Following what was deemed a successful visit by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) review team in March and an intensive multi-year process, CSU Stanislaus celebrated a strong evaluation in July 2010 with a full reaccreditation of its academic programs.

“I extend congratulations and special appreciation to our faculty, staff, and administration for continuing to develop and deliver high quality academic programs and services that enabled us to earn this important reaffirmation of the excellence of California State University, Stanislaus,” President Hamid Shirvani said. “This process has brought together our entire University in support of our academic mission.”

The full reaccreditation is the culmination of extensive review and evaluation of CSU Stanislaus academic programs, voluminous reports, and feedback from the WASC review team. One of the new features of this year’s WASC team visit was the presentation of a documentary film produced by the Office of Communications & Public Affairs titled “Learning is Paramount.” The DVD included comments from faculty and students about the effectiveness of teaching at CSU Stanislaus, and can be viewed on the University Web site at www.csustan.edu.

CSU Stanislaus was commended by the WASC team in its follow-up report for the University’s innovative and effective method for conducting its accreditation review, and for broad engagement and commitment to the success of students by faculty and staff. Also drawing praise were the faculty development program, academic assessment practices, and creation of the Student Success Committee that has improved academic attainment.