Concordia University, Nebraska was granted continued accreditation status in May by the Higher Learning Commission, a commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
"We are very pleased and honored that the commission recognizes the excellent academics offered by Concordia University, Nebraska," said Rev. Dr. Brian Friedrich, president of the university.
The accreditation process involved a self-study report covering all departments and offices on campus and a three-day evaluation visit by a five-member team.
Concordia prepared for the visit by setting up a self-study committee, reviewing related data and plans, and producing the necessary documentation for the HLC.
"While we strive to think of the self-study process as a continual one, the intensity picks up about two years before the HLC visit," said Dr. Kent Einspahr, professor of computer science and self-study coordinator.
The self-study committee also included Concordia's provost and 10 members of the faculty.
The HLC accredits, and thereby grants membership in the North Central Association, to degree-granting educational institutions in 19 states. The next planned HLC visit to Concordia University, Nebraska will be in 2017-18.