Association of Advanced Rabbinical and Talmudic Schools, Accreditation Commission

Profile of Accredited Institutions, 2020-2021:

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

22,000

Students

71 Total Degree-Granting:

0	Public
71	Private Nonprofit
0	Private For-Profit

0 Total Non-Degree-Granting:

0	Public
0	Private Nonprofit
0	Private For-Profit

Recognition Status as of 2020-2021:

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 located in the US and Canada 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:

$1,200,000

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

Employees and Volunteers:

5	Full-time Employees
0	Part-time Employees
34	Volunteers - Served 2020-2021

Composition of Decision-Making Body

4 Roshei Yeshiva or senior faculty members; 4 from the general academic world with proven credentials of academic excellence as well as familiarity with rabbinic and Talmudic studies and schools; 1 from a governing board of an accredited school; 2 from the public at large.

Profile of 2020-2021 Accreditation Activities :

Frequency of Comprehensive Reviews and Required Follow-Up: Every 5-10 years.

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

Summary of 2020-2021 Formal Actions:

1	Initial Candidacy or Preaccreditation Granted
0	Initial Candidacy or Preaccreditation Denied
0	Initial Accreditation Granted
0	Initial Accreditation Denied
4	Accreditation Continued Following Comprehensive Review
4	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