Accreditation FAQs

On March 4-5, 2024, DACC hosted the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) Peer Review Team on campus for a mid-cycle Comprehensive Evaluation Site Visit as part of the Standard Pathway accreditation process with HLC.  The purpose of the visit was to ensure that DACC was meeting the Criteria for Accreditation and was continuing to pursue institutional improvement.

The Peer Review team met with various constituents representing our institution to validate the evidence presented in DACC's Assurance Argument, then provided a final report. Danville Area Community College's current status is Accredited.

Frequently Asked Questions About Accreditation

What is accreditation?

• A review process to assure the overall academic quality of an institution of higher education and its commitment to continuous improvement.
• A process required to be eligible for federal student financial aid.

When was DACC's last visit with the HLC?

• March 4, 2024 (Standard Pathway Year 4 Mid-Cycle Review)

What occurred during the HLC visit?

• Similar to the Year 10 Comprehensive Evaluation for Reaffirmation of Accreditation visit, the Year 4 Mid-Cycle Review was led by HLC peer reviewers who conducted interviews with DACC students, faculty, staff, administration, and Board of Trustees.
• HLC peer reviewers sought to validate the evidence presented in the Assurance Argument.

What were DACC employees expected to know and do in preparation for the HLC visit?

• Being available when the HLC team was on campus. Reviewing DACC's Mission, Vision, and Core Values.
• Reading DACC's Assurance Argument
• Becoming familiar with DACC's Strategic Plan
• Being familiar with HLC Accreditation Criteria

How did DACC employees contribute to a positive accreditation outcome?

• Participate in the HLC forums.
• Answer questions from the review team candidly and thoughtfully.
• If you don't know the answer, acknowledge you don't know rather than attempt to make up answers.