GVSU reaccreditation seeks public comments

ALLENDALE, Mich. — Grand Valley State University is seeking comments from the public about the university in preparation for its periodic evaluation by its regional accrediting agency. The university will undergo a comprehensive evaluation visit October 13-15, 2008, by a team of 13 peer evaluators representing the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA). Grand Valley has been accredited by the commission since 1968. The team will review the institution's ongoing ability to meet the commission's Criteria for Accreditation and General Institutional Requirements.

The public is invited to submit comments regarding Grand Valley State University to the following address:

Public Comment on Grand Valley State University
The Higher Learning Commission
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400
Chicago IL  60602
            or
www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org

Comments must address substantive matters related to the quality of the institution or its academic programs. Comments must be in writing and signed, with the address and telephone number of the person providing comments; comments cannot be treated as confidential. Comments must be received by October 10, 2008.