How Cyanna Helped Restore
Compliance & Retain Accreditation

When faced with the challenges of maintaining compliance, even the most established institutions can find themselves in difficult situations. This was the case for an ACCSC-accredited, Title IV-approved Massage Therapy College that recently reached out to Cyanna Education Services for help.

The Accreditation Challenge

The College, known for its excellence in massage therapy education, found itself on ACCSC’s radar when it was placed on Warning status due to certain areas of non-compliance. Despite the College’s efforts to address these issues independently, their response did not fully satisfy ACCSC’s standards, resulting in a status of Continued Warning.

As the College continued to struggle with achieving full compliance, ACCSC escalated the situation, placing the institution on Probation. This was a critical moment for the College; failure to resolve the issues could have led to further sanctions, jeopardizing its accreditation and, consequently, its ability to participate in Title IV federal financial aid programs.

The Consulting Solution

Recognizing the severity of the situation, the College engaged Cyanna Education Services to assist in crafting a thorough response to the Probation letter and, more importantly, to guide the institution back to full compliance.

Cyanna’s approach was comprehensive and collaborative:

• In-depth Review: The first step involved a detailed review of the College’s previous responses and the draft of their Probation letter response. Cyanna’s experts meticulously analyzed the areas where the College’s submissions fell short of ACCSC’s standards, identifying gaps in compliance and portions of the narrative that required clarification.
• Customized Solutions: To address the identified deficiencies, Cyanna provided the College with sample documents and templates for Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), tailored to the specific areas of non-compliance. These SOPs served as a framework for the College to implement the necessary policy updates and ensure ongoing adherence to ACCSC standards.
• Collaborative Customization: Cyanna worked closely with the College’s team to adapt the provided templates and documents to fit the institution’s unique needs, ensuring that all materials were not only compliant but also aligned with the College’s operational practices.
• Final Editing and Proofreading: Before submission, Cyanna conducted a thorough proofreading and editing process of the ACCSC Probation letter response, ensuring that the narrative was clear, concise, and compelling, effectively addressing all areas of concern.

Cyanna’s Collaborative Results

The College’s efforts, combined with Cyanna’s expertise, paid off. At the next ACCSC commission meeting, the College’s response was reviewed, and it was determined that the institution had successfully achieved compliance with all applicable standards. As a result, the College was removed from Probation and restored to Good Standing status, allowing them to continue offering quality education to their students without further accreditation concerns.

This case study exemplifies the critical role that expert guidance can play in navigating the complex landscape of educational compliance. If your institution is facing similar challenges, don’t wait until it’s too late. Reach out to Cyanna Education Services today and discover how our compliance consulting services can help you achieve and maintain the highest standards of accreditation.