Accountability
Alexandria Technical & Community College is committed to excellence. This commitment is evident not only through the college's reputation but through documented measures.
Institution 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
Higher Learning Commission Website
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 Standard 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.
Program Accreditation
All programs which require special state and/or national accreditation status are accredited as prescribed by the respective agencies.
Medical Laboratory Technician
The Medical Laboratory Technician program is accredited by National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS), 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 NAACLS, 5600 N River Rd, Suite 720, Rosemont, IL 60018.
Phone: 773-714-8880
NAACLS Accreddited Programs
Program Status Information:
- Status: Good Standing
- Next Review: 2035
Practical Nursing
The 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: 202-909-2487
NLN CNEA Accreddited Programs
Program Status Information:
- Status: Good Standing
- Next Review: 2033
Diesel Mechanics
The Diesel Mechanics program is accredited by the AED Foundation (AEDF). AEDF is a non-profit foundation for the Heavy Equipment industry, a sister organization to Associate Equipment distributors (AED), the international trade association for equipment distributors, manufacturers, and service providers. AEDF is located at 650 E Algonquin Rd., Ste 305, Schaumburg, IL, 60173.
Phone: 630-574-0650
AEDF Accreddited Programs
Program Status Information:
- Status: Good Standing
- Next Review: Spring 2028
Associate Degree in Nursing
The 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: 202-909-2487
NLN CNEA Accreddited Programs
Program Status Information:
- Status: Good Standing
- Next Review: 2033
Concurrent Enrollment
The Concurrent Enrollment program is accredited by the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP), the sole accrediting body for concurrent enrollment partnerships. NACEP is located at 179 E Franklin St., #578, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Phone: 919-593-5205
NACEP Website
Program Status Information:
- Status: Good Standing
- Next Review: 2033
Ophthalmic Medical Technician
This applies to:
The Ophthalmic Medical Technician program is accredited by the International Council of Accreditation (ICA) This affirms the program's compliance with ICA's Standards for Allied Ophthalmic Personnel (AOP) education. ICA is located at 2025 Woodlane Dr. St. Paul, MN 55125.
Phone: 651-731-7224
ICA Website
Program Status Information:
- Status: Good Standing
- Next Review: 2031
Assessment
Alexandria Technical & Community College has implemented college wide assessment at both the institutional and program level.
Strategic Planning
The college develops a Strategic Framework every five years. The current document can be reviewed and downloaded at the link below.