Accreditation is a mandatory process for colleges to participate in federal financial aid programs. Victor Valley College's accrediting agency is ACCJC. VVC is currently undergoing a systematic review and evaluation process to fully meet all accreditation standards across campus operations. This involves self-evaluation, peer review, and federal oversight. If successful, VVC expects to have its accredited status reaffirmed and be a revitalized community college capable of continuous quality improvement and leadership in workforce development for its region.

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Quality Improvement and Organizational Change @ VVC

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What is accreditation?
What is happening @ VVC
regarding accreditation?
What can the community
expect from VVC in the
future?

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 A mandatory business process for
college or university participation in
federal student financial aid
programs.
 Accrediting agency for VVC is
ACCJC—the Accrediting Commission
for Junior and Community Colleges,
1 of 7 regional accreditors
statutorily recognized by the U.S.
Department of Education.
 Involves a comprehensive,
interrelated evaluation system
through which colleges and
universities assure and improve
quality.
Peer
Review
Federal
Oversight
Self Evaluation

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 Systematic review and evaluation
of what we do and the impacts we
have
 Figuring out what it all means and
how we can improve
 Brainstorming solutions and
developing plans
 Working together towards
common goals
 Fully meeting all accreditation
standards across all campus
operations
 Keep the cycle going!

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 Full reaffirmation of our accredited
status
 A revitalized community college
poised for positive change and
growth
 A mature community college
capable of “sustainable continuous
quality improvement” (SCQI)
 A community college worthy of
being the primary and presumptive
leader in workforce development for
the High Desert

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Send an email to Peter.Allan@vvc.edu