AQIP
What is college accreditation and why is it important?
College accreditation is a guarantee that a college or program meets certain principles and provides quality education.
* It gives the assurance that, you will be able to attain definite educational outcomes.
* It pledges that you'll get qualified instructors and high quality up to date curriculum.
* Without accreditation by a nationally recognized accredited organization, a school and its students are not
eligible to participate in government student assistance programs like federal grants and loans.
* Most employers who offer tuition assistance will not reimburse your tuition if you attend a school that is not accredited.
* Most employers will look at a degree from an institution with accreditation as a credential demonstrating motivation and quality education.
* If you intend to transfer credits to another college, you are required to attend an accredited school.
What is AQIP and why do I care?
Accreditation through AQIP ensures continued quality improvement of RRCC’s programs.
Academic Quality Improvement Program (AQIP) gives us the opportunity to work together to:
*Build new programs
*Improve existing programs
*Create new career opportunities
*Meet and exceed the requirements for a 4 year degree
As a member of AQIP, RRCC is dedicated to:
*Helping students learn
*Valuing people
*Accomplishing other distinctive objectives
*Understanding students' and others stakeholders’ needs
*Leading and communicating
*Supporting organizational operations
*Measuring effectiveness
*Planning continuous improvement
*Building collaborative relationships
Want to be a part of our continuous improvement? Watch your email for a letter asking you to share your thoughts about how we get the future we want! Please link to the following:
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Link to “Guiding Principles .pdf
*Link to RRCC System Portfolio
*Link to Scavenger Hunt pdf (play game and win prizes).
*What do you know about AQIP? Play AQIP Trivia!
