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Waubonsee invites public comments for accreditation process

Waubonsee Community College is seeking comments from the public about the college in preparation for its periodic evaluation by its regional accrediting program.

The college will host a visit Sept. 26-28, 2016, with a team representing the Higher Learning Commission.

Waubonsee has been accredited by the commission since 1972. The team will meet to evaluate the institution's ongoing ability to meet its Criteria for Accreditation.

The public is invited to submit comments regarding the college to the following address: Public Comment on Waubonsee Community College, Higher Learning Commission, 230 S. LaSalle St., Suite 7-500, Chicago, IL 60604-1411.

The public may also submit comments at www.hlcommission.org/comment.

Comments must address substantive matters related to the quality of the institution or its academic progress. Comments must be in writing.

All comments must be received by Aug. 26, 2016.

Accreditation is important because the process and status evaluate and ensure that a college has the necessary instructional support and other services to help students meet their educational goals.

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