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University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville

Contact: Tina Paul, Director of Media Relations – 612-2016 or tpaul@uaccb.edu

April 26, 2006

 

UACCB receives positive report from HLC

BATESVILLE – The University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville has learned that a progress report focusing on assessment of student learning has been reviewed and accepted by The Higher Learning Commission, a Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

UACCB received continued accreditation from the Commission in 2003 but had to submit a progress report by Apr. 1, 2006.  Initial accreditation to offer associate level degrees was awarded to UACCB in August 1998.

In a letter from the Commission, it is noted that several organizational changes have impacted and enhanced the assessment of student learning. 

“The new Chancellor has also incorporated into the strategic plan of the institution two goals that have had significant and positive impact on assessment of student learning,” the letter stated.  “The first is Brain-Based Learning, which carries important assessment tools with it and the second is SMART (Specific, Measurable, Agreed upon, Realistic, Time-bound) goals that are aligned with indicators of student success.”

The letter goes on to say, “The institution has placed great emphasis on the refinement of their assessment program since the last comprehensive visit and has been very responsive to the findings of the team.”

     The Commission is one of six accrediting agencies in the United States that provides institutional accreditation on a regional basis.  Other agencies provide accreditation for specific programs.  Accreditation is voluntary.  The Commission accredits approximately 950 institutions of higher education in a nineteen-state region.  The Commission is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. UACCB’s next comprehensive evaluation is scheduled for 2012-2013.

 

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