University of Arizona to Switch Accreditors

HEADLINES

University of Arizona Seeks New Accreditor (Arizona Daily Star, December 14, 2022) "The University of Arizona is in the process of gaining accreditation from a new agency, the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior College & University Commission."

Florida Shops for New Accreditors (Inside Higher Ed, December 14, 2022) "It is clear that Florida is shopping around for new accreditors for its state colleges and universities and has been for a while. The move follows legislation passed earlier this year that requires institutions to change accreditors at the end of each accreditation cycle, which commonly lasts eight to 10 years. Now - despite concerns raised by the U.S. Department of Education - Florida officials are pushing ahead with plans to change accreditors as some institutions approach the end of their cycle." (See also They Aren't Even Bullying Right ..., Inside Higher Ed [Commentary], December 15, 2022).

State's Control Limited at North Idaho College (Couer d'Alene/Post Falls Press, December 14, 2022) "Though state-level leaders are closely watching the chaos at North Idaho College, they say they have limited control over the college’s operations. 'It is unfortunate to see the college experiencing turmoil amid an ongoing investigation into its accreditation — which would significantly impact current NIC students, businesses and the entire region if lost,' said a statement received by The Press from the office of Gov. Brad Little."

MCCCD Receives HLC Accreditation for Baccalaureate Programs (AZEDNEWS, December 12, 2022) "The Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) has received accreditation approval from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) for seven bachelor’s degree programs. MCCCD is the first community college in Arizona approved to offer bachelor’s degree programs under the S.B. 1453 legislation signed by Governor Doug Ducey in May 2021."