In 2011, the NWWCU implemented a new seven-year accreditation cycle including the following five standards:
- Mission, Core Themes, and Expectations
- Resources and Capacity
- Planning and Implementation
- Effectiveness and Improvement
- Mission Fulfillment, Adaptation and Sustainability
As stated in the NWCCU Introduction to the Standards:
The five Standards for Accreditation are statements that articulate the quality and effectiveness expected of Accredited institutions, and collectively they provide a framework for continuous improvement within institutions. The five standards also serve as indicators by which institutions are evaluated by peers. The standards are designed to guide institutions in a process of self-reflection that blends analysis and synthesis in a holistic examination”.
Helena College began the new seven-year accreditation cycle in the spring of 2011 with the submission of the Year One Report (Standard 1). The subsequent schedule of reports and site visits is as follows:
Helena College Year Three Self-Study Committee & Timeline
Interim Accreditation Liaison Officer to NWCCU:
Michael Brown
Director of Institutional Research
1115 N Roberts St
Helena, MT 59601
(406) 447-6947
michael.brown@helenacollege.edu