North Central Association Accreditation Records

Collection — Box: 1-24

Identifier: MTU-008

Staff Only

Collection Scope and Content Summary

Records, 1986-1998, created and compiled by Michigan Technological University in Houghton, Michigan in preparation for a review of the University by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The review was done in order to obtain accreditation from the Association, a status that was granted with the highest rating, 10 years of accreditation. Includes self-studies, course descriptions, University publications, committee reports, and annual reports.

Dates

1986-1998

Creator

Michigan Technological University (Organization)

Access

Available for use in the Michigan Technological University Archives and Copper Country Historical Collections.

Biography

Founded in 1895, the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI) is a non-governmental, voluntary organization that accredits 8,500 public and private schools and districts. NCA CASI accredits schools and districts in 19 states, the Navajo Nation, and the Department of Defense Dependents' Schools worldwide. NCA CASI accredits a range of schools from pre-kindergarten through postsecondary, including: early childhood, elementary, middle, secondary, adult/vocational, college preparatory, special purpose, unit (K-12), and non-degree granting postsecondary schools.