Northern Marianas College Receives 6-Year Accreditation NMC also approved to offer 4-year business management degree SAIPAN, CNMI (Saipan Tribune, July 10, 2014) – With a banner draped behind them reading “BELIEVE,” Northern Marianas College officials announced yesterday that the institution has been approved a six-year accreditation with the WASC Senior College and University Commission, which now allows it to expand its offering of four-year degree programs. “We are happy to announce that we received notice from [the Western Association of Schools and Colleges] yesterday morning and they have granted us initial accreditation for six years,” said acting NMC president Jacqueline Che. “Also, they have approved our proposal to offer a bachelor’s of business management this fall 2014 semester.” The room erupted in cheers and applause after the announcement. The college’s accreditation used to be under WASC’s Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges. The new accreditation under the Senior Commission now allows the college to offer more four-year degree programs. Right now, its only four-year degree program is the bachelor’s degree in education. In its letter to the college, the Senior Commission commended NMC’s dedicated faculty, staff, and administrators for their commitment to the success of their students despite the financially pressed and geographically-isolated environment of the college. The six-year accreditation requires the college to submit only one interim report, according to Amanda Allen, NMC’s accreditation liaison officer and director of Distance Education.
Posted on: Thu, 10 Jul 2014 08:26:07 +0000
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