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.

ISER 2027 Participatory Governance Drafts

The Participatory Governance Draft 2 incorporates feedback received during the first review by the Classified Senate and Academic Senate. A summary of the revisions is available here.

The draft is currently undergoing line editing and will be reviewed at upcoming meetings of the Student Senate (LMCAS), Shared Governance Council, Academic Senate, and Classified Senate.

Feedback may be submitted through this Feedback Form and shared with your senate representative or the Office of Planning and Institutional Effectiveness.

Fall 2026 - Accreditation Key Dates for Participatory Governance 

ISER 2027 1st Draft Development & Feedback Process Timeline

 

Accreditation Trainings & Resources