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CAMARILLO — Academic excellence, inventiveness and a commitment to equity are among the qualities that have recently earned CSU Channel Islands (CSUCI) another eight years of accreditation from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC).
The WSCUC accredits public and private higher education institutions in the U.S. and around the world based on a broad array of educational standards including academic quality, student support and continued efforts toward equity and inclusion.
“WSCUC accreditation is like a quality seal for universities,” explained CSUCI Vice Provost Jessica Lavariega Monforti, who served as Accreditation Liaison Officer. “In short, WSCUC accreditation tells you that a university is trustworthy, provides a high-quality education, and is committed to helping its students succeed.”
Once an institution is accredited, that college or university must meet the same high standards to earn reaffirmation. This marks the third time CSUCI has been re-accredited since the university earned its first accreditation in 2007 after graduating its inaugural freshmen class.
After a Spring visit from WSCUC officials, CSUCI President Richard Yao received notification last week from WSCUC that CSUCI’s accreditation had been reaffirmed.
“WSCUC’s decision is a testament to the collaborative work spanning multiple years and areas across our campus,” Yao said. “As I have shared previously, I am proud of the extraordinary effort the campus put into our accreditation process, and this is a successful outcome.”
Among the commendations the WSCUC officials gave CSUCI were how well the University evolved its priorities from those of a new campus to the priorities of a more mature campus; the University’s solid connection to the surrounding communities; the campus commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility; and the continuous development of centralized resources to support students, faculty and staff.
Lavariega Monforti said she was proud of all the WSCUC commendations but felt special pride about the recognition the campus received for “demonstrating passion for and dedication to the core mission of serving students,” she said.
“Our discussions with WSCUC representatives and staff throughout the accreditation process really bolstered our confidence in our student success efforts and encouraged us to stay the course and continue investing in this impactful work,” Lavariega Monforti said.
Both Yao and Lavariega Monforti expressed their gratitude to the entire campus for this accomplishment, adding that this campuswide effort was testament to the commitment and dedication of all involved.
For additional information about the reaffirmation, visit: go.csuci.edu/reaffirmation-24
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY CHANNEL ISLANDS — California State University Channel Islands (CSUCI) is Ventura County’s only public university and opened in 2002 as the 23rd campus in the CSU system. CSUCI is located between Camarillo and the Oxnard Plain, midway between Santa Barbara and Los Angeles.
The campus is nestled against the foothills of the Santa Monica Mountains and is a 10-minute drive from the Pacific Ocean. With more than 5,100 students, 27,500 alumni, and 1,000 employees, CSUCI is poised to grow in size and distinction, while maintaining one of the most student-focused learning environments in public higher education with more than 90 academic degrees, teaching credentials, certificates, and professional and community programs.
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