Accreditation
Current Accreditations
The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) is an independent corporation that was founded
in 1895 as one of six regional institutional accreditors in the United States. HLC
accredits degree-granting post-secondary educational institutions in a 19 state region,
which includes the state of Arkansas.
HLC Mission: Advance the common good through quality assurance of higher education
as the leader in equitable, transformative and trusted accreditation in the service
of students and member institutions.
The National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP) works to ensure
that college courses offered by high school teachers are as rigorous as courses offered
on the sponsoring college campus. NACEP Mission: NACEP fosters student success and
achievement by supporting standards of excellence that promote program and professional
development, accreditation, research and advocacy. CAAHEP is recognized by the Council
for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). CAAHEP is also member of the Association
of Specialized & Professional Accreditors (ASPA).
The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs is the largest
programmatic accreditor of the health sciences professions. In collaboration with
its Committees on Accreditation, CAAHEP reviews and accredits over 2100 individual
education programs in 32 health science occupations. CAAHEP accredited programs are
assessed on an ongoing basis to assure that they meet the Standards and Guidelines
of each profession.
The National Board of Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (NBSTSA) exists to
determine, through examination, if an individual has acquired both theoretical and
practical knowledge of surgical technology or surgical first assisting. In addition,
through the acquisition of continuing education credits or by re-examination, CST’s
certified after August 31, 1977 and all CST/CSFAs are required to stay up to date
with changes in the medical field.
The Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL) is a national nonprofit working
to improve education-to-career pathways for adult learners. We help organizations
succeed by providing expertise, resources, and innovative solutions that effectively
support adult learners as they navigate on- and off-ramps between education and employment.
The National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA) is a
nonprofit organization that helps expand students’ access to educational opportunities
and ensure more efficient, consistent, and effective regulation of distance education
programs. ASU-Newport has been approved to participate in the National Council for
State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements.
Information Resources:
More Information about the Higher Learning Commission, the accreditation process, and criteria for accreditation can be found at:
- The Higher Learning Commission’s website
- How accreditation works (from the HLC)
- The Open Pathway
- The HLC’s Criteria for Accreditation
- Current HLC Accreditation
HLC Accreditation Officer:
Dr. Typhanie Myers
Provost/Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs
typhanie_myers@asun.edu
870-512-7704
Office of the Chancellor
chancellor@asun.edu
870-512-7850