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PCC Accreditation

Accreditation Reports

Accreditation Reports 2009-

Accreditation Reports 2002-2005

Accreditation is a system by which every six years an institution evaluates itself in accordance with standards of good practice regarding goals and objectives; the appropriateness, sufficiency, and utilization of resources; the usefulness, integrity, and effectiveness of its processes; and the extent to which it is achieving its intended outcomes. It is a process by which educational institutions provide students, the public, and each other with assurances of institutional integrity, quality, and effectiveness. It is a continuing process designed to encourage planning for institutional improvement in quality and effectiveness.

A major part of the accreditation process involves an in-depth self-study by the institution and then a visitation by a group of experts who examine the college and validate the self-study.

Each institution affiliated with the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) accepts the obligation to undergo periodic evaluation through self study and professional peer review. The heart of this obligation is the conducting of a rigorous self study during which an institution appraises itself in terms of its stated purposes. A Comprehensive self-study is required every six years following initial accreditation.

For questions regarding the accreditation process, you may contact Institutional Planning & Research, by email or phone (626) 585-7759.