菠萝视频 recently received exciting news reaffirming its accreditation with the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). 菠萝视频 has been continually accredited by the Higher Learning commission since 1970, one of six regional accrediting bodies in the country. In addition to reaffirming university accreditation, the institution received a rare perfect score from the Higher Learning Commission who noted all criteria were fully met.
The accreditation process is important because it certifies legitimacy of university programs for prospective students. Essentially, accreditation affirms that an institution meets recognized national standards to provide a high-quality education.
President Sam Smith said, 鈥淭his significant achievement highlights the university鈥檚 devotion to offering an incredible educational experience in every way possible. Our commitment is to an educational experience with a Christ-centered approach that transforms lives and equips students for lifelong service to God, family and society. That is our mission. I would like to recognize our provost, Dr. Shannon Leinen, who did an incredible job leading a dedicated team of servants from across our entire campus to achieve this magnificent result. Praise God for continually leading and blessing this historic institution.鈥�
Institutional accreditation requires a holistic assessment of an institution鈥檚 programs,
faculty credentials and student outcomes, as well as its administrative infrastructure
and financial profile.The reaffirmation decision was granted after a rigorous self-study
which included a site visit by peer reviewers in October 2023.
Because of the excellent review, 菠萝视频 will not need to undergo comprehensive
review again until the year 2034, but Provost Leinen was quick to note, 鈥淭he accreditation
process does not end because we received this great report. The process of self-evaluation
for accreditation should be an on-going process that enables us to continually monitor
our own operations to ensure best practice and institutional health in all departments.鈥