Simpson College Reaccreditation Evaluation

Simpson College NCA Self-Study PDF

Simpson College will undergo a comprehensive evaluation visit October 31  -  November 1, 2, 2005 by a team representing the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.  Simpson College has been accredited by the Commission since 1913 as a Bachelors degree level institution of higher education.  Simpson College has two additional campus locations, one in West Des Moines, 3737 Westown Pkwy, Ste 2E, zip code, 50266, Phone 515-223-8842, Fax 515-961-1887 and one in Ankeny, 2501 SE Tones Dr, Ste 800, zip code,  50021, Phone 515-965-9355, Fax 515-965-9358.

The Commission on Institutions of Higher Education is one of six accrediting agencies in the United States that provide institutional accreditation on a regional basis.  Institutional accreditation evaluates an entire institution and accredits it as a whole.  Other agencies provide accreditation for specific programs.  Accreditation is voluntary.  The Commission accredits approximately 950 institutions of higher education in a nineteen-state region.  The Commission is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

For the past two years, Simpson College has been engaged in a process of self-study, addressing the Commission’s requirements and criteria for accreditation.  The evaluation team will visit the institution to gather evidence that the self-study is thorough and accurate.  The team will recommend to the Commission a continuing status for the college; following a review process, the Commission itself will take the final action.

The public is invited to submit comments regarding the college:

Public Comment on Simpson College
Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400
Chicago, IL  60602

Comments must address substantive matters related to the quality of the institution or its academic programs.  Written, signed comments must be received by September 29, 2005.  The Commission cannot guarantee that comments received after the due date will be considered.  Comments should include the name, address, and telephone number of the person providing the comments.  Comments will not be treated as confidential.

Note: Individuals with a specific dispute or grievance with an institution should request the separate Policy on Complaints document from the Commission office.  The Commission on Institutions of Higher Education cannot settle disputes between institutions and individuals.  Complaints will not be considered third party comment.