HLC Peer Reviewers Give COD Positive Report

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By COD NewsroomCollege of DuPage has received a positive feedback report from a recent campus visit
by a Higher Learning Commission peer review team, resulting in a recommendation that
the institution receive no sanctions.The peer review team’s recommendation will be forwarded to the HLC’s Institutional
Actions Council before being considered by the HLC Board of Trustees in November.“The past year and a half has been a period of learning, growth and improvement for
the College,” said COD President Dr. Ann Rondeau. “We greatly appreciate the time
and effort of the Higher Learning Commission peer reviewers in their evaluation of
College of DuPage and are also pleased they are recommending ‘no sanctions’ to the
College’s accreditation, which includes no probation.”Since being placed on a two-year probation in December 2015, College of DuPage leaders
have done much to improve transparency, accountability and governance, she said."We take the words of the Higher Learning Commission very seriously, using the commission’s
input and critique to help strengthen the College through improved processes and procedures,
increased collaboration with our faculty members, and a renewed commitment to providing
the best education and services to our various constituency groups,” Dr. Rondeau said.
“Our efforts have resulted in stronger relationships within the institution as the
administration and faculty work more closely to enhance and improve our teaching and
learning.”While the peer review team did cite several items that still need to be completed,
the overall recommendation of no sanctions reflects the College’s diligent work in
further strengthening the institution, said COD Board of Trustees Chairman Deanne
Mazzochi.“Even the best of institutions have room for improvement, and having an independent
third-party comprehensive review of the College is one of the best ways to learn where
changes and improvements can be made,” Mazzochi said. “We will continue this work
to ensure ...

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