Subject: Academic Affairs
Board Policy
Campuses maintain regional accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Schools and Colleges and professional or specialized accreditation where required of all programs for which such accreditation exists and/or is legally required.
Procedures
- Campuses maintain an annually updated listing of scheduled (and any new) regional and program accreditations for the next five (5) years on their websites.
- Presidents consult with the Chancellor to ensure involvement of the Chancellor (or designee) and inform Board members regarding the accreditation self-study and site visit processes.
- Presidents submit accreditation reports and recommendations to the Academic and Student Affairs Committee for review and recommended action, if any.
- The Chief Academic Officer reports to the CCHE and other external agencies as required.
History
- Effective Oct. 4, 2013, by Board Resolution
- Amended Aug. 2, 2017, by Board Resolution