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NCU HAPPENINGS | APRIL 2021 | ACCREDITATION ACHIEVEMENTS EDITION
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ACCREDITATION UPDATES
WASC Updates:
We are thrilled to share that the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)
reaffirmed Northcentral University's accreditation for eight years.We will participate in a
reaffirmation of accreditation review in 2028.
As you all know, the reaffirmation of accreditation institutional review process is rigorous. We
began in 2017, with a plan for candid institutional self-assessment, institution-wide inclusion and participation, and a
comprehensive communication and training strategy.
Last year, we completed a rigorous self-examination and peer evaluation procedure to demonstrate how the university
substantially meets or exceeds the educational standards, academic expectations, and best practices set by WSCUC.
In October, more than 100 individuals representing NCU's students, alumni, faculty, and staff members spoke with
the WSCUC review team. Your collective commitment to accreditation resulted in a robust, engaging, and positive
reaffirmation of accreditation visit and process.
You can review the full report on the WSCUC website, and I encourage you to do so. I want to highlight the following
commendations that the WSCUC review team made about NCU in their report:
1. NCU promotes and practices a participatory, transparent, and collaborative institutional culture that focuses
on student success.
2. NCU creates best practices in the areas of doctoral dissertation quality, asynchronous online learning, academic
leadership accountability, financial forecasting, and enrollment management that could serve as models with the
system and nationally.
3. NCU sustains an inclusive and educational work environment and seeks new means of supporting diverse
students and underserved populations.
4. NCU maintains a strong assessment process and well-developed institutional learning outcomes that differentiate
learning expectations by degree level.
Congratulations to John and Jessica for leading this great result, and thanks to all of you for your efforts during this process.
Sincerely,
David Harpool, JD, PhD
President
