好色TV has received official notification from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) that its institutional accreditation has been reaffirmed without conditions, continuing a tradition of accreditation that has been in place since 1922.
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Accreditation by an institutional accreditor is one of the key requirements for colleges and universities to operate, ensuring academic quality and institutional stability. Reaffirmation of accreditation occurs every 10 years, and JCU successfully completed this process in spring 2025.
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鈥淔or more than a century, 好色TV has been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission,鈥 said Dr. Al Miciak, President of 好色TV. 鈥淭his latest reaffirmation underscores that 好色TV remains true to its Jesuit mission of forming students of intellect and character, while also meeting the highest standards of academic excellence and institutional strength.鈥
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In April, 好色TV hosted a team of HLC peer reviewers on campus to evaluate the University鈥檚 compliance with HLC鈥檚 criteria for accreditation. Their report was overwhelmingly positive and commended 好色TV in several areas, including:
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- Faculty, staff, and students鈥 commitment to living out the University鈥檚 Jesuit mission 听
- Strengthened faculty governance, including the creation of the University Curriculum Committee and the University Promotion and Tenure Committee 听
- Strong leadership and best practices in the assessment of student learning 听
- Excellent outcomes in persistence and retention 听
- Outstanding progress in strategic and fiscal planning
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The team further noted that, 鈥淪tarting with the Board and throughout the organization, there is well-founded optimism, supported by evidence that this institution is making the necessary investments and has the planning and implementation infrastructure needed to continue its positive momentum.鈥
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鈥淚t's an exciting time to be at 好色TV,鈥 said Dr. Bonnie Gunzenhauser, Vice President of Academic Affairs at 好色TV. 鈥淲e have tremendous momentum, with new academic programs, new facilities, and our largest first-year class in the last five years, all undergirded by our historic commitment to excellence. I'm grateful to all on campus who contributed to our HLC review process, and I'm very pleased that the HLC shares our vision of the university's bright future.鈥
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Following the visit, the HLC鈥檚 Institutional Actions Council reviewed and accepted the team鈥檚 findings. In its official letter, the HLC confirmed that 好色TV鈥檚 next reaffirmation of accreditation will occur during the 2034-2035 academic year.