Dorsey Culinary Academy Recieves ACFEF Programmatic Accreditation!

Press Release

American Culinary Federation Education Foundation Grants Programmatic Accreditation to 25 Culinary Programs in U.S.

St. Augustine, Fla., February 8, 2012—Twenty-five culinary programs in 14 educational institutions across the United States received programmatic accreditation from the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation (ACFEF) Accrediting Commission at the Accrediting Commission meeting held at Pikes Peak Community College, Colorado Springs, Colo., Jan. 29.


Initial ACFEF programmatic accreditation was granted to 12 culinary programs and 13 accreditations for culinary programs were renewed. Upon renewal, 10 of the programs were recognized by the ACFEF Accrediting Commission as exemplary, symbolizing the highest in educational standards. The award is presented to programs that have proven consistent compliance with all ACFEFAC accreditation requirements in the last two site-visit reports, along with excellent management of the program.

“For 25 years, the Accrediting Commission has evaluated faculty, curriculum, facilities, student services and administrative capability to ensure that the programs we accredit promote successful student outcomes,” said Rob Hudson, CEC, CCE, AAC, ACFEF Accrediting Commission chair. “We are proud to recognize these programs as ACFEF accredited during this milestone year for the commission.”

The following programs received initial or renewal ACFEF programmatic accreditation:

California

• The International Culinary School at The Art Institute of California–Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Calif.
  Initial accreditation: Diploma of Art of Cooking
  Initial accreditation: Associate of Science in Culinary Arts
  Initial accreditation: Bachelor of Science in Culinary Arts
  Initial accreditation: Diploma of Baking & Pastry
  Initial accreditation: Associate of Science in Baking & Pastry

Connecticut

• Manchester Community College, Manchester, Conn.
  Renewal accreditation and exemplary program: AS Degree in Food Service Management
  Renewal accreditation and exemplary program: Certificate in Culinary Arts
  Initial accreditation: AS Degree in Culinary Arts

Delaware

• Delaware Technical and Community College, Dover Campus, Dover, Del.
  Initial accreditation: AAS Degree in Culinary Arts

Florida

• Atlantic Technical Center, Coconut Creek, Fla.
  Renewal accreditation: Certificate in Commercial Foods and Culinary Arts
• Sarasota County Technical Institute: Sarasota, Fla.
  Renewal accreditation and exemplary program: Certificate in Commercial Foods and Culinary Arts

Georgia

• Culinary Institute of Savannah at Savannah Technical College, Savannah, Ga.
  Renewal accreditation and exemplary program: Diploma in Culinary Arts
  Renewal accreditation and exemplary program: AAT Degree in Culinary Arts

Kentucky

• Sullivan University, Louisville, Ky.
  Renewal accreditation and exemplary program: AS Degree in Culinary Arts
  Renewal accreditation and exemplary program: AS Degree in Baking & Pastry
• Sullivan University, Lexington, Ky.
  Renewal accreditation and exemplary program: AS Degree in Culinary Arts

Maryland

• Wor-Wic Community College, Salisbury, Md.
  Initial accreditation: Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Management Culinary Arts Option AAS Degree
  Initial accreditation: Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Management Culinary Arts Option Certificate

Massachusetts

• Salter College, West Boylston, Mass.
  Initial accreditation: Culinary Arts Certificate

Michigan

• Dorsey Culinary Academy, Roseville, Mich.
  Initial accreditation: Certificate in Culinary Arts

Nevada

• College of Southern Nevada, Las Vegas
  Renewal accreditation and exemplary program: AAS Food and Beverage Management
  Renewal accreditation and exemplary program: AAS Culinary Arts
  Initial accreditation: AAS Pastry Arts

South Carolina

• Horry-Georgetown Technical College, Conway, S.C.
  Renewal accreditation: AB Degree in Culinary Arts Technology

Texas

• Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts, Austin, Texas
  Renewal accreditation: Diploma in Culinary Arts

ACFEF programmatic accreditation assures that a program is meeting at least a minimum amount of standards and competencies set for faculty, curriculum and student services. Accreditation ensures that the program follows established standards, has accountability and credibility standards, and maintains a high level of professionalism and up-to-date practices.

Accreditation by the ACFEF Accrediting Commission of a program at an institution is voluntary. To receive accreditation, a program must first submit a self-study. Then, a three-member team performs an on-site evaluation to validate the information submitted in the self-study, which is compiled into a team report. Next, the Accrediting Commission reviews the report, along with the institution’s self-study, and decides if accreditation will be granted and for how long. An initial grant is for three or five years, while a renewal grant is for three, five or seven years. There are currently 403 postsecondary accredited programs and 144 secondary certified programs in 353 institutions accredited by the ACFEF Accrediting Commission worldwide. The ACFEF Accrediting Commission, recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation since 1998, is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year.

About the American Culinary Federation

The American Culinary Federation, Inc., established in 1929, is the premier professional organization for culinarians in North America. With more than 20,000 members spanning more than 210 chapters nationwide, ACF is the culinary leader in offering educational resources, training, apprenticeship and programmatic accreditation. In addition, ACF operates the most comprehensive certification program for chefs in the United States, with the Certified Executive Chef® designation the only culinary credential accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies. ACF is home to ACF Culinary Team USA, the official representative for the United States in major international culinary competitions, and to the Chef & Child Foundation, founded in 1989 to promote proper nutrition in children and to combat childhood obesity. For more information, visit www.acfchefs.org. Find ACF on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/ACFChefs and on Twitter @ACFChefs.