Clatsop Community College
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 27, 2006
Contact: President’s Office, 503.338.2425

CCC Receives Praise from Accreditation Visitors

An interim accreditation team from the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) has just completed a two-day visit at Clatsop Community College, exiting with generous praise for the College’s student-centered focus.
The College receives a full accreditation review every 10 years, with an interim visit, such as this one, mid-way through that cycle.

“We could not be more pleased with the outcome of this visit,” says Dr. Greg Hamann, CCC President. “The interim team noticed and lauded the very things we have worked hard to keep at the core of our service to the community – our commitment to being student-centered and our commitment to continuous improvement.”

In complimenting the College on its efforts to be student-centered, the team specifically noted the new evening AAOT degree, extended library hours, the new computer lab in the library, attention to physical access for disabled students, plans for “One-Stop” student services, and student-centered language in the College’s mission statement.
The team also had high praise for the College’s “exemplary work with area high schools,” noting that more graduates of area high schools are choosing to attend Clatsop as a result of the College’s partnerships with local schools.

The College’s program assessment efforts were also complimented. The team noted the involvement of community members and the leadership and hard work of faculty in developing meaningful curriculum and program outcomes. The College was encouraged to continue these efforts and to use data collected in the assessment process to continually improve curriculum.

The interim team will submit a more detailed written report to the NWCCU Board, which will issue official commendations and recommendations following its June meeting.