ACCREDITATION

Allan Hancock College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, (3402 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95403 (707) 569-9177), an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Commission on Recognition of Postsecondary Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education. The college has been continuously accredited since 1952.

The latest Accreditation Report from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges is available for review at the Learning Resources Center. In addition, the licensing or other approval by a state agency for various programs which require state approval are available at the Learning Resources Center. Students should inquire at the information desk.

Accreditation Self Study 2003 (PDF 3MB)
Accreditation Report 2004 (WORD)
Mid-Term Accreditation Report 2007 (PDF 3.6MB)

MISSION STATEMENT

Allan Hancock College provides quality educational opportunities that enhance student learning and the creative, intellectual, cultural, and economic vitality of our diverse community.

VISION STATEMENT

Allan Hancock College will be the recognized leader in student success through excellence in teaching, learning, and services in an environment of mutual respect.

ALLAN HANCOCK COLLEGE SHARED VALUES

Student Success
Innovation
Mutual Respect
Lifelong Learning
Diversity
Academic Freedom
Shared Governance
Excellence

We at Allan Hancock College express our values in all that we do. Our commitment is to find innovative ways to enhance student achievement and to always put students first. We operate in a culture of mutual respect and lifelong learning, developing relationships among students and employees to enrich our collective appreciation for diverse ideas, thoughts, and experiences. Our culture is supported by a philosophy that shared governance and academic freedom are primary vehicles in promoting excellence in all teaching, learning, and services through open and honest communication.

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