Regis up for accreditation later this month
Emily Sloan, Staff Reporter
Issue date: 2/12/08 Section: News
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Accreditation, according to Steve Jacobs, assistant provost for accreditation, proves that "your institution is of outstanding quality for all students and all learning models." He added that accreditation is also very important "because if we don't have accreditation their [students'] degrees are worth nothing."
The Higher Learning Commission (North Central Association) grants accreditation every ten years to Regis as well as other colleges and universities. Regis University has been an accredited school since 1952.
The accrediation process ensures all colleges and universities are working to improve various aspects of their schools, identifying areas of concern, and other such important issues.
To receive re-accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission, Regis University must meet certain criteria under topics like mission and integrity, future preparation, student learning and effective teaching, acquisition, discovery, and application of knowledge, and engagement and service.
To prepare for the approaching evaluation, Regis set up six groups of 75 faculty and staff to gather information early last year. These groups conducted focus groups which included various students and members of the outsidet university community.
After collecting data for over a year, Jacobs compiled all the information for the Higher Learning Commission. The information details how Regis has improved in various fields like student population, academic grants and diversity in student population. The report also shows where improvements can be made.
The last step in the re-accreditation process will be a visit of twelve evaluators, formed by the Higher Learning Commission, on February 25th through the 27th. The evaluators will assess the University before officially giving Regis accreditation.
For those who are interested, there will be an open lunch in the cafeteria, with reserved tables, on Tuesday, Feb. 26th, where students are encouraged to talk and be honest with the visitors about various aspects of the University.
To read the complete or the condensed report, visit www.regis.edu> about Regis> who we are > accreditation statement.
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