Accreditation

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The three colleges of the San Diego Community College District, San Diego City College, Mesa College, and Miramar College are accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC), Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). ACCJC is an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Commission for Higher Education Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education. San Diego College of Continuing Education, also part of the San Diego Community College District, is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Schools (ACS) of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Additional information about accreditation, including the filing of complaints against member institutions, can be found at: accjc.org

The colleges also offer a number of programs of study accredited by various external agencies.
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Contact Information
Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
331 J Street, Suite 200
Sacramento, CA  95814
415-506-0234

Accrediting Commission for Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges
533 Airport Blvd., Suite 200
Burlingame, CA  94010-2009
650-696-1060

research by accreditation standards:

Standard I - Mission, Academic Quality & Institutional Effectiveness, & Integrity

A. Mission

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B. Assuring Academic Quality & Institutional Effectiveness

FTES State Report Summaries

C. Institutional Integrity
Standard II - Student Learning Programs & Support Services

A. Instructional Programs
B. Library & Learning Support Services
C. Student Support Services
Standard III - Resources

A. Human Resources
B. Physical Resources
C. Technology Resources
D. Financial Resources

Productivity Reports

Standard IV - Leadership & Governance

A. Decision-Making Roles & Processes
B. Chief Executive Officer
C. Governing Board
D. Multi-College Districts of Systems
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