Accreditation at Olive-Harvey College
Institutional Accreditation
Olive-Harvey College is institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). The Higher Learning Commission is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council on Higher Education Accreditation. The Higher Learning Commission last reaffirmed Olive-Harvey College’s institutional accreditation in 2010, following a comprehensive site visit. During this visit the college received the maximum ten year reaffirmation of accreditation. The next comprehensive site visit is scheduled for fall of 2020.
Institutional Accreditation Assurance Argument Process
Collaborating across the College, District Office administration, and with the public, the College is engaged in ongoing comprehensive institutional continuous improvement efforts. Olive-Harvey College’s assurance argument reviews all campus programs and processes and presents evidence to demonstrate to the Higher Learning Commission and to all stakeholders that the College is achieving its stated mission and that its culture of student learning, assessment, and continuous improvement processes appropriately support that mission.
Contact
- Dr. Brandon Nichols, Vice President, bnichols1@ccc.edu, 773-291-6202
- Dr. Lori Ellens-Manuel, lellens1@ccc.edu, 773-291-6475
Chicago, IL 60604-1411
Phone: 1-800-621-7440
Fax: 312-263-7462
info@hlcommission.org
Accreditation Overview
U.S. Department of Education:
- Provides federal financial aid (e.g., PELL grants) for students enrolled in institutions accredited by the Higher Learning Commission;
- Considers requests for grants from institutions that are regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
- Provide State grants (e.g., MAP) for students who are enrolled in institutions that are regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission;
- Allow students who have graduated from programs accredited by the appropriate specialized accrediting association to sit for national licensure exams.
- Accept transfer credit for the Associate Degree and IAI approved courses from Illinois community colleges that are regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
- Evaluate transcripts from applicants who are enrolled in or have graduated from Illinois community colleges and universities that are regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Olive-Harvey College Specialized Accreditation
ICCB Recognition Certificate
Academic Program | Program Accreditor | Status | Last Comprehensive Visit | Next Comprehensive Report and Visit |
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Child Development | National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) | Accredited | October 2018 | Spring 2021 |
Middle College High School | Advance Education, Inc. | Accredited | March 2015 | Spring 2021 |