The University of Akron College of Nursing
Accreditation Overview
Accreditation is a nongovernmental process conducted by representatives of
postsecondary institutions and professional groups. As conducted in the
United States, accreditation focuses on the quality of institutions of
higher and professional education and on the quality of educational programs
within institutions. Two forms of accreditation are recognized: one is
institutional accreditation, and the other is professional or specialized
accreditation. Institutional accreditation concerns itself with the quality
and integrity of the total institution, assessing the achievement of the
institution in meeting its own stated mission, goals, and expected outcomes.
The
University of Akron has full accreditation from Higher Learning Commission
of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools with the next
comprehensive evaluation scheduled for 2012-2013.
Professional or specialized accreditation is concerned with programs of
study in professional or occupational fields. Professional accrediting
agencies assess the extent to which programs achieve their stated mission,
goals, and expected outcomes. In addition, consideration of the program's
mission, goals, and expected outcomes is of importance to the accrediting
agency in determining the quality of the program and the educational
preparation of members of the profession or occupation. Accreditation
organizations make regularly scheduled evaluation visits to programs to
document that programs continue to meet criteria.
The
University of Akron College of Nursing has maintained full professional
accreditation since its inception in 1967. The Commission on
Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) visited in November 2005 and extended
maximum accreditation of 10 years to the college. This extension grants
continuing accreditation to the college's baccalaureate and master's
programs in nursing. The next visit cycle for reaccredidation of the
baccalaureate and master's programs in nursing will begin in Fall 2015.
Letter
of Accreditation
Accreditation certificate
- Baccalaureate Program
Accreditation certificate - Masters Programs
The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) is an autonomous
accrediting agency, contributing to the improvement of the public's health.
A specialized/professional accrediting agency, CCNE ensures the quality and
integrity of baccalaureate and graduate nursing programs. CCNE serves the
public interest by assessing and identifying programs that engage in
effective educational practices. As a voluntary self-regulatory process,
CCNE accreditation supports and encourages continuing self-assessment by
nursing programs and supports continuing growth and improvement of
collegiate professional education. Because the accreditation process is a
voluntary enterprise, institutions that seek CCNE accreditation of their
baccalaureate and/or graduate nursing programs are viewed to have a
cooperative relationship with CCNE in seeking ways to improve and enhance
the educational programs for professional nursing students
In addition to college accreditation, the nursing anesthesia program
undergoes a similar evaluation process from the Council on Accreditation of
Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA). This Council has
consistently acknowledged the excellence of the College’s anesthesia program
by granting full accreditation. The Council's most recent evaluation of the
program was completed in November 2005.
The Council on
Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs (COA) granted the UA
College of Nursing Graduate Anesthesia program the full 10 year
accreditation in June 2006. The accreditation is in effect until 2016.
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