Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges

Education Startup Campus.edu Opens Enrollment with $29 Million in Funding

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Monday, May 1, 2023

Tuition for these programs is offered at less than the maximum Pell Grant award, enabling many students to forgo out-of-pocket tuition expenses.

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  • Tuition for these programs is offered at less than the maximum Pell Grant award, enabling many students to forgo out-of-pocket tuition expenses.
  • “Campus is about maximizing access to world-class education regardless of one’s background or household income.
  • “Higher education has failed to serve too many students for far too long,” said Jason Citron, CEO and founder of Discord.
  • Campus blends the best parts of traditional and online education, and combines that with the skills and support that today's students want and need.”

StrataTech Education Group Appoints DaKenya Douglas as Senior Vice President of Compliance

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Thursday, April 20, 2023

PHOENIX, April 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- StrataTech Education Group (StrataTech) is proud to announce the appointment of DaKenya Douglas as the new Senior Vice President of Compliance.

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  • PHOENIX, April 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- StrataTech Education Group (StrataTech) is proud to announce the appointment of DaKenya Douglas as the new Senior Vice President of Compliance.
  • Douglas will be responsible for ensuring compliance with all state, accreditation, agency, and Department of Education laws and regulations for both StrataTech Education Group’s Tulsa Welding School and The Refrigeration School, Inc.
    Douglas brings over 20 years of experience in leadership roles in higher education to StrataTech, including Chief Operating Officer, Senior Vice President of Operations, Vice President of Student Services, and Vice President of Compliance.
  • Prior to joining StrataTech, DaKenya was the Senior Vice President of Operations & Compliance at Blue Cliff College, where she established a compliance department and designed its purpose, vision, staffing model, communications and strategy.
  • “DaKenya’s leadership experience in compliance and operations will be a valuable asset to StrataTech,” said Mary Kelly, CEO of StrataTech Education Group.

Boston Children's Museum Awarded Re-Accreditation from the American Alliance of Museums

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Tuesday, March 21, 2023

BOSTON, March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Boston Children's Museum has again achieved accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums, a recognition afforded the nation's leading museums. Accreditation signifies excellence to the museum community, governments, funders, Museum professionals, and the museum-going public. Of the nation's estimated 33,000 museums, only 1,100 are currently accredited. Boston Childrens Museum is one of only 16 Children's Museums accredited in the United States. The Museum was initially accredited in 1972. All museums must undergo a reaccreditation review at least every 10 years to maintain accredited status.

Key Points: 
  • BOSTON, March 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Boston Children's Museum has again achieved accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums, a recognition afforded the nation's leading museums.
  • Boston Childrens Museum is one of only 16 Children's Museums accredited in the United States.
  • "We are thrilled to have received reaccreditation from the American Alliance of Museums," said Carole Charnow, President & CEO.
  • Boston Children's Museum is the second oldest, and one of the most influential children's museums in the world.

Elevo Receives WASC Accreditation for Their SEL-Infused Curriculum

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Monday, November 7, 2022

SAN DIEGO, Nov. 7, 2022  /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Elevo is pleased to announce that their program curriculum has been granted accreditation status by the Accrediting Commission for Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). The announcement was made after Elevo completed a detailed program report and hosted an initial visit by fellow educators to examine the program in relation to student learning and well-being based on the WASC criteria. The resulting initial visiting report that was reviewed by the WASC Commission summarized program-wide strengths and growth areas for continuous improvement. This is a critical first step in Elevo's continuous improvement journey that involves all stakeholders in a deeper analysis of its program based on the WASC criteria through the self-study/visit process.

Key Points: 
  • Elevo is pleased to announce that their program curriculum has been granted accreditation status by the Accrediting Commission for Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
  • SAN DIEGO, Nov. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Elevo is pleased to announce that their program curriculum has been granted accreditation status by the Accrediting Commission for Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
  • WASC accreditation validates the integrity of a program's curriculum and transcripts, and assures a community that the program's goals are appropriate and being accomplished through a viable education system.
  • To learn more, please visit the WASC website at http://www.acswasc.org or contact the WASC office directly.

Santa Monica College and AltaSea Collaborate to Catalyze Workforce Development in the Blue Economy

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Monday, August 22, 2022

To meet this urgency, Santa Monica College (SMC) students will have the opportunity to explore aquaculture and work with some of the leading businesses and scientists in the field.

Key Points: 
  • To meet this urgency, Santa Monica College (SMC) students will have the opportunity to explore aquaculture and work with some of the leading businesses and scientists in the field.
  • These groundbreaking collaborations will shepherd in a new era of workforce development in the blue economy.
  • Were thrilled to see how the students of Santa Monica College answer this call, says Jelani Odlum, Senior Associate Program Officer at Builders Initiative.
  • Meanwhile, blue economy companies will benefit from having a direct pipeline to a well-trained workforce.

Bridgeway Academy Receives WASC Accreditation

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Tuesday, February 22, 2022

"Receiving WASC accreditation displays Bridgeway Academy's commitment to outstanding educational programming and academic excellence," said Chris Hardin, Head of School.

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  • "Receiving WASC accreditation displays Bridgeway Academy's commitment to outstanding educational programming and academic excellence," said Chris Hardin, Head of School.
  • "We are honored to be recognized as meeting the requirements of (K-12) WASC accreditation and look forward to continuing to deliver our programs at the highest possible level for our students and families."
  • In 2021, Bridgeway Academy's parent company, Edovate Learning Corp., received online course publisher accreditation from WASC.
  • To learn more, please visit the WASC website at www.acswasc.org or contact the WASC office directly.

The Michael DeBakey School of Health Professions Receives International Accreditation

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Tuesday, September 28, 2021

The DeBakey High Schoolfor Health Professions is an American school in the Middle East, named for the late famed heart surgeon Dr. Michael_DeBakey .

Key Points: 
  • The DeBakey High Schoolfor Health Professions is an American school in the Middle East, named for the late famed heart surgeon Dr. Michael_DeBakey .
  • It is an award-winning high school which offers students a college preparatory curriculum in science, mathematics, and medical science.
  • This accreditation supports our continued work in providing our students the tools they need to achieve their dreams," said Dr. Parras.
  • ACS WASC accreditation is a school improvement process that serves as the foundation for quality education.

New Chemistry and Biotechnology Building by HED and C.W. Driver will support STEM curriculum at MiraCosta Community College

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021

Driver have begun work on a new Chemistry and Biotechnology laboratory building for the MiraCosta Community College District (MCCD).

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  • Driver have begun work on a new Chemistry and Biotechnology laboratory building for the MiraCosta Community College District (MCCD).
  • Driver, will include 24,000 square feet of state-of-the-art STEM instructional space for 21st century learning, including new chemistry labs and 40-person, flexible classrooms.
  • The MiraCosta Community College District has served the coastal North San Diego County area for over 80 years.
  • MiraCosta College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).