Institution Setup

Institution Profile

When you first create your AccredLeap account, you'll set up your institution profile. This profile informs the AI about your institution's context and ensures generated content is accurate and relevant.

Required Information

• Institution Name — Your official institution name as it appears in accreditation documents
• Accreditation Body — Select AACSB, SACSCOC, HLC, or another supported standard
• Accreditation Cycle — Your current cycle year and expected submission date
• Institution Type — Public, private, community college, etc.

Team Management

AccredLeap supports collaborative accreditation preparation with role-based access control.

Roles

Role	Permissions
Admin	Full access — manage team, configure settings, approve documents
Editor	Create and edit documents, complete interviews, submit for review
Reviewer	Review and approve/reject document sections, leave comments
Member	View documents and interviews (read-only)

Inviting Team Members

1. Navigate to Settings > Team
2. Click Invite Member
3. Enter their email address and select a role
4. They'll receive an invitation email with a link to join your institution

Department Configuration

For larger institutions, you can organize team members by department. This is particularly useful when different departments contribute to faculty tables and accreditation report sections.

Next Steps

• Document Types — Explore supported accreditation standards
• Interview System — Start gathering institutional data