accreditation – University of Hawaiʻi System News

Accreditation team invites public comment on UH Mānoa Public Safety

December 7, 2018

A team of assessors for the Commission on the Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies will examine the UH Mānoa Department of Public Safety, part of a voluntary process to gain accreditation—a highly prized recognition of public safety professional excellence.

UH Hilo indigenous teacher education program receives accreditation

October 2, 2018

WINHEC congratulated Kahuawaiola for its “commitment to elevate high standards of indigenous teacher education as an exemplar example for all Indigenous peoples.”

UH law school earns maximum 10-year reaccreditation

August 28, 2018

William S. Richardson School of Law has been reaccredited for 10 years by the American Bar Association’s Section of Legal Education and Admissions.

UH School of Social Work receives maximum reaccreditation

July 31, 2018

The bachelor’s and master’s programs each received a full eight-year reaccreditation, and an undergraduate distance education option was approved.

Medical assisting program at Kaua‘i CC receives accreditation

April 19, 2018

Accreditation allows Kauaʻi CC students to sit for the certified medical assistant exam and earn a certificate of achievement.

Children’s Center at Honolulu CC earns reaccreditation

January 29, 2018

Keiki Hauʻoli Children’s Center was recently reaccredited for five years by the National Association for the Education of Young Children.

Kaua‘i CC nursing program earns highest accreditation

October 19, 2017

The nursing program has been awarded accreditation for eight years, the longest period possible by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.

Kaua‘i Community College culinary arts program awarded accreditation

October 3, 2017

The award declares that the college’s culinary arts program has established high standards, accountability and credibility.

Master of Public Administration Program accredited by NASPAA

August 7, 2017

The program was accredited for seven years by the Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration, the global standard for graduate-level public service education.

National accreditation board approves eight-year tenure for UH Hilo College of Pharmacy

July 12, 2017

This year’s positive assessment was determined by a site visit and a 110-page self-study compiled by faculty, staff, students and community members.