Accreditation
Bradley University develops leaders, innovators and productive members of society within a passionate and respectful community whose dedicated faculty and staff promote active, collaborative learning across academic, geographic and cultural boundaries.
Bradley University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association. Every ten years, the University conducts a self-study review for continued accreditation. Bradley has just completed this process in preparation for the team visit in November. Highlights of the accreditation process are included below.
Nuts and Bolts of Institutional Accreditation
WHO: The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association
WHAT: Continued decennial accreditation visit by a team of 6 consultant-evaluators from peer institutions
WHERE: Bradley University
WHEN: Nov 15-17, 2010
WHY: Demonstrate that we offer a high-quality educational experience by meeting 5 criteria:
- Fulfilling our mission with integrity
- Preparing for the future through effective planning, allocation of resources, and assessment aimed at continuous improvement
- Valuing and supporting student learning and effective teaching
- Promoting the acquisition, discovery, and application of knowledge for students, faculty, and staff
- Engaging and providing service to internal and external constituencies
