RELEASE OF MATERIALS

 The Western Europe Commission on Higher Education in recognition of its responsibility to affiliated institutions, governmental agencies and the general public to make readily available accurate, fair and pertinent information about the accreditation status of its members and candidate institutions has adopted the following policy:

Annually, the Association prepares, publishes, and widely disseminates a roster of member and candidate schools, colleges, and universities. Listed separately under the appropriate Commission, the following information is provided:

For each accredited institution:

• the year of initial membership 
• the year of the most recent Commission/Association action affecting accreditation status
• when applicable, an indication of probationary status

 For each candidate institution:

• the year in which candidacy was granted
• the year of the most recent review of candidacy status
• the year by which accreditation must be achieved

In addition, a Commission may elect to publish and disseminate information regarding the next date of review of an accredited or candidate institution.

After each meeting of the Board of Trustees, the following information is released by the Association to the public news media: 

• actions taken by the association granting candidacy for accreditation or initial accreditation?