Accreditation

Regional accreditation

Mid Michigan College is approved by the Department of Education of the State of Michigan and is Accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association, 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, Illinois 60602-2504, 1 (800) 621-7440, www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org

Mid Michigan College maintains regional accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission, the regional accrediting body governing all institutions in the State of Michigan.Oversight of the institutional accreditation policies and processes is housed with the Board of Trustees who designate key individuals to lead efforts related to the accreditation criteria. These individuals include an institutional Accreditation Liaison Officer, Assurance System Coordinator, Chief Academic Officer, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and Data Update Coordinator and the coordinating responsibilities for oversight are outlined in Commission documentation.

Program Accreditations

Concurrent Enrollment Accreditation

In 2017, Mid received accreditation from the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP) for the courses the College offers at local high schools. NACEP works to ensure that college courses taught by high school teachers are as rigorous as courses offered on the sponsoring college campus. This accreditation ensures that Mid classes adhere to the highest standards so students experience a seamless transition to college.

Mid is the first public institution in Michigan to receive this recognition for excellence. Mid course offerings include disciplines such as Political Science, Math, and Biology. Courses are offered at local area high schools including Beaverton, Farwell, and Shepherd among others.

Learn more about Off-Campus Courses, Instructional Methods, and Accreditation.

To view or obtain copies of Mid's accreditation and licensing documents, contact the Office of the Vice President of Academic Affairs at (989) 386-6607. Written requests may be mailed to 1375 S. Clare Avenue, Harrison, MI 48625.

AQIP Pathways

Mid follows the AQIP Pathway for reaccreditation with the Higher Learning Commission. The AQIP Pathway infuses the principles and benefits of continuous quality improvement into the culture of colleges and universities in order to assure and advance the quality of higher education. For further information about AQIP, select this site link.

Institutional Action Projects

Mid establishes vital projects on which to focus our improvement efforts. These projects are under continuous review and an annual report is submitted to the HLC to assess the project’s status. Click here to view the current and completed reports of Mid’s Institutional Action Projects.

Honors Convocation

This annual event is held to formally recognize those students who will be graduating with honors and/or receiving special recognition awards. Each honored student will receive a certificate of academic achievement in recognition of their scholastic success. Also honored will be recipients of Special Recognition Awards. These students have been selected by faculty and/or departmental administrators because of a special contribution to their field of study or the College. Recipients of these awards will be given a special certificate and a silver cord to wear with graduation attire.

Commencement

Mid's Commencement ceremony symbolizes the culmination of a student's academic efforts. It is an important and exciting day for students, their family, and their friends. Academic Affairs is an integral part of that day with faculty participating as marshals and name readers for the ceremony.

Perkins

1. building on the efforts of states to develop challenging academic and technical standards and to assist students in meeting the standards, including preparation for high-skill, high-wage or high-demand occupations in current or emerging professions
2. promoting the development of services and activities that integrate rigorous and challenging academic and technical instruction and link secondary and postsecondary education for participating students
3. developing more fully the academic, vocational, and technical skills of secondary and post-secondary students who elect to enroll in vocational technical education programs
4. promoting leadership and professional development and improves the quality of career and technical education faculty, administrators, and counselors
5. supporting partnerships among educational levels, business and industry, and local advisory boards providing individuals with opportunities throughout their lifetimes to develop the knowledge and skills needed to remain competitive