1. Policy Statement
   The Accreditation Committee will oversee institutional accreditation processes and ensure compliance with Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) standards. The committee will meet at least once a quarter during the Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters and members will serve a 3-year term.
   
   
2. Reason for Policy
   This committee ensures that Clark College maintains compliance with national accreditation standards, demonstrating its commitment to providing quality education to students and contributing positively to the community.
   
   
3. Scope  
   The committee membership includes:
   
   Standing Members:
   • Associate Vice President of Planning and Effectiveness (Chair)
   • Director of Assessment (Vice Chair)
   Appointed Members who Represent their Division or Organization:
   • Associate Dean of Advising, Career, and Student Success (appointed by Vice President of Student Affairs)
   • Student Affairs (1) (appointed by Vice President of Student Affairs)
   • Chair of Instructional Planning Team (elected on a 3 year cycle by IPT membership)
   • Dean (1) (appointed by the Vice President of Instruction)
   • CCAHE representative (1) (appointed by CCAHE)
   • WPEA representative (1) (appointed by WPEA)
   • HR (1) (appointed by the Vice President of Human Resources)
   • IT (1) (appointed by the Vice President of Information Technology)
   • ODEI (1) (appointed by the Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion)
   • OP (1) (appointed by the Vice President of Operations)
   • Foundation (1) (appointed by the CEO of the Clark College Foundation)
   • Student representative (1) (appointed by ASCC)
   • President or designee (appointed by the President)
   
   
   
4. Definitions
   • Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
   
   
   
5. Related Legal and Policy Authorities
   • NWCCU standards
   
   
   
6. Policy History  
    

New Policy/Procedure Approved by Executive Cabinet
November 12, 2024