Accreditation Questions and Answers  What is college
accreditation?  It is an independent review of an institution’s
educational programs. It helps to ensure that the programs meet
high quality standards. Accreditation also helps to ensure that
the institution meets the standards established by the
accrediting body. North Park University adheres to the standards
set by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).  What is the Higher
Learning Commission, NCA?  The Commission is a member of one of
the six regional associations of schools, colleges and
universities in the United States. The remaining five agencies
are the Middle States, New England, Northwest, Southern and
Western Association. As with all of the above accreditation
agencies, the Higher Learning Commission evaluates the entire
institution and its programs collectively in terms of the
institution’s mission and the standards or criteria established
by agency.  The HLC and other regional accrediting agencies are
responsible for assuring that colleges and u