including, but not limited to, virtual, simulation, remote, or training kit-based instruction. ☐ N/A

Explain how the lab components of the program will be conducted for distance education students. This explanation must include how the institution meets standard IX.E.2.c. of the Accreditation Manual.

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2. Describe the institutional and operational changes implemented to support the modification of the method of deliveryand readiness for approval of the modified method of delivery. This might include technologies used, staff needs,budgeting, changes to the delivery platform (including addition of resources or changed contractual agreements), andadaptations made for students. Please detail for each program, if different.

3. Provide access to the delivery system, including any applicable URL/web address, temporary user ID and password, toreview the distance education delivery method. If any special instructions are needed for access, please list. Ifinstruction is delivered outside of a Learning Management System, details and access to those technologicalmodalities must be provided to allow for an evaluation of regular and substantive interaction between students andthe instructor.

4. How has the institution ensured academic rigor of the program curricula (didactic, laboratory) and that is appropriateto justify the clock hours/credit awarded? How is this monitored and by whom?

5. How has the institution trained faculty and students on the changes in delivery method and provided on-goingassistance needs?

6. How has the institution provided for timely, regular and substantive interaction between faculty and students andamong students for each course listed in the chart above in #1? Include a description of the teaching methods utilizedto encourage engagement and timely feedback.

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7. Describe any changes or enhancements to instructional and library resources. How are these resources readilyavailable and accessible to all students, regardless of delivery mode? Include a description of the instructional andlibrary resources available to support the learning objectives for the program(s).

8. Describe any changes or enhancements to the admission requirements for a student enrolling in a distance educationprogram? What are the expectations, admissions requirements, or prerequisites for participating in distanceeducation?

9. Describe any changes or enhancements to the assessment of students’ skills and competencies to succeed in distanceeducation when transitioning to the new delivery method? How does the institution plan on assessing new applicantsregarding their skills and competencies during the admissions process?

10. Describe any changes or enhancements to the distance education administrative capacity and infrastructure tosupport the proposed modification of distance education. If new administrators (required for standards IX.E.1.a.,IX.E.1.b., and IX.E.1.c.) have been hired, or existing administrators have been assigned new responsibilities involvingdistance education, attach their resumes outlining qualifications and training as exhibit 5.

11. Describe any changes or enhancements to the distance education faculty. If new faculty have been hired, or existingfaculty have been assigned new responsibilities involving distance education, list each faculty member and attachevidence of training required per standards IX.E.4.a. and IX.E.4.b. of the Accreditation Manual as exhibit 6.

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12. Describe any changes or enhancement regarding how the modified distance education delivery modelaccommodates individuals with disabilities and ensure that they are compatible with appropriate assistivetechnologies.

REMINDER

The program PEP(s) should reflect the decisions, analysis, and available data regarding the change in delivery methods and effect on student outcomes and program effectiveness in accordance with standard, V.I.2 of the Accreditation Manual.

13. Will students have the option to take the above listed program(s) in the originally approved format (residential,blended or full distance education) once the new delivery method is instituted, or will the original delivery methodbe discontinued in favor of the new method?

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REQUIRED EXHIBITS:  Applications will not be reviewed if submitted without the required exhibits.  

Exhibit 1  Copy of the most recent ABHES approval letter for each noted program and conferring credential in the Program Information Chart. 

Exhibit 2  Copies  of  formal  approval(s)  of  distance  education  from  all  applicable  state  regulatory  bodies,  and institutional accreditor (programmatic members only). If the program will be offered in additional states, submit the Attestation of State Authorization form located at https://www.abhes.org/resources/#Forms under  this  exhibit.  NOTE:  Schools  operating  by  licensure  by  means  of  accreditation  must  submit documentation  to  support  this  process.  Schools  located  in  the  state  of  Florida  must  submit documentation to evidence that the institution is on provisional licensure, annual licensure, or licensure by means of accreditation.  

Institutions  that  are  not  able  to  provide  formal  approval(s)  due  to  delay  in  processing  by  the  state regulatory bodies as a result of COVID‐19, must provide evidence of any applicable state exemption or regulatory waiver including from any regulatory oversight body required to operate the programs (e.g., nursing) within the state.   

Exhibit 3  The institution’s current catalog (or other publication), which demonstrates compliance with standards IX.D.1., IX.H.1., IX.H.2., IX.H.3., IX.H.4., and IX.H.5. of the Accreditation Manual. The catalog and any otherapplicable documents should be highlighted and annotated to note where each standard is addressed.

Exhibit 4  A  completed  Program  Profile Grid  available  for  download  at ABHES  ‐  Forms  to  reflect  the  currently approved program and a  completed Program Profile Grid with  the  changes  for each program  in  this application.  Please highlight  the  changes  and  ensure  the modified  courses match  the  chart  listed  in question 4. 

Exhibit 5  Copy of resume for distance education administrators, as applicable per question 10. Exhibit 6  Evidence faculty listed in question 11 have received applicable training. 

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

The application must be submitted as one seamless Portable Document Format (.pdf) file and submitted to ABHES online via  DropBox Applications. The file name must include the ABHES ID#(s), type of application, and date of submission (ex. I‐100_DEModification_32020). 

APPLICATION FEES 

A non‐refundable fee, in accordance with Appendix G, Fees, of the Accreditation Manual, is required for each program listed within the program information chart of this application.  Payment of any fees are to be remitted electronically via bank  transfer,  or  by  credit  card,  where  a  2.9%  convenience  fee  is  to  be  applied.  Please  contact  the  Accounting Department at accounting@abhes.org or (571) 282‐0076 to obtain an invoice. 

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If you have any questions regarding the application, please contact ABHES at 703‐917‐9503. 

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NOTIFICATION OF THE DECISION  

ABHES will notify the individual noted on the application in writing of the status of the application within eight (8) weeks of receipt of the completed application.