Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
American College of Education (ACE) is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), a federally recognized accrediting agency. Accreditation ensures that an institution’s academic program meets or exceeds acceptable levels of quality and is the most recognized accreditation status for higher education entities. To receive and maintain HLC accreditation and affiliation approval, we must continuously undergo routine peer review cycles and provide proof that our programs meet or exceed HLC accreditation criteria and expectations of quality.
- Disclosure of HLC Accreditation Status
When producing catalogs, brochures, advertisements and other promotional material, you are encouraged to use the following ACE approved statement(s):
- Use of Accreditation Seal
HLC logos, including the leaf, are reserved for HLC-produced materials. HLC logos and images are not allowed on materials or websites presented by affiliated institutions. This also prohibits use of the logo in social media posts, email signatures and other digital reproductions not originating from HLC.
- Mark of Affiliation
As part of HLC’s Obligations of Affiliation each institution is required to display the Mark of Affiliation on its website with HTML code provided by HLC. The Mark of Affiliation reflects the institution’s current accreditation status and links visitors to the institution’s Statement of Accreditation Status on the HLC website. ACE provides this mark on its public Accreditation page.
Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
In May 2020, American College of Education’s Professional Education Programs were granted Accreditation at the initial-licensure level and advanced-licensure level through Spring 2027, for a period of seven (7) years. Accreditation for seven (7) years is granted if the EPP meets all CAEP Standards and components.
The College’s initial level programs, M.A. in Elementary Teaching, M.A. in Secondary Teaching, Certificate in Transition to Teaching in Elementary Education, and Certificate in Transition to Teaching in Secondary Education, have been accredited for a period of seven (7) years, ending in Spring 2027.
The College’s advanced level program, M.Ed. in Educational Leadership, has been accredited for a period of seven (7) years, ending in Spring 2027.
Information on the College’s accreditation status can be found here.
- Disclosure of CAEP Accreditation Status
When producing catalogs, brochures, advertisement, and other promotional material, you are encouraged to use the following ACE approved statement(s):
- American College of Education’s Professional Education Programs were granted Accreditation at the initial-licensure level and advanced-licensure level through Spring 2027, for a period of seven (7) years; or,
- The College’s initial level programs, M.A. in Elementary Teaching, M.A. in Secondary Teaching, Certificate in Transition to Teaching in Elementary Education, and Certificate in Transition to Teaching in Secondary Education have been accredited for a period of seven (7) years, ending in Spring 2027. The College’s advanced level program, M.Ed. in Educational Leadership, has been accredited for a period of seven (7) years, ending in Spring 2027.
- Use of CAEP Accreditation Seal
This guide offers ideas and tips to help accredited EPPs start to promote and uphold CAEP branding guidelines. The guide covers language, logo usage, media, and sample materials including a press release and drafts of potential social media posts. To help with promoting accreditation, please see the Branding Guide for CAEP-Accredited Providers .
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)
The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) does not require accredited programs to publicly disclose their accreditation status; however, a program or institution that chooses to make a public disclosure must do so accurately and in accordance with CCNE policy.
- Disclosure of CCNE Accreditation Status
When producing catalogs, brochures, advertisement, and other promotional material, you are encouraged to use the following ACE approved statement:
- Use of CCNE Accreditation Seal
Additionally, CCNE accredited programs are invited to utilize the CCNE accreditation seal with the public disclosure statement. While a program is not required to use the accreditation seal as part of its public disclosure, if the program chooses to use the accreditation seal, the approved language identified above must accompany the seal. Please refer to the specific requirements below related to use of the CCNE accreditation seal.
Use of the CCNE accreditation seal implies understanding and acceptance of the provisions outlined in the CCNE Accreditation Seal Standards Guide. Download the CCNE Accreditation Seal Standards Guide .
National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA)
Logo Guidelines:
Use of the NC-SARA Approved Institution Seal is encouraged to inform students of participation SARA. As official symbol of the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements, this seal cannot be manipulated, modified, or appended in any way. It may not be combined with any other text, image, or other organization’s logo.
- Disclosure of NC-SARA Approved Institution Status
The following language must be used with the NC-SARA Approved Institution Seal:
- American College of Education has been approved to participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements.
- Use of SARA Approved Institution Seal
While a program is not required to use the NC-SARA Approved Institution Logo as part of its public disclosure, NC-SARA has provided the the following access and license for use of the SARA Approved Institution logo with public materials.
Trademark
Proper Trademark Usage Guidelines
Proper and consistent use of trademarks is important to protect our marks from falling into the public domain or becoming generic.
American College of Education (ACE) trademarks and Licensing controls, protects, maintains, and promotes the various names, marks, logos, symbols and phrases that represent ACE.
ORAC recommends the following when using trademarks in an advertisement.
- Use the mark as an adjective and to avoid using it as a noun or verb.
- Avoid using the mark in the plural or possessive.
- Always distinguish the mark - that is, set it apart, highlight it and make it clear that it’s not like other words or images in the advertisement.
- Always use proper notice symbols: The ® symbol should only be used in connection with a mark that is federally registered and should only be applied when the mark is used in connection with the goods. The symbols “TM” and “SM” (for service mark) are often used when a mark is not registered and signify common law ownership rights.
- Use the mark consistently - consistency is the key to brand protection and effectiveness in advertising.
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