Continuing accreditation announced in letter that also commended the program faculty and others for their flexibility, courage, and resiliency demonstrated during the pandemic
Every eight years the nursing program at Yavapai Community College is evaluated for reaccreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) The ACEN is recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) as a specialized accrediting agency. It is also recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
The ACEN announced the reaccreditation in a formal letter sent to the Community College, and also commended the Community College nursing program faculty and leaders, and other institutional colleagues for their flexibility, courage, and resiliency demonstrated during the global pandemic.
Community College President Dr. Lisa Rhine announced to the Governing Board the reaccreditation of the nursing program at its October 19, 2021, meeting. You may hear Dr. Rhine’s brief announcement on the one-minute video below.