Accreditations

明升体育 is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Rochester Community and Technical College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, one of six regional accrediting agencies in the U.S.

As stated by HLC, “Regional accreditation validates the quality of an institution as a whole and evaluates multiple aspects of an institution ranging from its academic offerings, governance and administration, mission, finances, and resources.”

The HLC has three “pathways” an institution can follow to demonstrate institutional quality. All pathways require institutions to show that they meet the Criteria for Accreditation.

The 5 Criteria for Accreditation

  1. Criterion One. Mission: The institution’s mission is clear and articulated publicly; it guides the institution’s operations.
  2. Criterion Two. Integrity: Ethical and Responsible Conduct. The institution acts with integrity; its conduct is ethical and responsible.
  3. Criterion Three. Teaching and Learning: Quality, Resources, and Support. The institution provides high quality education, wherever and however its offerings are delivered.
  4. Criterion Four. Teaching and Learning: Evaluation and Improvement. The institution demonstrates responsibility for the quality of its educational programs, learning environments, and support services, and it evaluates their effectiveness for student learning through processes designed to promote continuous improvement.
  5. Criterion Five. Resources, Planning, and Institutional Effectiveness. The institution’s resources, structures, and processes are sufficient to fulfill its mission, improve the quality of its educational offerings, and respond to future challenges and opportunities. The institution plans for the future.

Accreditation History

  • Community/Junior College initial accreditation with Higher Learning Commission (formerly North Central Association) – 1923
  • Technical College initial accreditation with candidacy status from Higher Learning Commission (formerly North Central Association) – 1993

Reaffirmation Timeline

  • Most recent reaffirmation of accreditation:  2016-2017
  • Comprehensive Evaluation: November 9, 2020
  • Next reaffirmation of accreditation: 2026-2027

明升体育 also holds occupationally specific accreditation in a number of its programs.

What Accreditation Means to You

When you attend an accredited college or university, you can expect:

  • A Quality Education: Accreditation means that the institution meets standards of quality for faculty, curriculum, administration, library, financial management and student services.
  • Financial Aid Opportunities: You can only obtain federal financial assistance if the institution has appropriate accreditation from an organization recognized by the United States Department of Education.
  • Credits that Transfer: If you ever want to transfer your college credits to continue your education, accreditation is an important factor when a college or university is deciding whether to accept transfer credits from your previous school.

明升体育 Program Accreditations

Program/DepartmentAccrediting BodyAddressAccredited SinceMost Recent Site VisitNext Accreditation Review
Automobile Technician (Diploma)National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF)1503 Edwards Ferry Road NE, Suite 401
Leesburg, VA 20176
703-669-6650
20222027
Cancer Registry (AAS, Certificate)National Cancer Registrars Association (NCRA)1330 Braddock Place, Suite 520
Alexandria, VA 22314
703-299-6640
201620202023
Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (AAS)
Mayo Affiliated
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)9355 113th Street N, #7709
Seminole, FL 33775-7709
727-210-2350
201420192028
Joint Review Committee on Education in Cardiovascular Technology (JRC-CVT)1449 Hill Street Whitinsville,
MA 01588
978-456-5594
Clinical Neurophysiology Technology (AAS)
Mayo Affiliated
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)9355 113th Street N, #7709
Seminole, FL 33775-7709
727-210-2350
200220152025
Dental Assistant (AAS, Diploma)Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)211 East Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611-2678
800-621-8099 or 312-440-4653
197320192026
Dental Hygiene (AAS)Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)211 East Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611-2678
800-621-8099 or 312-440-4653
199120192026
Emergency Medicine Paramedic (AS)
Mayo Affiliated
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)9355 113th Street N, #7709
Seminole, FL 33775-7709
727-210-2350
201820182023

Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions (COAEMSP)

8301 Lakeview Parkway, Suite 111-312 Rowlett, TX 75088
214-703-8445
Health Information Technology (AAS)Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM)200 East Randolph St, Suite 5100
Chicago, IL 60601
312-235-3255
200220202028
Histology Technician (AS)
Mayo Affiliated
National Accrediting Agency for Clinicl Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) Mayo Affiliated9355 113th Street N, #7709
Seminole, FL 33775-7709
727-210-2350
201120162026
Magnetic Imaging Resonance (MRI) (AAS)
Mayo Affiliated
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)20 N Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
Phone: 312-704-5300
202220222025
Peace Officer (AAS, Certificate)State of Minnesota - Board of Peace Officer Standards and Training1600 University Avenue, Suite 200
St. Paul, MN 55104-3825
651-643-3060
20202025
Nursing (AD)Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc (ACEN)3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 400
Atlanta, GA 30326
404-975-5000
197120202028
Practical Nursing (Diploma)Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc (ACEN)3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 400
Atlanta, GA 30326
404-975-5000
197820202028
Radiography (AAS)
Mayo Affiliated
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)20 N Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
Phone: 312-704-5300
198720172025
Surgical Technology (AAS)Accredited Review Council on Education for Surgical Technologies and Surgical Assistants (ARC/STSA)19751 E. Main Street, Suite 339
Parker, CO 80138
303-694-9262
197420232033

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)

9355 113th Street N, #7709
Seminole, FL 33775-7709
727-210-2350
Veterinary Technology (AAS)American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)1931 North Meacham Road, Suite 100
Schaumburg, IL 60173-4360
800-248-2862
200520212026