Accreditation is the process through which Yavapai College is officially recognized as being qualified to award college, certificates and degrees. In 1975, Yavapai College received and has since maintained its accreditation through the Higher Learning Commission. Accreditation ensures institutions provide higher education that meets acceptable levels of quality.
Yavapai College undergoes reaffirmation twice every ten years through an assurance argument and on-campus peer visit and a four-year distance review to demonstrate and document the education and services provided throughout the institution meets the Higher Learning Commission criteria for accreditation.
In addition to the Institutional Accreditation maintained through the Higher Learning Commission, Yavapai College earned Accreditation for Four professional programs: Nursing, Emergency Medical Services, Radiology and Automotive.
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Accreditation ensures
- The financial stability of the institution.
- courses and programs transfer to other institutions.
- Faculty are appropriately qualified in their disciplines or fields.
- Students receive the education necessary for successful transfer to the university.
- Students receive the training necessary to pass licensing or board examinations.
- Students receive the education and training necessary to succeed in the workforce.
- Students are eligible for Federally funded student aid and benefits.
Yavapai College was one of twelve pioneer institutions to partner with the Higher Learning Commission as they developed the Open Pathway to accreditation. The Open Pathway requires Yavapai College to develop a Quality Initiative Project and perform regular self-studies every ten years.
Quality Initiative Projects
The Current Quality Initiative Project addresses Open Educational Resources. In 2012, Yavapai College submitted the final report on the first Quality Initiative Project:
A Comparative Analysis of Online and Face to Face instruction at Yavapai College.
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Megan Crossfield, Manager
Academic Initiatives
Institutional Effectiveness and Research
(928) 717-7627
megan.crossfield@yc.edu