Triton’s\u00a0Call Staff<\/em><\/p>\n

An on-site accreditation review for the University of Guam will occur on April 18 to 20, 2016. This review will involve a physical visit to the university by the evaluation team.<\/p>\n

After the on-site review, there will be an exit meeting where the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Accrediting Commission for Colleges and Universities writes a report based on their findings.<\/p>\n

Deborah Leon Guerrero, director of Academic Assessment and Institutional Research, said there have been extensive discussions, considerations and self-review to compare assessments in 2008 with where the university is currently.<\/p>\n

According to Leon Guerrero, the major concerns have been addressed.<\/p>\n

\u201cDefinitely, we\u2019re prepared,\u201d Leon Guerrero said.<\/p>\n

Accreditation of an educational institution ensures compliance with state and federal law as well as achieving the standards of the accrediting association\u2019s standards.<\/p>\n

The last accreditation by WASC was conducted in 2008 and completed in 2009 for reaffirmation until 2017. The accreditation consists of two components: an offsite and onsite review.<\/p>\n

The offsite review is when an evaluation team receives a cumulative report submitted by the institution. The team\u00a0consists of a group of selected individuals from the higher education community, while the report consists of information such as enrollment and finances. Additionally, a conference call is made to discuss anything that needs clarification or\u00a0revision.<\/p>\n

The university\u00a0continues to comply with the Good to Great program, which includes instituting sustainability practices and improving the quality of the institution.<\/p>\n

UOG has been an accredited institution since 1959, when it was known as the College of Guam.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Triton’s\u00a0Call Staff An on-site accreditation review for the University of Guam will occur on April 18 to 20, 2016. This review will involve a physical visit to the university by the evaluation team. After the on-site review, there will be an exit meeting where the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Accrediting Commission for … <\/p>\n

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