BRIEFLY COLLEGE GRANTED REACCREDITATION.SANTA CLARITA Santa Clarita, city (1990 pop. 110,642), Los Angeles co., S Calif., suburb 30 mi (48 km) NW of downtown Los Angeles, on the Santa Clara River; inc. 1987. Situated in the Santa Clara valley and nearby canyons, Santa Clarita includes the former towns of Canyon Country, - College of the Canyons College of the Canyons is one of the fastest-growing community colleges in the state. According to the National Junior College Research Association, College of the Canyons consistently ranks in the top 50 community colleges in the nation. was granted reaccreditation re·ac·cred·i·ta·tion n. 1. The process of reviewing the accreditation of an institution. 2. Renewal of accreditation status. for a maximum of six years - an important recognition that helps students secure financial aid and transfer units to and from universities. The Western Association of Schools and Colleges The Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) is one of six official academic bodies responsible for the accreditation of public and private universities, colleges, secondary and elementary schools in the United States and foreign institutions of American origin. granted the school an unconditional reaccreditation in January after visiting the campus last fall, when officials met with faculty, staff members and students and reviewed the school's extensive evaluation and self-study. The commission's final report called College of the Canyons an excellent institution with a committed and innovative staff. It cited the school's efforts to create educational and support programs that reflect the interests and needs of the students, and congratulated Superintendent-President Dianne Van Hook for her strong leadership. College of the Canyons first received accreditation from the association in 1972. - Daily News |
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