If you are hosting a focused visit, you will likely receive a document called a Prospectus from the ATS office. As noted in the new Policies and Procedures (III.D.3):

Approximately 60 days prior to any focused evaluation visit, Commission staff will provide the school with a prospectus citing the Board’s original action letter that identifies the reason(s) and date for the visit (see III.D.1-2). The prospectus also lists persons to be interviewed or issues to be explored, as well as documents to be reviewed prior to and/or during the visit. The school is to use the prospectus as a guide to prepare for the review, and the evaluation committee will use the prospectus in conducting the onsite visit and making its recommendation(s) to the Board. The Board or Commission staff may also require a school hosting a focused evaluation visit to submit a report prior to the visit. Focused evaluation committees are typically composed of one or two peer members, though Commission staff may on occasion participate in a focused evaluation visit as either staff support or as a member of the committee.

The prospectus will serve as your primary road map for the focused visit, and your Commission staff liaison is available to answer any questions you might have. Still, you might find it helpful to review the Self-Study Handbook section on visits and/or portions of this site to assist you with your planning.

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