American Culinary Federation Education Foundation, Inc., Accrediting Commission

Profile of Accredited Programs, 2020-2021:

431

Accredited U.S. and non-U.S. Programs:

n/a

Students

431 Total Degree-Granting:

377	Public
16	Private Nonprofit
38	Private For-Profit

n/a Total Non-Degree-Granting:

n/a	Public
n/a	Private Nonprofit
n/a	Private For-Profit

Recognition Status as of 2020-2021:

Recognized by: Council for Higher Education Accreditation

Range of Accreditation Activity:

The ACFEF Accrediting Commission extends its services both within the United States and to international programs which award Post-Secondary certificates, diplomas, Associate degrees in the culinary arts or baking and pastry arts and Bachelor degrees in foodservice management at accredited institutions. Where accreditation in a country is not otherwise available, the institution must have the approval of the government agency responsible for oversight of the institution.

Sponsoring Organization:

American Culinary Federation Education Foundation, Inc. is a Not-For-Profit 501(c)(3) organization affiliated with the American Culinary Federation.

International Accreditation Activity:

n/a	Non-U.S. institutions or programs operating outside the U.S.
10	U.S. institutions or programs operating outside the U.S.
n/a	Organization evaluates credentials or degrees from outside the U.S.

Operating Information for Accrediting Unit Only:

Budget:

$500,000

$0	Direct support from any sponsoring organization
$0	In-kind support from any sponsoring organization

Employees and Volunteers:

2	Full-time Employees
1	Part-time Employees
139	Volunteers - Served 2020-2021

Composition of Decision-Making Body

The ACFEF Accrediting Commission is composed of 13 members: (3) executive committee: chair, chair-elect, past chair; (6) postsecondary educators; (3) industry representatives; (1) public member

Profile of 2020-2021 Accreditation Activities :

Frequency of Comprehensive Reviews and Required Follow-Up: Every 5 years.

Frequency of Comprehensive Review of Accreditation Standards: Every 5 years.

Summary of 2020-2021 Formal Actions:

n/a	Initial Candidacy or Preaccreditation Granted
n/a	Initial Candidacy or Preaccreditation Denied
3	Initial Accreditation Granted
0	Initial Accreditation Denied
80	Accreditation Continued Following Comprehensive Review
5	Accreditation Continued Following Comprehensive Review with Required Follow-up
0	Notice or Warning
0	Probation
0	Show Cause
1	Accreditation Terminated or Removed
0	Actions under Appeal
0	Other