The Advisory Committee on Accreditation (ACA) reviews proposals for new institutions of higher learning and new degree programs in Connecticut. The ACA makes recommendations for licensure and accreditation for public institutions to the Board of Regents for Higher Education, and recommendations for licensure and accreditation for independent institutions and out-of-state institutions to the State Board of Education. Final approval authority rests with either the Board of Regents or the State Board of Education.

The ACA has 12 regular members and 12 alternates who serve three-year overlapping terms. ACA members are drawn from both public and independent institutions and include two representatives of the public-at-large. Responsibilities for managing ACA business and meetings reside with the Office of Higher Education.

ACA Members

ACA Meetings