Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Cerro Coso Community College's reputation for delivering high-quality education has been reinforced with the reaffirmation of accreditation by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC).
Reaffirmation is granted when an institution is found to substantially meet or exceed the eligibility requirements, accreditation standards, and commission policies. In October 2012, a team of Community College professionals from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges came to Cerro Coso campuses for on-site evaluations. All three colleges in the Kern Community College District: Cerro Coso Community College, Bakersfield College, and Porterville College; received reaffirmation based on comprehensive evaluations.
The accrediting process starts on each campus with many hours of hard work by faculty, staff, and administration to ensure that ACCJC's standards are well represented by district wide practices. "Our reaffirmation without qualification is a testament to the quality of our programs, faculty, staff, and students," stated Cerro Coso President Jill Board.
The College's Institutional Self Evaluation Report, the External Evaluation Team Report, and the Commission action letter are available to students and the public at http://www.cerrocoso.edu/accreditation.
Reaffirmation is an indication of Cerro Coso's commitment to the highest levels of learning and to excellence and continuous improvements in teaching. "We are honored that ACCJC has recognized our institutions stewardship by reaffirming accreditation of Cerro Coso Community College," concluded President Board.
For further information, please contact Natalie Dorrell, Public Information (760) 384-6260