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Monmouth College
will undergo a comprehensive evaluation visit by a team
representing The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central
Association of Colleges and Schools on March 3-5, 2008. Monmouth
College has been accredited by the Commission since 1913.
The Higher Learning
Commission is one of six accrediting agencies in the United States
that provide institutional accreditation on a regional basis.
Institutional accreditation evaluates an entire institution and
accredits it as a whole. Other agencies provide accreditation for
specific programs. Accreditation is voluntary. The Commission
accredits approximately 1100 institutions of higher education in a
nineteen-state region. The Commission is recognized by the U.S.
Department of Education.
For the past two
years, Monmouth College has been engaged in a special emphasis
self-study examining Integrated Studies program of the College’s
general education curriculum and addressing the Commission’s
requirements and criteria for accreditation. The evaluation team
will visit Monmouth College to gather evidence that the self-study
is thorough and accurate. The team will recommend to the
Commission a continuing status for the college; following a review
process, the Commission itself will take the final action.
Comments must
address substantive matters related to the quality of the
institution or its academic programs. Written, signed comments
must be received by February 3, 2008. The Commission cannot
guarantee that comments received after the due date will be
considered. Comments should include the name, address, and
telephone number of the person providing the comments. Comments
will not be treated as confidential.
Individuals with a
specific dispute or grievance with an institution should request
the separate Policy on Complaints document from the Commission
office. The Higher Learning Commission cannot settle disputes
between institutions and individuals. Complaints will not be
considered third party comment.
The public is
invited to submit comments regarding the college to:
Public Comment on Monmouth College
The Higher Learning Commission
30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400
Chicago, IL 60602
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