AAQEP – Plan to Meet Standards

AAQEP Annual Report

The Annual report required by AAQEP contains 2 parts, The first part is publicly available regarding performance and candidate achievement data and consists of the following sections:

1. Overview and Context - A brief narrative of our institution and mission.
2. Enrollment and Completion Data - A program specification table listing all our programs and the numbers of canidates that are enrolled in or have completed each program in the previous year. It also includes any programmatic changes.
3. Program Performance Indicators - Indicators may change from year to year but include certification rates, completion rates, Praxis exam passing rates, data and analysis of data from completers and employers, and employment rates.
4. Candidate Academic Performance Indicators - Selected measures of candidate performance in comparison to our expectations.
5. Self-Assessment and Continuous Growth and Improvement - progress and action plans in relation to AAQEP standards and findings from previous accreditation review.

The second part of the annual report is a record of self assessment and growth and is not required to be publicly available.

1. Self-Assessment and Continuous Growth and Improvement - Report on Strengths, needs, and goals in relation to the AAQEP standards.
2. Evidence related to AAQEP-Identified Concerns or Conditions - This section reports on actions taken to address any concerns or conditions found in the most recent accreditation decision.
3. Anticipated growth and Development - Description of any projected improvements, innovations, or new program developments.
4. Regulatory Changes - Report of any new or changes in regulatory requirements and the changes those will require.
5. Sign Off - A summary statement from the dean.

Annual reports are submitted between October 1 and December 31 beginning the calendar year following the initial AAQEP accreditation, which is planned for Fall 2023, so the first year it will be required is 2024.

For more details regarding how BYU-Idaho meets AAQEP standards, see Quality Assurance System and Data Distribution.

June 2022