04-30-2008, 07:18 AM
http://www.ccnh.edu/mediafiles/pressrele...42208.html
As is invariably noted elsewhere, CCNH is not accredited by any agency recognized by the US Department of Education. However, such accreditation does not appear to be "standards-based." When a legitimate "standards-based" evaluation is made, CCNH passes without problem. How many RA or NA programs can make the same claim?
Quote:Clayton College of Natural Health Awarded Quality Certification by United States Distance Learning Association
04.23.2008, Birmingham—Clayton College of Natural Health has been awarded the Quality Standards Certification by the United States Distance Learning Association.
USDLA/QS certification is “a standards based program that recognizes excellence across a range of distance learning settings,” according to Dr. John G. Flores, USDLA Chief Executive Officer. Clayton College has been certified as an Alternative and Continuing Education provider under the Quality Standards program. Based on a rigorous peer review process, it is designed both to protect the public and to improve the distance learning experience.
“USDLA Quality Standards certification is a stringent program. The college can be justifiably proud of its accomplishment,” said Dr. Flores. “Even greater, though, is the confidence this gives students. With certification comes the assurance of fair treatment within a strong, responsive distance learning program. And because ‘continuous improvement’ is built–in — the school gets better and better!”
A school undergoing the certification process must agree to abide by the USDLA/QS Code of Conduct and complete a lengthy self–study. The certification process culminates with an on–site review by a USDLA site team, including interviews with faculty, staff, and students, to verify the institution’s compliance with the Standards of Practice.
“The USDLA Quality Certification is an important validation of the high quality of Clayton College and its programs,” said Clayton College CEO Dr. Bernard Feld.
The USDLA site team, chaired by Dr. Jan McMahill, Dean of the School of Education at Drake University, found that Clayton College “met or exceeded our expectations throughout.”
USDLA/QS certification is awarded for a five–year period, subject to continued satisfactory performance, adherence to the Code of Conduct, and an integral program of continuous improvement.
As is invariably noted elsewhere, CCNH is not accredited by any agency recognized by the US Department of Education. However, such accreditation does not appear to be "standards-based." When a legitimate "standards-based" evaluation is made, CCNH passes without problem. How many RA or NA programs can make the same claim?