Evaluator Canons of Ethical Responsibility

The continued existence and acceptance of privately administered accreditation presumes the recognition that the aggregate of the system is based upon the singular integrity of all those individuals charged with the adoption of policies, procedures, standards, and the evaluation and measurement of institutional performance. Members of evaluation teams play a vital role in the maintenance and preservation of the system. Therefore, the fulfillment of this role requires an understanding by evaluators of their relationship with and function in the accreditation process.

In fulfilling accreditation responsibilities, an evaluator encounters a variety of issues and situations that require the exercise of fair and impartial judgment. Although the specifics of these issues and situations can not be foreseen with particularity, fundamental ethical principles are available for guidance.

For a complete list of the canons set forth by ACICS, along with the organization's Policy on Discrimination and Harassment, please click here.