WASC
The Provost serves as the University Accreditation Liaison Officer to WASC. The WASC Commission reaffirmed the University's accreditation status for ten years at the conclusion of the University's last review, in July 2000. For more information, see the WASC 2000 Accreditation Report.
On the Purpose of Accreditation: "Voluntary, non-governmental, institutional accreditation as practiced by WASC and other regional commissions is a unique characteristic of American education. In many other countries, the maintenance of educational standards is a governmental function. No institution in the United States is required to seek accreditation, however, because of the recognized benefits, most of the eligible institutions in this and other regions have sought to become accredited. The WASC accreditation process aids institutions in developing and sustaining effective educational programs and assures the educational community, the general public, and other organizations that an accredited institution has met high standards of quality and effectiveness.
