Statement of Accreditation Status
International Institute for Restorative Practices
- CEO: Dr. Linda Kligman, President
- Accreditation Liaison Officer: Ms. Jamie Chontos
- Commission Staff Liaison: Kathy Feith, Vice President
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus: Graduate Studies » No research designation
- Control: Private (Non-Profit)
- Phase: Accredited
- Status: Accreditation Reaffirmed
- Candidacy Granted: January 1, 2008
- Accreditation Granted: June 23, 2011
- Last Reaffirmation: June 26, 2025
- Next Self-Study Evaluation: 2032-2033
- June 26, 2025
To acknowledge receipt of the self-study report. To reaffirm accreditation. To note the on-site evaluation visit by Commission representatives to the main campus at 531 Main Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018 on March 30-April 2, 2025. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2032-2033. - September 27, 2024
Staff acted on behalf of the Commission to acknowledge receipt of the supplemental information report requested by the Commission action of April 26, 2024, providing information on key data indicators (financial health) as reported on the 2023 Annual Institutional Update in accordance with federal regulation 34 CFR § 602.16(b). The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2024-2025. - April 26, 2024
Staff acted on behalf of the Commission to request a supplemental information report, due May 31, 2024, providing information on key data indicators (financial health) as reported on the 2023 Annual Institutional Update in accordance with federal regulation 34 CFR § 602.16(b). The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2024-2025. - March 28, 2024
Staff acted on behalf of the Commission to acknowledge receipt of the supplemental information report requested by the Commission action of November 6, 2023, providing information on key data indicators (enrollment – FTE), as reported on the 2023 Annual Institutional Update (AIU) in accordance with federal regulation 34 CFR § 602.19(d). The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2024-2025. - November 6, 2023
Staff acted on behalf of the Commission to request a supplemental information report, due December 13, 2023, providing information on key data indicators (enrollment – FTE) as reported on the 2023 Annual Institutional Update in accordance with federal regulation 34 CFR § 602.19 (d). The next evaluation date is scheduled for 2024-2025. - June 21, 2018
To accept the progress report. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2024-2025. - August 28, 2017
To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To note the institution's decision to close its additional locations at (1) Woodlyn Center, 1301 & 1307 W MacDade Blvd., Woodlyn, PA 19094; (2) Lansdale Center, 801 W. 2nd Street, Lansdale, PA 19446; and (3) Delaware Valley University, 700 East Butler Avenue, Doylestown, PA 18901. The Commission requires notification within thirty days of the closure of these additional locations. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2024-2025. - June 23, 2016
To reaffirm accreditation and request a progress report, due April 1, 2018, documenting further development and implementation of (1) strategic planning that addresses planned enrollment growth (Standard 2); (2) graduate curricula that provides for the development of research and critical thinking skills (Standard 11); and (3) strengthened academic oversight of online course offerings (Standard 13). The date for the next accreditation review will be determined by the Commission when it revises the accreditation cycle. - June 23, 2011
To grant accreditation. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2015-2016. - May 5, 2011
To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request and include the online Master of Restorative Practices and Education program, online Master of Restorative Practices and Youth Counseling program and an online Graduate Certificate in Restorative Practices within the scope of the institution's accreditation. To note that the institution's initial self-study report will be acted upon at the June 2011 Commission meeting. - Distance Education
Approved to offer programs by this delivery method - Correspondence Education
Not approved for this delivery method - Post-baccalaureate Certificate Included within the scope
- Master's Degree or Equivalent Included within the scope
- Main Campus
International Institute for Restorative Practices
531 Main Street
Bethlehem, PA 18018
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