Accreditations and Affiliations

Davis & Elkins College is accredited by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The headquarters of the NCA is located at 30 North LaSalle Street, Chicago, IL 60602-2504. The toll free number is 800-621-7440.

The college is affiliated with the Association of American Colleges, the American Council on Education, the Association of Presbyterian Colleges and Universities, American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, the Council of Independent Colleges, the College Entrance Examination Board, the Association Governing Boards, and the Appalachian College Association.

The Teacher Education program has been nationally accredited by the Teacher Education Accreditation Commission (TEAC), and the West Virginia Board of Education has approved each of the Teacher Education Programs offered at Davis & Elkins College. Graduates of Davis & Elkins College Teacher Education Programs may submit a West Virginia teaching certificate in any of several states with whom West Virginia has reciprocity and receive a teaching certificate in that state.

The Associate Degree Nursing Program is accredited by the National League for Nursing and is a member of the League's Council of Associate Degree Programs and the Council of Baccalaureate and Higher Degree Programs. The program is also accredited by the West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Nurses.

Davis & Elkins College is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST) and the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE).

Assessment

Assessment is an important part of accreditation standards and processes. Davis & Elkins College is committed to providing a quality educational experience for students while they are here, and a valuable degree once they graduate. Assessment is one means by which we ensure that these things happen. It tells us whether or not a Davis & Elkins College education is serving student needs and making a difference in students' lives; in the process, it helps us to evaluate the effectiveness of our academic programs, learning methods and services.

Effective assessment processes and procedures will assist the college in the accomplishment of three very important goals:

• To ensure that we are doing what we say we are doing
• To help us identify those areas that need improvement
• To allow the college to showcase those areas in which we excel
• Assessment done well is hard work. It involves collecting, reviewing, and using information to determine program effectiveness and to improve student growth and learning. In the long run, it also enhances the value of a Davis & Elkins College education.

Student Involvement in Assessment There are specific assessment activities that occur at various times on campus. Some of these will relate to your major field of study while others will focus on the skills and behaviors learned in the general education courses.

"Assessment Day" Assessment day will take place on the same day as Advising Day both in the Fall and Spring semesters. For graduating students (and perhaps for continuing students) the day will be set aside for the completion of various assessment activities.