Proposed Revisions to 320.2 - Accreditation; Montana University System and Community Colleges
Board policy:
1. The units campuses of Montana University System and the community colleges under the supervision
of the Board of Regents must maintain accreditation by the Northwest
Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Colleges.
2. Institutions may apply, with the concurrence
of the Commissioner of Higher Education, for accreditation of professional
programs by agencies recognized by the Council on Postsecondary Accreditation.
Procedures:
1. A copy of any self-evaluation or other
information document submitted in connection with an accreditation review shall
be filed with the Commissioner of Higher Education.
2. The Commissioner of Higher Education shall
be notified by the Ppresident,
chancellor or dean of all site visits by accreditation agencies.
3. The Commissioner of Higher Education or
designee shall be given an opportunity to meet with the accreditation committee
and/or participate in the exit conference.
4. A copy of each site visit report,
accreditation report or accreditation status letter received by the unit shall
be sent to the Commissioner of Higher Education.
5. The Commissioner shall report to the Board,
through its Curriculum Academic and
Student Affairs Committee, on each accreditation visit or change
in accreditation status.
History:
Item 16-004-R0577. Accreditation; Montana University System units and community colleges (Revised), July 11, 1977.