PAATE – Membership Form
Please print out these forms and fill in with ink or download these MS Word documents and fill in computer type and send us to our address, Pakistan Accrediting Association of Theological Education , P.O. Box # 30, Sargodha 40100 Pakistan
برائے مہربانی ان فارموں کو پرنٹ کریں اور سیاہی سے پُر کریں یا ان ایم ایس ورڈ دستاویزات کو ڈاؤن لوڈ کریں اور کمپیوٹر ٹائپ پُر کریں اور ہمیں ہمارے پتہ، پاکستان ایکریڈیٹنگ ایسوسی ایشن آف تھیولوجیکل ایجوکیشن، پوسٹ بکس نمبر 30، سرگودھا 40100 پاکستان پر بھیجیں۔
Membership Fees – رکنیت کی فیس
| Membership Fees (One Year ) | RS : 6000 |
| Membership Fees (Two Year ) | RS = 10000 |
Membership Form
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Institution’s Name:—————————————————————————————————————-
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PRESIDENT INFORMATION
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Date Institution’s presidency began (mm/dd/yyyy): ————————————————————————-
Is your institution legally registered and approved to operate in your state or country?
Yes ——— No ———
A. INSTITUTION’S ORGANIZATION AND PRACTICE
Quality Christian educational institution must have a statement of purpose or mission statement. A Christian institution’s Mission Statement should be based on the Word of God and the Great Commission of our Lord Jesus Christ as found in the book of Matthew 28:18-20. Guidelines are required for proper organization and practice.
1. Does the institution have a published school/ institute/ college/ university/ (or) seminary academic catalog? Yes ——— No ———
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2. Is the institution’s academic catalog available to all students? Yes ——— No ———
3. Does the institution’s catalog include your Mission Statement? Yes ——— No ———
4. Does the Mission Statement apply to organization, development and improving curriculum? Yes ——— No —–
5. Does the institution provide a student handbook? *Can be included in the catalog? Yes ——— No ———
6. Does the institution publish or provide a copy of Christian educational objectives (degree programs and course descriptions) for student review? Yes ——— No ———
7. Does the institution have a published statement of faith or doctrinal position statement? Yes ——— No ———
8. Does the institution offer Bible centered courses. *PAATE membership institutions will provide such courses in the areas of Christian education/ Biblical Studies for secular colleges and universities that express interest in adding such Bible based Christian educational courses to their curriculum. Yes ——— No ———
9. Does the institution set short term and long term goals and are they published online? Yes ——— No ———
10. Does the institution’s advertisements and publications adhere to consumer protection requirements as required by your state or governmental authority? Yes ——— No ———
B. INSTITUTIONAL LEADERSHIP:
1. Does the institution’s leadership establish policies and procedures regarding Christian educational development? Yes ——— No ———
2. Does the institution’s leadership maintain financial stability? Yes ——— No ———
3. Does the leadership establish policies and procedures regarding operations and administration? Yes ——- No—–
4. Does the leadership keep records of board meetings, incorporation status and updates? Yes ——— No ———
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5. Does the leadership provide staff with an easy to understand personnel policies statement? Yes ——— No ——-
6. Does the leadership provide published faculty guidelines or a faculty handbook? Yes ——— No ———
7. Does corporate policy require that a managing authority take responsibility for employing leaders and then working with leaders in institutional goal fulfillment? Yes ——— No ———
8. Does the administrative leader of the institution report to a managing authority in regard to planning? Yes ——— No ———
9. Does the leadership provide a manual for crisis management with instructions for implementation? Yes ——— No ———
10. Does the institution have an appropriate number of secretarial and administrative staff? Yes ——— No ———
11. Does the institution assume responsibility for the Biblical consistency and interpretive quality of the Christian educational curriculum? Yes ——— No ———
12. Does the administrative leader insure proper evaluation of all personnel? Yes ——— No ———
13. Does the leadership insure the proper maintenance of personnel records? Yes ——— No ———
C. INSTITUTIONAL FINANCE and RECORD KEEPING:
1. Does the financial provisions for the institution provide for professional operations and administration? Yes ——— No ———
2. Does the institution maintain current and accurate financial records including all tax records? Yes ——— No ———
3. Will the institution conduct an independent audit every 7-years if less than 500 students and every 5-years if student populations exceeds 500? Yes ——— No ———
4. Does the institution operate within the guidelines of an annual budget? Yes ——— No ———
5. Does the institution practice acceptable accounting procedures regarding bookkeeping, receiving, depositing and disbursement of funds? Yes ——— No ———
6. Does the institution utilize proper accounting with offsite backup of records? Yes ——— No ———
7. Does the institution provide financial compensation that is based on training, experience, and (or) merit and is this clearly understood by all paid administrative staff, faculty or any other paid worker? Yes ——— No ———
8. Does the institution allow volunteers in Christian service? Yes ——— No ———
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9. Does the institution provide salary and benefits to full time faculty that is at least 65% of the district school system? Yes ——— No ———
10. Does the institution offer financial assistance, discounts and or scholarships on an equitable basis? Yes ——— No ———
