Accreditation

Accreditation 2027

Purpose of the Accreditation Process

Accreditation is a quality assurance process that confirms a higher education institution meets established academic and operational standards and can sustainably support student learning. Successful accreditation allows institutions to offer trusted degrees and credentials, access federal funding and financial aid, and ensure transferability of credits and employability of graduates. Accredited status signals educational quality, sound institutional practices, and adequate resources for student success. In the U.S., accreditation is a private, non-governmental process grounded in peer review and both internal and external institutional evaluation.

Draft ISER 2027

The current draft was approved by the Student Senate (LMCAS), the Classified Senate, and the Academic Senate on October 12, 2026.  The draft was also approved by the Shared Governance Council (SGC) on October 13, 2026.

At the College Assembly of October 19th, the college will be drafting the Forward section of the report.  The college will submit the completed report to the Governing Board later this week.

Fall 2026 - Accreditation Key Dates for Participatory Governance 

ISER 2027 1st Draft Development & Feedback Process Timeline

 

Accreditation Trainings & Resources