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Association of Advanced Rabbinical and Talmudic Schools (AARTS)

Profile of Accrediting Organization 2022 - 2023

40.6214, -73.9705
Executive Director
: Gedalia (Gary) Litke, Esq.
Phone : 212-363-1991
Fax : 212-533-5335
Address:
2329 Nostrand Ave, Suite M-200, Brooklyn, NY 11210

Profile of Accredited Institutions and Programs 2022 - 2023:
78 Accredited U.S. and non-U.S. Institutions and Programs: 25,000 Students

78 Total U.S. Degree-Granting:

0 Public
78 Private Nonprofit
0 Private For-Profit
0 Total U.S. Non-Degree-Granting:

0 Public
0 Private Nonprofit
0 Private For-Profit

Recognition Status 2022 - 2023:
Recognized by: Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education

Range of Accreditation Activity:

The Accreditation Commission accredits Advanced Rabbinical and Talmudic institutions which meet its standards, and which grant postsecondary degrees such as the associate, baccalaureate, master's, doctorate, First Rabbinic, First Talmudic, and Intermediary Talmudic degrees.

Sponsoring Organization:

AARTS is the sponsoring organization. The Accreditation Commission is an independent entity.

International Accreditation Activity:
0 Non-U.S. institutions or programs operating outside the U.S.
0 U.S. institutions or programs operating outside the U.S.
Yes Organization evaluates credentials or degrees from outside the U.S.

Operating Information for Accrediting Unit Only:
Budget:
$1,500,000

$0 Direct support from any sponsoring organization
$0 In-kind support from any sponsoring organization
Employees and Volunteers:
5 Full-time Employees
2 Part-time Employees
31 Volunteers - Served 2022 - 2023
Composition of Decision-Making Body
Roshei Yeshiva or senior faculty members from the general academic world with familiarity with rabbinic and Talmudic studies and schools, as well as a governing board member of an accredited school and members of the general public.

Profile of 2022 - 2023 Accreditation Activities :
Frequency of Comprehensive Reviews and Required Follow-Up: 7

Frequency of Comprehensive Review of Accreditation Standards: 5

Summary of 2022 - 2023 Formal Actions:
0 Initial Candidacy or Preaccreditation Granted
0 Initial Candidacy or Preaccreditation Denied
8 Initial Accreditation Granted
0 Initial Accreditation Denied
28 Accreditation Continued Following Comprehensive Review
28 Accreditation Continued Following Comprehensive Review with Required Follow-up
0 Notice or Warning
0 Probation
0 Show Cause
0 Accreditation Terminated or Removed
0 Actions under Appeal
0 Other
Summary of Additional 2022 - 2023 Actions:
14 Substantive Changes Reviewed
29 Site Visits
1 Voluntary Discontinuance or Expiration of Accreditation