News Comments Sought to Evaluate NICC Posted 03 November 2008 Northeast Iowa Community College will undergo a comprehensive evaluation visit Jan. 21-23, 2009, by a team representing The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.   NICC has been accredited by the Commission since 1971. NICC maintains Associate degree level accreditation at both the Calmar and Peosta campuses. The Higher Learning Commission is one of six accrediting agencies in the U.S. 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 1,100 institutions of higher education in a 19-state region. The Commission is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For the past five years, the College has engaged in the Academic Quality Improvement Project, an ongoing process of self-study, referenced in their Systems Portfolio. \   The Systems Portfolio addresses the Commission's requirements and criteria for accreditation. The evaluation team will visit the institution to gather evidence that the Portfolio 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. The Systems Portfolio is located on the college's website www.nicc.edu. Select the "About Us" menu and access the menu link "Accreditation" to view NICC's Portfolio. The public is invited to submit comments regarding the college to:     Public Comment on Northeast Iowa Community     College     The Higher Learning Commission     30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400     Chicago, IL 60602 Comments must address substantive matters related to the quality of the institution or its academic programs. Written, signed comments must be received by Dec. 21, 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. Note: 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.

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