Accreditation

PCC Accreditation

Accreditation is a system by which every six years an institution evaluates itself in accordance with standards of good practice regarding goals and objectives; the appropriateness, sufficiency, and utilization of resources; the usefulness, integrity, and effectiveness of its processes; and the extent to which it is achieving its intended outcomes. It is a process by which educational institutions provide students, the public, and each other with assurances of institutional integrity, quality, and effectiveness. It is a continuing process designed to encourage planning for institutional improvement in quality and effectiveness.

A major part of the accreditation process involves an in-depth self-study by the institution and then a visitation by a group of experts who examine the college and validate the self-study.

Each institution affiliated with the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) accepts the obligation to undergo periodic evaluation through self study and professional peer review. The heart of this obligation is the conducting of a rigorous self study during which an institution appraises itself in terms of its stated purposes. A Comprehensive Self Study is required every six years following initial accreditation.

For questions regarding the or the accreditation process, you may contact Stuart Wilcox, Dean of Institutional Planning & Research, by email or phone (626) 585-7759.

Accreditation Reports

Draft of Accreditation Self Study, October 2008 (This draft is currently only available to the campus)

Midterm Accreditation Acceptance Letter and October 15, 2005 Report

Progress Visit Report, November 4, 2004 - This Accreditation Commission report summarizes the finding of the November 4, 2004 visit to the college.

Progress Report, October 6, 2004 - This report describes the progress made on addressing the recommendations of the Accrediting Commission.

Evaluation Report, October 3, 2002 - This Accreditation Commission report summarizes the results of the their day site visit to the college.

Institutional Self-Study 2002(pdf-1MB) for Pasadena City College's reaffirmation of its accreditation. This report was approved by the Board of Trustees at the July 17, 2002 meeting.

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Revised October 28, 2008 by sawilcox@pasadena.edu