Clatsop Community College was visited by a team of educators representing the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) as part of a regularly-scheduled cycle of evaluation. The comprehensive review spanned a three-day period from October 21 through October 23. The team’s purpose was to determine whether the college continues to fulfill commission standards to remain an accredited college institution.
The full report from the evaluators will not be sent to the college for a few weeks, but the visiting team shared some results before departing. The evaluators concluded the seven-year accreditation review with a college-wide meeting and announced commendations and recommendations for compliance, meaning CCC stepped away from this process with areas that were praised and also areas can be further developed.
CCC President Chris Breitmeyer appreciated the evaluation process that acknowledged the college’s strengths and gave focus for areas of improvement. “It is gratifying to be recognized for our student-centered campus culture. I also appreciate the recommendations to make our college even better. The good news is that for each of these recommendations, work is already underway to address them,” Breitmeyer commented. “Our staff, faculty, and administration work hard to create a student-centric experience and I applaud them all for the work they do.”
Prior to the commission visit, CCC was required to submit an extensively researched self-study addressing NWCCU standards which was reviewed and researched before the in person visit. Then, once on campus, the accrediting commission evaluation team held dozens of meetings with faculty, staff, students and board members.
The on-campus evaluation is a first step in the accreditation process. The preliminary report by the visiting team will be officially sent to the NWCCU next month. Then later this winter, Breitmeyer will meet with NWCCU where the findings will be presented to the commission for them to determine CCC’s accreditation status. The team chair stated that the official decision on accreditation may not be final until around March 2020.
Accreditation allows a college to receive federal funding, including grants and loans given to students and shows that an institution is academically, financially and organizationally viable.
Clatsop Community College was last reviewed for accreditation in 2011. Accreditation by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities encompasses the entire institution.
The 2019 Year Seven Self-Evaluation Report can be found at: https://www.clatsopcc.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/19_Year-Seven-Self-Evaluation-Report_FINAL.pdf
Non-Discrimination Declaration It is the policy of Clatsop Community College that there will be no discrimination or harassment on the grounds of race, color, sex, gender, marital status, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or disability in any educational programs, activities, or employment. Questions or complaints should be directed to Naomi Garbutt, Affirmative Action/Gender Equity (Title IX) Officer, Towler Hall, Suite 110, ngarbutt@clatsopcc.edu 503-338-2450; TDD 503-338-2468. The Title II/Section 504 Coordinator, Shelly Alford, is located in Towler Hall, Suite 312C, salford@clatsopcc.edu 503-338-2474.
Accommodations Persons having questions about or a request for special needs and accommodation should contact JoAnn Zahn, Vice President of Finance and Operations, at Clatsop Community College, 1651 Lexington Avenue, Astoria, Oregon 97103, Library Suite 110, jzahn@clatsopcc.edu Phone (503) 338-2421 or TDD (503) 338-2468. Please send special needs and accommodations requests here. Contact should be made at least two business days in advance of the event.
Declaración de no-discriminación Es la política de Clatsop Community College que no habrá ningún tipo de discriminación o acoso por razón de raza, color, sexo, género, estado civil, religión, origen nacional, edad, orientación sexual, identidad de género o expresióno discapacidad en los programas educativos, actividades o en la contratación. Preguntas o quejas deben ser dirigidas al Naomi Garbutt, Oficial de Acción Afirmativa / Título IX localizado en Towler Hall número 110, ngarbutt@clatsopcc.edu(link sends e-mail) número de teléfono 503-338-2450, TDD (discapacidad auditiva) 503-338-2468. El Coordinador de la Titulo II/Sección 504, Shelly Alford, se encuentra en Towler Hall, numero 312C, salford@clatsopcc.edu número de teléfono 503-338-2474. Para ADA y otras peticiones de servicios llame al 503-338-2474 o para TDD (discapacidad auditiva) 503-338-2468.
