The Kept-Up Academic Librarian: Community Colleges Across California Face Accreditation Problems

August 17, 2012

Community Colleges Across California Face Accreditation Problems

Community colleges throughout California are facing sanctions from the agency that accredits colleges in the West, largely a result of the state cutting funding for several years as the federal government has stepped up performance standards. Compounding the problem for California colleges are increased academic expectations set by the federal government, which tells accrediting commissions what to look for when they judge schools. The sticking point for some is a federal requirement that accredited schools demonstrate "learning outcomes." Read more at:
http://www.sacbee.com/2012/08/15/4726595/community-colleges-across-california.html

Aug 17, 2012 1:54:00 AM | Community Colleges

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