Overview

Colorado Mountain College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, which is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. CMC has chosen the Higher Learning Commission’s alternative accreditation through AQIP (the Academic Quality Improvement Program).

In 2008, CMC’s accreditation was reaffirmed for another seven years.

AQIP defines nine categories in which our performance is evaluated.  AQIP requires that we ask ourselves and our constituents how we’re doing, how we can improve, and what projects we can complete to achieve our goals. The nine AQIP categories are:

• Understanding Students’ and other Stakeholders’ Needs
• Valuing People
• Leading & Communicating
• Supporting Institutional Operations
• Planning Continuous Improvement
• Building Collaborative Relationships
• Helping Students Learn
• Accomplishing Other Distinctive Objectives
• Measuring Effectiveness

CMC's progress towards creating a culture of evidence is presented in our Systems Portfolio, which will be updated and documents our success. The 2007 Quality Check-Up Visit Feedback Report was largely positive and encouraged us to keep moving forward with our strong commitment to AQIP & Learning College initiatives. They would like us to better define and share processes and results. However, the visit team noted a strong and successful foundation, and their conversations with community members and students reflected CMC's success in meeting its communities' needs (see eNews article: Reflections of AQIP).

These are just a few examples of how the college has been making good progress on all levels, is successfully meeting its mission and is continually striving to do an even better job of helping students succeed.

For more information about the Higher Learning Commission, please visit www. ncahlc.org or call 800-621-7740.