11. Does the institution maintain permanent cumulative records for each student in a fireproof safe or backup disks kept at another location outside of the institution? Yes ——— No ———
12. Does the institution have policy and procedures safe keeping or transfer of student records in case of permanent closure of the institution and in such policy in accord with your state laws? Yes ——— No ———
13. Does the institution maintain a policy of privacy regarding the security of any students records and refuse to release any such information without the approval of the student? Yes ——— No ———
14. Will the institution notify PAATE concerning any changes in operations or administration of the institution that may be of concern to PAATE? Yes ——— No ———
D. FACULTY, STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS and PERSONNEL POLICIES
1. Does your institution evaluate faculty and staff and volunteers for competency? Yes ——— No ———
2. Are all faculty and staff and volunteers, persons of honor, integrity, stability and good reputation who adhere to Biblical ethics? Yes ——— No ———
3. Do the institution’s faculty members, whether it is for an applying college, university, Bible college, seminary, elementary or high school, have a minimum of a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Theology level of educational accomplishment regarding their educational credentials? Yes ——— No ———
4. Does your institution encourage it’s faculty to continue their own professional education? Yes ——— No ———
5. Does the institution have a sufficient number of faculty, staff and volunteers to efficiently and effectively provide a quality educational program and environment? Yes ——— No ———
6. Can your institution insure that your teacher turnover rate does not exceed 20% in a 5-year period? Yes ——— No ———
7. Do you agree that all volunteer and assistant teachers must have a minimum of 2-years of college and be under the supervision of a qualified teacher or mentor who has acquired at minimum a bachelor degree? Yes ——-No——
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8. Does your institution conduct regular faculty meetings or provide group communications for online faculty which instruct regarding the importance of professional development? Yes ——— No ———
9. Does your institution have a policies and procedure manual that includes information regarding the faculty’s role in the daily operation of the institution? Yes ——— No ———
10. Does the institution provide written policies regarding qualifications, training and assignment of volunteers and substitute instructors? Yes ——— No ———
11. Does your institution practice effective supervision and evaluation of all staff, faculty and volunteers? Yes ——— No ———
E. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND CURRICULUM:
1. Does your institution’s curriculum reflect any courses in Bible centered Christian education? Yes ——— No ———
2. Does your institution require minimum of 120 credit hours for attainment of a bachelor degree? Yes ——— No ———
3. Does your institution require a minimum of 48 credit hours for attainment of a master’s degree? Yes ——— No ———
4. Does your institution require a minimum of 48 credit hours for attainment of a doctorate degree? Yes ——— No ———
5. Does your institution require a high school diploma or equivalency certificate as a prerequisite for graduation from an associate or bachelor degree program? Yes ——— No ———
6. Does your institution require a bachelor’s degree as a pre-requisite for graduation from a master’s degree program? Yes ——— No ———
7. Does your institution require a master’s degree as a pre-requisite for graduation from a doctoral degree program? Yes ——— No ———
8. Does your institution provide acceptable instructor/pupil ratios not to exceed 1- instructor to 30- students per class? Yes ——— No ———
9. Does your institution provide a physical or online library or is their ease of access to area libraries? Yes ——— No ———
10. Does your institution provide online or physical course text books or access to course text books or course e-books? Yes ——— No ———
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11. Does your institution give research assignments? Yes ——— No ———
12. Does your institution require examinations? Yes ——— No ———
13. Does your institution require a thesis in the master’s program? Yes ——— No ———
14. Does your institution require a dissertation for the doctoral program? Yes ——— No ———
15. Does your institution use a letter grading system? Yes ——— No ———
16. Does your institution utilize a standard course numbering system? Yes ——— No ———
F. INSTITUTIONAL FACILITIES AND SAFETY
1. Does your institution offer classes in physical classrooms at branch locations in addition to your own physical headquarters location? Yes ——— No ———
2. Does your institution offer online education? Yes ——— No ———
3. Does your institution offer classes in physical locations outside of the United States? Yes ——— No ———
4. If located in a physical building(s), is your building(s) safe, functional and well maintained for the safety for students, staff, faculty and volunteers? Yes ——— No ———
5. Is the Google Ariel map view of your facility available on the internet by searching your stated address? Yes ——— No ———
6. Is your institution’s property and facilities and equipment safe and in compliance with local, county, state and federal regulations for private schools? Yes ——— No ———
7. Is your institutional building or online program administrative headquarters well suited for the kind of educational programs that are being offered? Yes ——— No ———
8. Is your institution in good repair regarding but not limited to: attractiveness, general condition in and out, painting condition, structural integrity, roofing material condition, lighting, heating, air conditioning and general maintenance? Yes ——— No ———
