ADA Accessible IACBE Accreditation Certificate
Header Information
At the very top of the certificate is the name of the institution receiving accreditation:
- Rhode Island College
Followed by the specific division:
- School of Business
These lines identify who the certificate is awarded to.
Accreditation Period
Below the institution name is the period during which the accreditation is valid:
- March 30, 2020 through April 30, 2027.
This indicates that, as of the date of issuance, the business programs are accredited for a seven-year term from March 2020 to April 2027.
Signatures
The certificate contains two signatory names and titles placed near each other:
- Dr. Patrick Hafford, Chair, Board of Commissioners
- Dr. Phyllis Okrepkie, President, IACBE
These signatures represent the authoritative officials from the accrediting body who have validated the accreditation.
Accreditation Statement
Below the signatures is a declarative statement summarizing the scope and conditions of the accreditation:
- The accreditation recognized by this certificate applies only to the programs approved by the Board of Commissioners.
- It is contingent upon those accredited programs remaining in compliance with the principles and policies of the Council.
This clarifies that only specific business programs that have been reviewed are accredited, and ongoing compliance with IACBE standards is required.
Certificate Title
At or near the center of the document is the bolded or emphasized title text:
- “Certificate of Accreditation”
- Followed by the phrase indicating the recipient of the accreditation:
- “To business programs offered by (the School of Business at) Rhode Island College.”
This establishes the official purpose of the certificate.
