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Accreditation

Centralia College is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

Self-Study Definition

The effectiveness of self-regulatory accreditation depends upon an institution's acceptance of certain responsibilities, including involvement in and commitment to the accreditation process. An institution is expected to conduct an analytical self-study at the interval specified by the Commission and, at the conclusion of the self-study, accept peer assessment of institutional strengths and weaknesses with regard to the Commission's accreditation criteria. The self-study is to assess every aspect of the institution: involve personnel from all segments of the institution, including faculty, staff, students, administration, and the governing board; and, provide a comprehensive analysis of the institution, identifying strengths and weaknesses.

(NWCCU Accreditation Handbook, p. 13)

Pre-Planning Group:

  • John Martens - VP, Instruction & Accreditation Liaison Officer
  • Doris Wood - 2000 Steering Committee Chair
  • April Doolittle - Academic Transfer Dean, Interim
  • Linda Foss - Assessment Liaison

Steering Committee Members:

A small group representing a cross-section of the campus community that will report to the Accreditation Liaison Officer and provide leadership, mentoring and troubleshooting for the entire self-study process over the next two academic years (2008/2009 - 2009/2010).

  • Chair - Linda Foss (Assessment Liaison)
  • Administration
    • Darlene Bartlett - Executive Assistant, President
    • Vicki Oakerman - Grants & Contracts
  • Instruction
    • Cheryl Williams - Executive Assistant, VP Instruction
    • Joanie Meister -Program Coordinator, Worker Retraining
    • Georganne Copeland - Business Faculty
  • Student Services
    • Sheryl Mercer - Counseling

Resource Group:

A group of campus professionals to provide support services throughout the accreditation process.

  • Chair - Darlene Bartlett, Executive Assistant, President
  • Data - MaryAnn Medlin , Institutional Research
  • Editor -
  • Technology -
  • Graphics/Printing - Colene Clark, Public Information Office
  • Events Coordinator - Candy Layman, Public Information Office
  • Logistics Coordinator -

 

Contact the President's Office

Hanson Administration Bldg.
Room 120
Centralia College
600 Centralia College Blvd.
Centralia WA 98531
(360) 736-9391, ext. 200
Fax: (360) 330-7573
E-mail: jwalton@centralia.edu