2001
The Voice: Summer 2001
Dordt College seeks comments for North Central accreditation visit
From October 29-31, 2001, Dordt College will undergo a comprehensive evaluation visit by a
team representing the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the North Central
Association of Colleges and Schools. Dordt College has been accredited by the Commission
since 1969. Its accreditation is at the associate and bachelor's level with a master's level
accreditation in education.
The Commission on Institutions of Higher Education is one of six regional accrediting
agencies in the United States that provides institutional accreditation. For institutional
accreditation, the Commission evaluates the entire institution and accredits it as a whole. Other
agencies accredit specific programs. Accreditation is voluntary, but the Commission accredits
approximately 950 institutions of higher education in a nineteen-state region. The Commission is
recognized by the United States Department of Education.
For the past two years, Dordt has been preparing for the visit by conducting an extensive
self-study and report for the evaluation team. The team will visit the college to gather evidence
that the self-study is thorough and accurate and will then make a recommendation on status to the
Commission. Following a review process, the Commission itself will take final action.
The public is invited to submit comments regarding the college to the following address:
Public Comment on Dordt College
Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
30 N. LaSalle St. Suite 2400
Chicago, Illinois 60602
North Central requires that comments address substantive matters related to the quality of
the institution or its academic programs. Written, signed comments must be received by
September 28, 2001. The Commisssion cannot guarantee that comments received after that 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 the college should request the separate Policy on Complaints document from the
Commission office. The Commission cannot settle disputes between individuals and institutions.
Complaints will not be considered Third Party Comment.
