MESA, Arizona – June 25, 2015 -- Mesa Community College's accredited status with the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) has been continued; a result of a recent comprehensive evaluation by HLC peer reviewers.
“This is wonderful news and an affirmation of the quality of our institution. A demonstration of our continued commitment to excellence since receiving initial accreditation in 1967,” said Shouan Pan, President, Mesa Community College. “The rigorous accreditation process, and thoughtful engagement of HLC reviewers, allowed us to fully examine how best to improve our ability to serve our students and our community in the short and long term.”
Accreditation is a voluntary peer review process to help colleges and universities critically evaluate their purposes and how effectively those purposes are accomplished. The process ensures the institution meets threshold standards and is engaged in continuous improvement activities.
MCC’s mission is to excel in teaching, learning, and empowering individuals to succeed in our local and global community. The college serves as a resource for college and career readiness, transfer education, workforce development, and life-long learning.
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Contact Dawn Zimmer, dawn.zimmer@mesacc.edu, 408-461-7892
Mesa Community College is nationally recognized for its service-learning, civic engagement and innovative educational programs, which include university transfer, career and technical, workforce development, and life-long learning. Host to 40,000 students annually, MCC offers more than 195 degrees and certificate programs at its two campuses and additional locations. MCC’s student body hails predominantly from the East Valley of Phoenix and includes Veteran, American Indian and International students who enrich the learning experience. Award-winning faculty are dedicated to student success providing the education and training that empowers MCC students to compete locally and globally. Celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2015, MCC is one of 10 colleges that comprise the Maricopa County Community College District. The District also includes the Maricopa Corporate College and two skill centers. For additional information, visit mesacc.edu.
Mesa Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) http://www.ncahlc.org, 800-621-7440.
The Maricopa County Community College District is an EEO/AA institution and an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) is an independent corporation that was founded in 1895 as one of six regional institutional accreditors in the United States. HLC accredits degree-granting post-secondary educational institutions in the North Central region, which includes 19 states. For more information, please visit https://www.ncahlc.org/ or call 800-621-7440.