Colorado Northwestern Community College is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), an independent accrediting agency responsible for accrediting post-secondary, degree granting institutions in the North Central region. This accreditation ensures you will receive a superior education by guaranteeing CNCC is meeting or exceeding national education standards.
CNCC had an assurance review in 2017 and met all criteria for accreditation without reservation. The 10 year comprehensive evaluation of CNCC is in October 2022.
Contact The Commission:
Website: Higher Learning Commission
The Higher Learning Commission
230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500
Chicago, IL 60604
Telephone: 800.621.7440/312.263.0456
Fax: 312.263.7462
Students, faculty, staff and members of the public may submit a complaint to HLC about Colorado Northwestern Community College.
CNCC's HLC Documents:
CNCC’s HLC Steering Committee
The HLC Steering Committee meets regularly to ensure CNCC meets all accreditation requirements to be in good standing and is continuously improving to exceed requirements.
Kelly Scott, Executive Director of Institutional Effectiveness, Chair and HLC Accreditation Liaison Officer
Dr. Lisa Jones, President
James Caldwell, Vice President of Finance and Administration
Keith Peterson, Vice President of Instruction
Brett Caskey, Vice President of Student Services
Meghan Davis, Dean of the Rangely Campus
Jesse LaRose, Dean of the Craig Campus
Nicholas Swails, Dean of Academic Operations
Dr. Mario Sullivan, Science Faculty
Vacant, Associate Dean of Student Success
Zachey Stevenson, Director of Athletics
Nicholas Cocozzella, Director of Concurrent Enrollment
Vacant, Executive Assistant to the President
Federal Compliance Guidelines
All colleges must meet mandated federal compliance guidelines.
1. ASSIGNMENT OF CREDITS, PROGRAM LENGTH AND TUITION
2. INSTITUTIONAL MECHANISMS FOR HANDLING STUDENT COMPLAINTS
3. TRANSFER POLICIES
4. PRACTICES FOR VERIFICATION OF STUDENT IDENTITY
5. PROTECTION OF STUDENT PRIVACY
6. PUBLICATION OF STUDENT OUTCOME DATA
7. STANDING WITH STATE AND OTHER ACCREDITORS
Colorado Northwestern Community College is part of the Colorado Community College System under the State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education.
- Program Specific Accreditations
- Nursing, accredited by ACEN (Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing)
- Dental Hygiene, accredited by CODA (Commission on Dental Accreditation)
- Automotive, accredited by NATEF (National Automotive Technical Education Foundation)
- The following programs are not specially accredited however they must follow the rules, regulations and guidelines of their respective agency
- The National Park Service Ranger Academy, FLETC (Federal Law Enforcement Training Center)
- Aviation Technology, FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) Part 141 certified
- Aviation Maintenance, FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) Part 147 certified
- Cosmetology, DORA (Department of Regulatory Agencies)
- Nurse Aid Training, DORA (Department of Regulatory Agencies)
| Colorado Northwestern Community College is an equal opportunity educational institution and will not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, sexual orientation, race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, creed, religion, disability, veteran status, pregnancy status, or marital status in its activities, programs or employment practices. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, contact Angela Miller, (970) 675-3235 or the Office of Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, 1961 Stout Street, Denver, Colorado 80294, (970) 844-2991. All brochure and web information is subject to change without notice. |
