WISCONSIN RAPIDS - Mid-State Technical College (MSTC) will undergo a comprehensive evaluation visit March 26-28, by a team representing the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. MSTC has been accredited by the Commission since 1979. Its accreditation is at the Associate degree level. In addition, MSTC is accredited by the Commission under the Academic Quality Improvement Program (AQIP). Under AQIP, colleges maintain accreditation by building a culture of continuous improvement. MSTC was accepted into the AQIP process in 2002.
The Higher Learning commission is one of six accrediting agencies in the United State that provide institutional accreditation on a regional basis. Institutional accreditation evaluates an entire institution and accredits it as a whole. Other agencies provide accreditation for specific programs. Accreditation is voluntary. The Commission accredits approximately 1,100 institutions of higher education in a nineteen-state region. The Commission is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
For the past six years, MSTC has engaged in a process of self-study, addressing the Commission's requirements and criteria for accreditation and continuous improvement. The evaluation team will visit MSTC to gather evidence that the self-study is thorough and accurate. The team will review the college's ongoing ability to meet the Commission's Criteria for Accreditation. The Commission will take the final action. The public is invited to submit comments regarding the college to the following:
Public Comment on Mid-State Technical College
The Higher Learning Commission
30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400
Chicago, IL 60602
Comments must address substantive matters related to the quality of the institution or its academic programs. Comments must be in writing and signed; comments cannot be treated as confidential. All comments must be received by February 26, 2008. The Commission cannot guarantee that comments
received after the due date will be considered. Comments should include the name, address and telephone number of the person providing the comments. Individuals with a specific dispute or grievance with MSTC should request the separate Policy on Complaints document from the Commission office. The Higher Learning Commission cannot settle disputes between institutions and individuals. Complaints will not be considered third party comment.
For more information, visit the college's website at mstc.edu.
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