Accreditation

Once every 10 years...

Purdue University gets a chance to take a comprehensive look at itself — to assess its programs and operations in preparation for a review for reaccreditation by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Purdue, which has been accredited continually since 1913, was last reviewed and fully accredited during 1999-2000.

The self-study is co-chaired by Christine Ladisch, vice provost for academic affairs, and Mark Pagano, dean of Continuing Education and Conferences. The two-year-plus process involves teams of Purdue faculty, staff, and students who assess changes and progress made since the last review and identify opportunities and challenges throughout the University. More than 100 faculty and staff have begun preparations for the next review, to be conducted in 2009-2010. Each college/school and support area at Purdue has a liaison who will assist in providing information to the committees.

Learn more about the accreditation timeline, previous accreditation reports, committee members, and view the self-study report.