Accreditation for Institutions
Academic Quality
Accreditation by American Culinary Federation Foundation Accrediting
Commission (ACFFAC) assures that a program is meeting at least a minimum
of standards and competencies set for faculty, curriculum and student
services.
Benefits of Accreditation
- Creates public trust by ensuring
- Established standards
- Accountability and credibility
- High level of professionalism
- Up-to-date and current practices
- Marketing tool for recruiting students
- ACF accreditation acts as a third party endorser for federal
funding
ACFFAC is recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation
(CHEA).
Application Process
Applications vary regarding institutional programming. Please choose
the application that best describes your institution.
Postsecondary
Accreditation
Secondary
Certification
See What Schools Have Been Accredited
Postsecondary
Schools
Certified
Secondary Schools
Site Visits
View ACF's scheduled
site visits.
Learn More During the 2009 ACF Regional Conferences
Attend the American Culinary Federation Foundation Accreditation
Commission (ACFF) Accreditation workshop during the Western and
Southeast Regional conferences. The workshop will focus on the standards
and process of ACFFAC accreditation, and includes a roundtable
discussion and time to share ideas. This session discusses recent
developments and changes to standards; gives an overview of policies and
procedures; and covers requirements for bachelor's degree accreditation
and eligibility. Speakers will also give a review of electronic
self-study and delivery format.
The workshop cost is $75. Download
the registration form and mail it to the national office to attend
one of the following workshops:
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