Accreditations & Associations
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The Community College of Beaver County (CCBC) is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). The accreditation attests that the MSCHE considers the institution to be offering its students the educational opportunities implied by its objectives.
For accreditation information contact the Middle States Commission on Higher Education at:
1007 North Orange Street
4th Floor, MB #166
Wilmington, DE 19801
www.msche.org
Students can register complaints in the following ways:
- Using the General Appeal Process.
- Contacting the Middle States Commission on Higher Education complaints website.
- Contacting the Pennsylvania Department of Education Student Complaints website.
CCBC also offers programs accredited or approved by the following:
State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA)
The U.S. Department of Education requires an institution offering distance education programs or on-ground field experience components to acquire authorization from the states in which it operates. According to the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 (released in October 2010) institutions offering online degrees to students who reside in other states, need to seek explicit approval from the state in which the students reside. In order for CCBC to offer distance education (online) programs in all US states, we need to make sure that CCBC is in compliance with the regulations of each state.
Specific regulations vary from state to state: each state regulates online education very differently and each state has different definitions for what constitutes physical presence. In order to comply with required state authorizations so we can provide educational access to students across the country, CCBC is working in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Education, as well as with all agencies within applicable states.
Out-of-State Enrollment of Students
Before CCBC can accept an enrollment from an online student for either a program or a course, the college must be in compliance with the regulations regarding distance education in the state in which the student resides. The same is true for face-to-face students who wish to complete field experiences (internship, clinical, practicum, and teaching experience) in a state other than Pennsylvania.
Currently authorized SARA member states include those noted in the SARA-Participating Institution Directory, which is maintained by NC-SARA.
Student complaints relating to consumer protection laws offered under the terms and conditions of the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA) must first be filed with the institution to seek resolution.
Students can register complaints in the following ways:
- Using the General Appeal Process.
- Contacting the Middle States Commission on Higher Education complaints website.
- Contacting the Pennsylvania Department of Education Student Complaints website.
- Following the SARA Complaint Process through the participating state entity.
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
The associate’s degree nursing program at Community College of Beaver County at the Monaca Campus and Washington County location is accredited by the: Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).
3390 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 1400
Atlanta, GA 30326
Phone: 404-975-5000
Fax: 404-975-5020
www.acenursing.org
The most recent accreditation decision made by the ACEN Board of Commissioners for the associate’s degree nursing program is continuing accreditation. View the public information disclosed by the ACEN regarding this program on the ACEN website.
The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) – Radiologic Technology Program
1255 Northland Drive
St.Paul, MN 55120
Phone: 651-687-0048
www.arrt.org
Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE)
CCBC is also approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The College is certified by the Pennsylvania Department of Education for the education and training of veterans. This enables veterans to receive VA benefits while attending classes.
