AV College accreditation is reaffirmed for 7 years

LANCASTER — The Accreditation Commission for Community and Junior Colleges has reaffirmed accreditation for Antelope Valley College for another seven years, college officials announced Thursday.

The renewed accreditation confirms that AV College meets the commission’s eligibility requirements, commission policies, and accreditation standards. Additionally, AV College received commendations for “its outstanding airframe manufacturing technology bachelor’s degree program offering, which reflects the diversity of the community it serves and culminates in 92% completion rates” according to the review letter from the commission.

“I am so proud of the dedication and work that this reaffirmation represents,” Antelope Valley College Superintendent/President Jennifer Zellet said. “Earning full accreditation and a commendation for our baccalaureate degree in airframe manufacturing technology is a direct result of our collective efforts as a campus community that is focused on the success of our students. ”

As part of its process, the commission reviewed AVCs Institutional Self-Evaluation Report, evidentiary materials, and the Peer Review Team Report conducted by a peer review team that visited the college Sept. 18-19, 2023. The team included administrators and faculty from other California Community Colleges.

The commendation AVC received signifies institutional practices for which the commission believes exceeded standards. The reaffirmation comes with no compliance requirement, and there are no recommendations for improving institutional effectiveness.

“On behalf of the commission, we wish to express appreciation for the diligent work and thoughtful reflection that Antelope Valley College undertook to prepare for this review,” commission President Mac Powell and Chair Lori Gaskin said in their review letter to AV College.

AV College’s next Midterm Report is due on Oct. 15, 2027, while the Institutional Self-Evaluation Report is due in the spring of 2030.