The Accreditation site visit is Oct. 12–14, 2022.
- Faculty-only Forum: Oct. 12, 3 p.m., SIER 108 (for FT and PT academic faculty, no administrators may be present)
- Student-only Forum: Oct. 13, 10 a.m., SIER 108 (no instructors, administrators, or staff may be present)
- Staff-only Forum: Oct. 13, 11 a.m., SIER 108 (no supervisors may be present)
- Final Exit Meeting: Oct. 14, 9:30 a.m., SIER 108 (the Evaluation Committee Chair will announce the committee's findings)
What is accreditation?
Accreditation is a formal verification by a third party that TMCC provides students a quality education. The College is accredited on a 7-year cycle by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) according to two Standards. Our latest report and upcoming visit by NWCCU evaluators will focus on Standard 1.
Why is accreditation important?
In addition to TMCC’s credibility as a quality college, accreditation permits us to offer students federal financial aid and apply for certain federal grants and other funding that we can use towards student success. It is also a way for TMCC to set goals for continuous improvement.
The evaluators are coming, What should I do?
Students
- Know our college mission.
- Check out the degree requirements for your major.
- Think about what you like and what could be improved at TMCC.
Faculty and Staff
- Familiarize yourself with the NWCCU Standards, our college mission and values, the Strategic Master Plan, GELOs, your programs’ PLOs, and your area’s strategic plan.
- Read our Year 7 Evaluation of Institutional Effectiveness Report, or at least the sections that pertain to you the most.
The evaluators are here! What should I do?
- Go about your day as normal.
- Be a good ambassador of the College. Smile and welcome the evaluators if you see them.
- If interviewed or participating in a forum, answer the evaluators’ questions honestly.