College Accreditation
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230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500
Chicago, Illinois 60604-1411
(800) 621-7440
About the Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
TheÌýÌý(HLC) is an independent corporation that was founded in 1895. HLC accredits degree-granting post-secondary educational institutions in the United States.
WhyÌýis HLCÌýaccreditationÌýimportant?Ìý
While many academic agencies accreditÌýprogramsÌýof study (education, nursing, social work, etc.), the Higher Learning Commission is responsible for assuring that colleges and universities meet certain standards regarding their missions, educational operations, scholarly and creative activities, community service, and ethics. Accreditation is an assurance to the public that an institution is properly prepared to do its job. Accreditation also is requiredÌýtoÌýreceive federal funds in higher education, including student financial aid.Ìý
If you have any questions, please contact our HLC Accreditation Liaison Officer (ALO) Melissa Emery at memery@lakemichigancollege.edu.
Produced by the HLC, this guide offers students a roadmap to the choices available within higher education.Ìý provides questions to ask along your journey, as well as sources to help inform you.
Program Accreditations
Nursing Program Associate Degree
The Associate in Applied Science-AAS nursing program at Â黨ÐÇ¿Õmv Napier Campus located in Benton Harbor, MI is accredited by the: Ìý
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3390 Peachtree Rd NE, Suite 1400 Ìý
Atlanta, GA 30326
Phone: 404-975-5000
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The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the Associate in Applied Science-AAS nursing program is Continuing Accreditation Ìý
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The latest LMC Nursing Program Student Achievement Data can be found on theÌýNursing Program Outcomes page.
Radiologic Technology Program Associate Degree
Accredited by theÌýÌýfor 5 years.
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)
20 N. Wacker Drive, Suite 2850
Chicago, ILÌý 60606-3182
mail@jrcert.org
(312) 704-5300Ìý (fax) 312-704-5304
Program effectiveness data for LMC's Radiologic Technology program can be found in theÌýRad Tech program assessment planÌýon the program page under "Program Accreditation."
Diagnostic Medical Sonography Associate Degree
The Diagnostic Medical Sonography program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs () upon the recommendation of Joint Review Committee for Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs
9355 - 113th St. N, #7709
Seminole, FL 33775
(727) 210-2350Ìý
JRC-DMS
6021 University Boulevard, Suite 500, Ellicott City, MD 21043Ìý
443-973-3251Ìý
Fax 866-738-3444
Medical Assisting Certificate Program
The Medical Assisting Certificate Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon the recommendation of the Medical Assistant Education Review Board (MAERB).
CAAHEP
9355 - 113th St. N, #7709
Seminole, FL 33775
(727) 210-2350
www.caahep.org
MAERB
2339 N. California Ave.
#47138
Chicago, IL 60647
www.maerb.org
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Copies of these accreditations are available for review in theÌýWilliam Hessel LibraryÌýon the Benton Harbor Campus.
Â黨ÐÇ¿Õmv is an equal opportunity institution, affording enrollment, employment and services without distinction on the basis of age, color, height, weight, creed, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion or gender. Minorities and disabled persons are encouraged to attend Â黨ÐÇ¿Õmv. Any questions regarding your rights under Title VI and Title IX should be directed to Human Resources, A-305, (269) 927-8102.
Any questions regarding your rights under Section 504 should contact the Coordinator of Student Outreach and Support Services located in room A-218 or call (269) 927-8866.