Front Range Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Institutions are reviewed every 10 years to ensure that they continue to meet the criteria for accreditation. FRCC’s 10-year review is under way. FRCC has an unwavering commitment to providing the highest quality instruction, and the same high level of conduct in our business practices. Accreditation is proof of this commitment, and signifies that we have met the rigorous standards of a nationally recognized third party.

Steering Committee

• Therese Loeffler-Clemens, English faculty, Larimer
• Evelyn Alton, director, Brighton Center
• Phyllis Abt, associate vice president, Larimer
• Barbara Bollmann, dean of instruction, Boulder County
• Jim Butzek, vice president, Larimer
• Mike Daugherty, chair, Allied Health, Larimer
• Lana Frederickson, math, Larimer
• Gay Hampton, administrative assistant, Westminster
• Rob Ingle, advisor, Boulder County
• Sandie Love, dean of instruction, Boulder County
• Pat Meade, director, Institutional Research
• Marko Mohlenhoff, coordinator of recruiting, Larimer
• Duane Risse, director, business services
• Gerald Rogers, paralegal studies, online
• John Sullivan, chair, Communications and Mass Media, Westminster
• Shashi Unnithan, chair, Natural, Applied, and Environmental Science, Larimer
• Joanna Vance, biology, Boulder County

Process

An accreditation review has two basic components. First, the institution is required to conduct a thorough self-study to determine if the Higher Learning Commission criteria are satisfied and assess the institution’s strengths and challenges. Second, a team of Higher Learning Commission consultant-evaluators will visit the campus to verify the accuracy of the self-study report and offer suggestions concerning the identified areas of concern.

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Criteria

Our status as  Higher Learning Commission-accredited organization allows us to provide an extra measure of confidence to our students and community. Accrediting bodies establish the standards that must be met to achieve accreditation. The Higher Learning Commission has five criteria, each of which has several core components.

Mission and Integrity

• What is the mission of the institution and is it clearly stated and followed.
• Leaders: Marko Mohlenhoff and Evelyn Alton
• Criterion and components

Preparing for the Future

• How does the institution plan and allocate its resources.
• Leaders: Gerald Rogers and Duane Risse
• Criterion and components

Student Learning and Effective Teaching

• How does the institution ensure students learn.
• Leaders: Sandie Love and Shashi Unnithan
• Criterion and components

Acquisition, Discovery, and Application of Knowledge

• What results from the education provided.
• Leaders: Mike Daugherty and Joanna Vance
• Criterion and components

Engagement and Service

• How does the institution serve its constituencies.
• Leaders: Rob Ingle and Lana Frederickson
• Criterion and components

Other leadership

• Introduction and Conclusion: Karen Reinertson and Jim Butzek
• Strengths and Concerns: John Sullivan and Pat Meade
• Data: Pat Meade
• Resource Room: Barbara Bollmann
• Assessment of Student Academic Achievement Liaison: Sandie Love
• Consultant: Phyllis Abt

Background

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