ACCREDITATION
Accreditation is a status granted to an educational institution or program that meets or exceeds established criteria of educational quality and student achievement. Accreditation by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education (COE), is recognized as a nationally-honored seal of excellence for occupational education institutions, denoting honesty and integrity.
Earning COE accreditation is a remarkable and celebrated recognition, but it is only the first step for institutions dedicated to demonstrating continued academic excellence. The time and resources required to maintain accreditation are substantial. For example, an accredited institution must submit an annual report to show compliance with COE standards and criteria. Also, every program must have an advisory committee that meets at least twice a year to document curriculum changes, analyze academically pertinent statistics, and assess student and faculty surveys.
The Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute has maintained its accreditation with the Council since 1983. In 2023, the Council’s President and CEO, Dr. Kirk Nooks, formally recognized DEOMI for achieving 40 years of continual accreditation during the Council’s annual meeting in Atlanta, Georgia. An article on this milestone achievement was published in our first quarter 2024 newsletter. (Click here to read the article)
On Sept. 13, 2024, the Commission reaffirmed DEOMI’s accreditation. The institute’s next reaffirmation is scheduled to take place six years from now, in 2030.
Persons wishing to make comments may contact the Executive Director of the Commission, Council on Occupational Education at:
Council on Occupational Education
7840 Roswell Road, Building 300, Suite 325
Atlanta GA 30350
Local - (703) 396-3898
Toll-free - (800) 917-2081
Fax - (770) 396-3790
Website (www.council.org)
Student Resources
Institutional Facts
► DEOMI Building Fast Facts
College Credits
DEOMI, in partnership with the American Council on Education (ACE), awards college credit to most occupational training courses.
The link below outlines the DEOMI courses ACE has evaluated for credit recommendations.
► DEOMI College Credits
Transcript Requests
The Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute (DEOMI) will issue an official transcript for each person who successfully completed the Equal Opportunity Advisor Course (EOAC), Equal Opportunity Advisors Reserve Component Course (EOARCC), Equal Employment Opportunity Professional Series: Entry (EPS-E), Intermediate (EPS-I or Advanced (EPS-A).
Request for official transcripts will be in accordance with the following:
- Because transcripts contain information subject to the Privacy Act of 1974, the requests must be signed by the graduate. Although not mandatory, it is recommended the REQUEST FORM ABOVE be used to ensure all required information is provided.
- Students are advised courses of study reflected on transcript(s) may or may not be accepted by a receiving institution. You may request up to six (6) transcripts at one given time.
- DEOMI does not charge a transcript fee. Transcript(s) are mailed in Official Envelopes Only.
- Students who are disenrolled from the course of instruction for academic or behavioral deficiencies will not receive a transcript.
- Transcripts will reflect pass or fail grades of all recommended undergraduate credits. A passing grade is awarded if the individual's final grade is 70 or above.
- An individual graduating prior to April 24, 1986, will receive letter grades equal to his or her final grade (95-100=A), (85-94=B), (75-84=C), (70-74=D).
For more information call
Commercial: (321) 494-4617/5214/5874 or DSN: 854-4617/5214/5874
Student Standards Policy
The student standards policy provides guidance on the academic standards for students attending DEOMI training.
► DEOMI's Student Standards Policy Memo
Grievances
This area under review. Please check back for updates.
Students enrolled in either resident or non-resident DEOMI courses/programs are afforded certain rights that contribute to their overall success and satisfaction. Please see documents below for full details.
► DEOMI's Grievance Policy Memo
Reasonable Accommodations
Students requiring a reasonable accommodation may complete the form at the link below and submit to deomiss@us.af.mil. Email should be sent with appropriate security measures to protect your personal information.
► Reasonable Accommodation Request Form
CORONAVIRUS INFORMATION
The health and safety of our staff and students remains our number one priority. We continue to follow preventative measures declared by Space Launch Delta 45, which are currently at Health Protection Condition Alpha (HPCON A). At this operating status, most of our courses will be facilitated/delivered in person.
The most recent DEOMI course schedule can be found at the tab above.
Thank you for your patience and continued support throughout this pandemic and as we return to in-residence courses.