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Western Governors University
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Regionally and Nationally Accredited
Western Governors University is regionally accredited by the Northwest
Commission on Colleges and Universities, one of the major accrediting
commissions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the
Council for Higher Education Accreditation. The Northwest Commission is
also responsible for the accreditation of other major institutions such
as the University of Washington, University of Oregon, Gonzaga
University, University of Utah, University of Idaho, and BYU, to name
just a few. Although regional accreditation is considered the highest
form of accreditation, WGU is also nationally accredited by the Distance
Education and Training Council (DETC).
A Unique Story in the Annals of Higher Education Accreditation
WGU has the distinction of being the only university to receive regional
accreditation from four regional accrediting commissions. In part
because of its founding by the governors of 19 western states, which
encompass a wide geographic region, WGU was simultaneously reviewed by a
special committee — the Inter-Regional Accrediting Committee — comprised
of representatives from four regional accrediting commissions. In
February 2003, the committee awarded WGU accreditation in all four
regions, an extraordinary recognition that had never before nor since
occurred. The Northwest Commission is now considered WGU's "home"
accrediting body because the university's headquarters are located in
Utah, which falls under the review of the Northwest Commission. WGU
still continues to be an institution with a broad focus and a mission to
expand access to higher education. For instance, WGU now serves students
in all 50 states and several foreign countries and employs faculty
mentors in over 30 states.
NCATE Accreditation
In October 2006, the WGU Teachers College became the first and only
online provider of teacher education to receive accreditation from the
National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). The
NCATE accrediting team extensively reviewed the entire WGU Teachers
College curriculum to ensure "that candidates have the knowledge and
skills to be effective in helping all students learn." NCATE is the
premier specialized accrediting body for teacher preparation and is
recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. It accredits colleges of
education that produce over two-thirds of the nation's new teacher
graduates annually.
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