Accountability

Alexandria Technical & Community College is committed to excellence. This commitment is evident not only through the college's reputation but through documented measures.

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Institution Accreditation

All programs which require special state and/or national accreditation status are accredited as prescribed by the respective agencies.

Higher Learning Accreditation
Alexandria Technical & Community College is accredited at the Associate degree level by:

Higher Learning Commission
230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500
Chicago, Illinois 60604
Phone: 800-621-7440
External Website: Higher Learning Commission https://www.hlcommission.org/


Alexandria Technical & Community College has been affiliated with the Higher Learning Commission since 1974 and accredited since 1980. As part of its accreditation process, the college participates in Open Pathways.

About HLC and Accreditation

The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) is an institutional accreditation agency that accredits degree-granting colleges and universities that are based in the United States.

The Higher Learning Commission accredits approximately 1,000 colleges and universities. HLC is a private, nonprofit accrediting agency. It is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

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Program Accreditation

Medical Laboratory Technician

The Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) program is accredited by National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NA ACLS), the accrediting agency recognized by the United States Department of Education and the Commission on Recognition of Post-Secondary Accreditation (CORPA). Questions regarding program accreditation may be directed to NA ACLS, 5600 N River Rd, Suite 720, Rosemount, IL 60018 or by calling 773-714-8880.

Practical Nursing

The Alexandria Technical & Community College Practical Nursing program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA), located at 2600 Virginia Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20037. Phone: 202-909-2526

Associate Degree in Nursing

The Alexandria Technical & Community College Associate Degree in Nursing program is accredited by the National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA), located at 2600 Virginia Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20037. Phone: 202-909-2526

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Assessment

Alexandria Technical & Community College has implemented college wide assessment at both the institutional and program level.

Learning AssessmentCocurricular Assessment

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Strategic Framework

The college develops a Strategic Framework every five years. The current document can be reviewed and downloaded at the link below.