Accreditation

Policy Number
BP 3200
Policy Category
Chapter 3 - General Institution
Adopted
Last Reviewed

The President shall ensure Lane Community College complies with the accreditation process and standards of the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) (accreditation standards of the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities) and of other Lane Community College programs that seek special accreditation.

The President shall keep the Board of Education informed of approved accrediting organizations and the status of accreditations.

The President shall ensure that the Board of Education is involved in any accreditation process in which Board of Education participation is required.

The President shall provide the Board of Education with a summary of any accreditation report and any actions taken or to be taken in response to recommendations in an accreditation report.
 

Board Policies are adopted by the Lane Community College Board of Education and establish the College’s governing principles and institutional direction. These policies are reviewed by the Board at least every five years or more often as needed. Board Policies are distinct from College Operating Policies and Procedures (COPPS), which provide operational guidance and are developed through governance processes and by responsible managers.