9. In your institution’s furnishings, office and educational equipment, supplies etc. sufficient for support and function of your educational and extra-curricular programs? Yes ——— No ———
10. Does your institution comply with all required health and safety standards as established by local, county, state and federal requirements? Yes ——— No ———
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11. Does your institution pass annual inspections from local fire and health departments? Yes ——— No ———
G. INSTITUTION ADMISSIONS:
1. Does your institution clearly state and publish all admissions policies and comply with all state and federal requirements regarding non-discrimination as addressed in US 2000d, wherein it is made clear that schools and religious ministries may not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin? Yes ——— No ———
2. Does your institution accept uniform, face value, transfer of credits from other schools, where college level degree programs offer courses similar to the courses being offered by your institution? Yes ——— No ———
3. Does your institution offer credit validation by evaluation of life experience while not allowing more than 25% of such credits to be granted toward any degree program? Yes ——— No ———
4. Does your institution offer validation and award of credits by challenge examinations? Yes ——— No ———
5. Does your institution offer vocational guidance counseling or job/ministry placement services? Yes ——— No ———
6. Does your institution provide transcripts which are designed to be easily interpreted by the receiving school? Yes ——— No ———
7. Does your institution have a plan for development or improvement of a library system providing a collection to equal 20 volumes per student? *can be hard bound books or e-books. Yes ——— No ———
8. Does your institution provide for internet access by staff, faculty and students? Yes ——— No ———
9. Does your institution provide for the organization and implementation of graduation ceremonies? Yes ——— No ———
10. Does your institution realize the value of alumni communications and relationships? Yes ——— No ———
11. Does your institution provide a easy to understand cancellation and refund policy for all students? Yes ——— No ———
12. Does your institution provide a easy to understand withdrawal policy for all students? Yes ——— No ———
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H. INSTITUTION IMPROVEMENT PROCESS:
1. Will you attempt to insure the continuous cooperation of your institution with regard to the requirements of PAATE for ongoing evaluation and compliance according to the standards established in this survey and to accept future standards as they are recommended, through the 30-day probationary and voluntary annual evaluation surveys prior to certification or recertification and membership accreditation renewal each year? Yes ——— No ———
2. Will you attempt to insure that your institution will cooperate fully in response to the renewal evaluation/survey required each calendar year, and that such response will attempt to address prior shortcomings from the former evaluations, always with the goal and desire for full compliance with all standards as set forth therein? Yes ——— No ———
3. Will you attempt to insure that your institutional leaders and staff acknowledge the value of complying with the standards alluded to in this PAATE evaluation / survey? Yes ——— No ———
4. Will you attempt to insure that your institution will operate in the context of a Christian worldview? Yes ——— No ———
5. Will you attempt to insure that your leadership recognizes the importance of operating a Christian educational institution that is not aligned with any deceptive accrediting organization that has a less than satisfactory reputation among Christian educational institutions and accrediting/ certification organizationsand for which negative articles have appeared in the news media or on internet websites? Yes ——— No ———
6. Will you attempt to insure that participating as a member of a legitimate educational accountability association, that is not influenced by the dictates of the government or secretary of education regarding Biblical positions on controversial issues, will strengthen standards of ethics and morality thereby improving the values of your institution? Yes ——— No ———
7. Will you attempt to insure that your institution will share information regarding educational methodologies which may be discovered by your institution, that can lead to improvement of educational knowledge for other PAATE member institutions worldwide? Yes ——— No ———
8. Will you insure that your institution will seek to develop and maintain a flawless record of honesty, integrity and overall Christian ethics both in your community and within your student body? Yes ——— No ———
9. Will you insure that your institution will always fulfill any and all financial obligations with PAATE promptly and never allow such financial obligations to become past due? Yes ——— No ———
10. Will you insure that your institution will promptly communicate by answering all correspondence from PAATE administration in a timely manner? Yes ——— No ———
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11. Will you insure that your institution will always seek pre-approval from PAATE before issuing any statement to any agency, including but not limited to the news media, advertising media, promotional events and e–mail or internet publication and that you will only publish printed PAATE statements in advertising, promotion and any communications that are pre-approved and provided for institutional use on the PAATE website, and that failure to adhere to this policy will be grounds for immediate termination? Yes ——— No ———
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