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Accreditation Information

Institutional Memberships and Accreditation

The following is a list of accrediting, approving, and licensing bodies.

Institutional Memberships

Arkansas Association for the Assessment of Collegiate Learning (AAACL)
Arkansas Association for Developmental Education (ArkADE)
Arkansas Association of College and University Business Officers (AACUBO)
Arkansas Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (ArkACRAO)
Arkansas Association of Higher Education and Disability (ARK-AHEAD)
Arkansas Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (AASFAA)
Arkansas Community Colleges (ACC)
Arkansas Institutional Research Organization (AIRO)
Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)
Chamber of Commerce- De Queen / Sevier County, Little River County, City of Nashville, City of Dierks, City of Murfreesboro
Council of North Central Two-Year Colleges (CNCTYC)
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU)
Learning Ally
National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO)
National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA)
NIRSA Leaders in Collegiate Recreation
Southern Association of College and University Business Officers (SACUBO)

Accreditations

Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500, Chicago, IL 60604 / 800.621.7440
Accredited May 1, 1998
Most recent reaffirmation of accreditation: 2012-2013
Next reaffirmation of accreditation: 2019-2020
Final 2019 Systems Portfolio Report
2019 Systems Portfolio

Developed by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, AQIP utilizes the principles and benefits of continuous improvement into the culture of colleges and universities by providing an alternative process through which an already-accredited institution can maintain its accreditation. An AQIP institution demonstrates how it meets accreditation standards and expectations through a sequence of events and projects that align with the ongoing activities of the college and strives to improve its process and performance.

These 6 categories are the key processes for measuring and analyzing our institution's performance within AQIP.

Helping Students Learn
Meeting Student and Other Stakeholder Needs
Valuing Employees
Planning and Leading
Knowledge Management and Resource Stewardship
Quality Overview

Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs
11520 West 119th Street, Overland Park, KS 66213 / 913.339.6226
Accredited April 19, 2002
Reaffirmation: 2012
Next reaffirmation: 2022

Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
4720 Montgomery Lane, Suite 200, Bethesda, MD 20814-3449 / 301.652.2682
Accredited December 2013
Reaffirmation: 2019
Next reaffirmation: 2028/2029

Approved by

Arkansas Association of General Contractors (AGC)
Arkansas Department of Workforce Education
Arkansas Department of Health, Cosmetology
Arkansas State Board of Nursing
Arkansas State Department of Education
American Welding Society (AWS)
National Automotive Technician Education Foundation (NATEF)
State Approving Agency for Veteran’s Training
National Career Center for Educational Research (NCCER)

Approving Agencies

Arkansas Department of Higher Education
University of Arkansas System Board of Trustees
University of Arkansas Cossatot Board of Visitors

Note: Students may receive a copy for review of the UA Cossatot’s accreditations, licensure, or approvals upon written request to the Vice Chancellor of Academics.

The links below provide access to detailed accreditation information.

Special facilities and services available to disabled students - All UA Cossatot facilities are ADA compliant. Reasonable academic and service accommodations will be made upon request to UA Cossatot's Disabilities Counselor.
Federal education loans -UA Cossatot does not participate in any federal student loan programs
Study abroad programs -UA Cossatot does not participate in any study abroad programs

State Authorization

Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas has been approved by the State of Arkansas to participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA). NC-SARA is a voluntary, regional approach to state oversight of postsecondary education.

The State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA) establishes a state-level reciprocity process that will support the nation in its efforts to increase the educational attainment of its people by making state authorization:

more efficient, effective, and uniform in regard to necessary and reasonable standards of practice that could span states;
more effective in dealing with quality and integrity issues that have arisen in some online/ distance education offerings; and
less costly for states and institutions and, thereby, the students they serve.

Distance learning students from out of state should attempt to resolve any issues or complaints with UA Cossatot first. Procedures for filing a complaint can be found HERE (link here https://www.cccua.edu/student-life/student-policies). However, if an issue cannot be resolved internally, you may file a complaint about Edison State Community College with your state by referring to the list of State Agencies in compliance with federal Department of Education regulations. You may also contact our accrediting agency, the Higher Learning Commission.

Additional NC-SARA Complaint information can be found here. NC-SARA Physical Presence information can be found by clicking here. NC-SARA Field Experiences information can be located here. To learn more about NC-SARA, click here.

NOTE California is the only state that has not joined SARA