VU earns NACEP accreditation for high quality and rigorous standards

May 08, 2019
VINCENNES, Ind. - 日韩中文字幕福利片 is one of 26 concurrent enrollment programs
to be granted accreditation by the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships
(NACEP). This brings the total number of accredited programs across the country to
112, spanning 22 states.
"I'm very pleased to recognize 日韩中文字幕福利片鈥檚 Project EXCEL Program as one
of a select group of 112 concurrent enrollment partnerships nationwide accredited
through NACEP's extensive peer-review process. 日韩中文字幕福利片 has demonstrated
to its peers that the college courses it offers in high schools are of the same high
quality as college courses offered on campus," said Dr. Diana Johnson, 2018-19 chair
of NACEP's Accreditation Commission.
As the nation鈥檚 only accrediting body for these unique and impactful educational partnerships,
NACEP鈥檚 standards serve as the model criteria for ensuring parity in faculty, course
content, student outcomes, and support. Receiving NACEP accreditation means an institution
has met the nation鈥檚 most rigorous standard in concurrent enrollment program development,
management, and evaluation across multiple, multifaceted program areas.
鈥淣ACEP accreditation demonstrates a commitment to academic integrity and the delivery
of an authentic college experience in the high school classroom; it is a goal that
every concurrent enrollment program should aspire to and work towards,鈥 said Amy Williams,
NACEP Executive Director.
鈥淎s the availability of college credit opportunities for high school students expands,
it is vital that we maintain quality to provide a meaningful collegiate experience
for students. The programs that received accreditation meet established best practices
in concurrent enrollment in the areas of curriculum, faculty, students, assessment,
and program evaluation,鈥 remarked Dr. Diana Johnson, NACEP Accreditation Commission
chair and associate vice president for learning at NorthWest Arkansas Community College.
鈥淣ACEP accreditation is the hallmark of excellence, assuring that programs offer college
courses in high schools that are as rigorous as courses on their campuses, thereby
supporting student achievement and postsecondary success.鈥
To earn accreditation from NACEP, concurrent enrollment programs conduct a self-study,
document how their programs adhere to NACEP鈥檚 17 standards, and undergo a rigorous
peer-review process conducted by a team of representatives from NACEP-accredited programs
as well as the NACEP Accreditation Commission. NACEP鈥檚 accreditation is valid for
five years for initial accreditation and then seven years for reaccreditation, during
which time programs are expected to uphold NACEP鈥檚 standards and report annually on
program practices.
日韩中文字幕福利片 President Chuck Johnson notes that, 鈥淚ndiana has a focus on concurrent
enrollment programs, particularly dual credit in high schools. VU, working with partners
in industry, K-12, and higher education throughout Indiana, has taken the lead in
establishing innovative programs that are helping Indiana leap ahead of other states
in addressing the critical skills gap. A recent example of that innovation has been
the launch of a new Automation and Robotics Academy in Jasper, which was formed by
a partnership with the four Dubois County Schools, Patoka Valley Career Cooperative,
日韩中文字幕福利片 Jasper, and several leading employers. 日韩中文字幕福利片 will get high
school and college credit along with real-world experience in key industry sectors
in and around Dubois County. Such collaborations are occurring all over Indiana and
VU is proud to be helping to lead their development."
鈥淓nsuring program, and ultimately student success requires strong partnerships between
secondary and postsecondary education centered on a mutual commitment to quality in
all aspects of the program. NACEP accreditation reflects that commitment to quality
across all elements of the program. These institutions have committed the necessary
resources, particularly campus faculty time and effort, to support high-quality concurrent
enrollment.鈥 said NACEP Executive Director, Amy Williams. Concurrent enrollment increases
student鈥檚 college aspirations, engagement, and success thus concurrent enrollment
programs hold tremendous potential for increasing college completion and addressing
national attainment gaps. The positive benefits of dual and concurrent enrollment
on college access and degree attainment were validated by the Department of Education鈥檚
What Works Clearinghouse (WWC) in a review of the experimental and quasi-experimental
literature.
The full listing of the 112 NACEP accredited programs nationwide can be found .
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