NWCCU - Institutional Accreditation
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In describing the role of accreditation, NWCCU has stated:
Institutional accreditation is a process of recognizing educational institutions for performance, integrity, and quality that entitles them to the confidence of the educational community and the public. In the United States this recognition is extended largely through nongovernmental, voluntary membership associations that establish accreditation criteria, evaluate institutions against that criteria, and approving institutions that meet the criteria.
Institutions accredited or pre-accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities are required to examine their own missions, goals, operations, and achievements. It then provides expert analysis by peer evaluators, and, later, commendations for accomplishments and recommendations for improvement from the accrediting body. Since the accreditation status of an institution is reviewed periodically, institutions are encouraged toward continued self-study and improvement.
2022-2028 Cycle
- Mid-Cycle Report - October, 2024
- Policies, Regulations and Financial Review (PRFR) - due 2027
- Evidence of Institutional Effectiveness - due 2028
2014-2021 Cycle
- - January, 2022
- - August 16, 2021
- Mid-cycle Report - October, 2017
- Year 1 Report - September, 2015
2011-2014 (condensed cycle)
- Letter of Reaccreditation - January, 2015
- Final Report - 2014