Chapter 2
Membership And Administrative Structure

The ACCGC consists of elected representatives from the following groups: (a) educators from within graphic communications baccalaureate programs; and (b) personnel from the graphic communications industry, including individuals representing graphic communications industry/education associations and foundations. The ACCGC consists of an Executive Committee, an Accreditation Committee, and an Appeals Committee. A Managing Director provides staff-level administrative support to the Council.
2.1 Accrediting Council	The Council consists of up to nineteen elected representatives from the following groups: A maximum of eleven (11) full-time educators from within graphic communications baccalaureate degree programs who hold at least associate professor rank. A maximum of eight (8) leaders from the graphic communications industry with an interest in collegiate graphic communications programs.
2.2 Executive Committee	A Council President, Council Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Chair of the Accreditation Committee comprise a five member Executive Committee. The Executive Committee formulates and proposes policy to the Council and guides the activities of the Managing Director.
2.3 Accreditation Committee	This committee consists of at least ten Council members. The Accreditation Committee Grants ACCGC accreditation based upon the review and evaluation of self-study materials and the site visitation summary report. The Chair of the Accreditation Committee appoints a three-member Site Visitation Team for each institution that applies for accreditation, subject to confirmation by the institution. A Site Visitation Team will review selfevaluation materials, visit the institution, and report findings to the Accreditation Committee. Site Visitation Teams will consist of at least two Accreditation Committee members. Two team members will be graphic communications educators from baccalaureate degree granting educational institutions with one of the two educators serving as Team Leader. One team member will be an industry representative.
2.4 Appeal Committee	The Appeals Committee consists of a chair and five additional Council members who are not current members of the Accreditation Committee and are not affiliated in any way with the institution being reviewed. The Appeals Committee responds to appeals from institutions denied ACCGC accreditation by the Accreditation Committee. The Appeals Committee votes to uphold or reverse the decision of the Accreditation Committee. The decision of the Appeals Committee is final.
2.5 Managing Director	A Managing Director is the staff manager for operations and spokesperson for the ACCGC. He/she is responsible for the efficient and effective day-to-day management of the Council. The Managing Director shall administer the accreditation process, maintain records, handle financial matters, provide secretarial support, perform self-study guidance, coordinate site visitations, and arrange meetings for the Council. This person is appointed by the Executive Committee, confirmed by the members of the Council and serves at the discretion of the Council under the general supervision of the Executive Committee of the Council.