Welcome to Lane's institutional accreditation web pages. This page provides news updates, links, a video about accreditation, why Lane needs to be accredited, and a note about Lane’s accredited status.
LCC Accreditation Accomplishments
Accreditation at Lane
How does institutional accreditation help Lane?
About Lane's Accreditation Status
Lane Community College is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU).
Accreditation of an institution of higher education by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities indicates that it meets or exceeds criteria for the assessment of institutional quality evaluated through a peer review process. An accredited college or university is one which has available the necessary resources to achieve its stated purposes through appropriate educational programs, is substantially doing so, and gives reasonable evidence that it will continue to do so in the foreseeable future. Institutional integrity is also addressed through accreditation.
Accreditation by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities is not partial but applies to the institution as a whole. As such, it is not a guarantee of every course or program offered, or the competence of individual graduates. Rather, it provides reasonable assurance about the quality of opportunities available to students who attend the institution.
Inquiries regarding Lane's accredited status by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities should be directed to the administrative staff of the institution. Individuals may also contact:
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
8060 165th Avenue N.E., Suite 100
Redmond, WA 98052
(425) 558‐4224, www.nwccu.org
Program Accreditation
Below is a list of Lane’s programs that maintain specialized accreditation, certification, or approval from professional organizations such as the Oregon State Board of Nursing. These processes help ensure we offer quality education and prepare students for a recognized profession. In some cases, for example, programmatic accreditation ensures that students meet professional licensure requirements by reviewing the quality of curriculum and program content.
Automotive Technology
Certified by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation, a non-profit foundation within the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence.
ASE Education Foundation
1503 Edwards Ferry Rd., NE
Suite 401
Leesburg, VA 20176
703-669-6650
Aviation Maintenance
Approved under Part 147 of the Federal Aviation Regulations of the Federal Aviation Administration.
Federal Aviation Administration
800 Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20591
866-835-5322
Culinary Arts
Accredited by the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation Accrediting Commission, a specialized accrediting commission recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. A student graduating from the program will be eligible to receive national certification status as a Certified Culinarian.
American Culinary Federation Education Foundation Accrediting Commission
180 Center Place Way
St. Augustine, FL 32095
800-624-9458
Dental Assisting and Dental Hygiene
Accredited by the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation, a specialized accrediting board recognized by the U.S. Dept. of Education
Commission on Dental Accreditation
211 East Chicago Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60611
800-232-6108
Diesel Technology
Evaluated, accredited and certified through the Association of Equipment Distributors Foundation.
The Association of Equipment Distributors Foundation
650 E Algonquin Rd., Ste 305
Schaumburg, IL 60173
630-574-0650
Flight Technology
Private Pilot, Instrument and Commercial Flight Training are approved under Part 141 of the Federal Aviation Regulations of the Federal Aviation Administration.
Federal Aviation Administration
800 Independence Ave., SW
Washington, DC 20591
866-835-5322
Geographic Information Science
Endorsed by the National GEOTech Center of Excellence.
National GeoTech Center of Excellence
Jefferson Community and Technical College
1000 Community College Dr.
Louisville, KY 40272
502-213-4368
Health Information Management
The Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM) in cooperation with the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
233 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 2150
Chicago, Illinois 60601-5800
312-233-1100
Medical Assistant
Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, a specialized accrediting board recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, on recommendation of the Medical Assisting Education Review Board of the American Association of Medical Assistants Endowment. Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
9355 - 113th St. N, #7709
Seminole, FL 33775
727-210-2350
Nursing
Approved by the Oregon State Board of Nursing. Lane is a member of the Oregon Consortium for Nursing Education (OCNE) and offers a competency-based curriculum. OCNE is a partnership of Oregon nursing programs dedicated to educating future nurses. Faculty from eleven community colleges and six university campuses created—and continue to develop—a shared curriculum taught on all consortium campuses.
Oregon State Board of Nursing
17938 SW Upper Boones Ferry Rd
Portland, OR 97224
971-673-0685
Oregon Consortium for Nursing Education
℅ Oregon Health & Science University
3455 SW US Veteran’s Hospital Rd
Mail Code SN-6S
Portland, OR 97239
Paramedicine
Nationally accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs. The Paramedic and EMT Programs are accredited and approved by the State of Oregon Department of Education, Office of Community Colleges and Workforce Development, Higher Education Coordinating Commission.
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
9355 - 113th St. N, #7709
Seminole, FL 33775
727-210-2350
State of Oregon Higher Education Coordinating Commission
3225 25th Street SE
Salem, OR 97302
503-378-5690
Physical Therapist Assistant
Accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education.
Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
3030 Potomac Avenue, Suite 100
Alexandria, VA 22305
800-999-278