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Tri-C seeking public comments

Cuyahoga Community College announced it is seeking public comments about the college as part of the institution’s regular reaffirmation of accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission.

The commission conducts comprehensive evaluations of member institutions to confirm that they continue to meet the Criteria for Accreditation, are pursuing institutional improvement and comply with requirements set by the U.S. Department of Education, according to a news release.

A team from the Commission will conduct a site visit at Tri-C on Feb. 19-20 as part of the review. And as part of the process, the commission invites the public to submit comments regarding substantive matters related to the quality of the institution or its academic programs, the release stated.

The public can submit comments through Jan. 19 by visiting www. hlcommission.org/ comment or by mail to the following address: Public Comment on Cuyahoga Community College, Higher Learning Commission, 230 S. LaSalle St., Suite 7-500, Chicago, IL 60604-1411.

Agenda

The Agenda lists public meetings and closed executive sessions in the area today, unless otherwise noted. Anyone who wishes to attend a meeting, but who requires special accommodations, should contact the sponsoring agency.

Chester Township Zoning Commission: 7 p.m., town hall

Fairport Harbor Tree Commission: 6 p.m., village hall.

Geauga County Revolving Loan Fund Committee: 8:30 a.m. Thursday, 470 Center St., Building 1, Chardon.

Grand River Village Council: 7:30 p.m., village hall.

Huntsburg Township Historical Society: 7 p.m., town hall.

Lake County Ohio Port and Economic Development Authority Board: 3 p.m., One Victoria Place, Suite 265A, Painesville.

Mayfield Village Civil Service Commission: 5 p.m., civic hall.

Mayfield School Board: 7:30 p.m., Board of Education, Mayfield Heights.

Mentor-on-the-Lake Civil Service Commission: 6 p.m., community room, city hall.

Montville Township trustees: 6 p.m., community center.

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