Assessment & Accreditation
Welcome to Eastern Washington University’s website for Assessment and Accreditation. Our accreditation was reaffirmed through the NWCCU for our university's regional accreditation in March of 2023.
Institutional Accreditation Webpage Links:
Programmatic Accreditation by College
Programmatic accreditation ensures the public that an academic program meets high standards for educational quality.
Washington State PESB Education Programs
The PESB ensures Washington’s educator workforce meets the diverse needs of students, schools, and districts.
EWU in the High School Accreditation
NACEP accreditation distinguishes high-quality concurrent enrollment partnerships.
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) Accreditation:
Institutional Accreditation Timeline
A visual calendar showing EWU’s 7-year schedule for institutional accreditation.
Our Submitted Accreditation Reports
The accreditation process allows EWU to reflect on its strengths and weaknesses.
Resources & Tools:
Institutional Accreditation Timeline
Learn about student learning assessments and how to incorporate them into programs and courses.
Student Learning Outcomes (SLO)
How to write an SLO, map the curriculum, and assess it in teaching and assignments.
Nuventive Improvement
Nuventive Improvement is a software for assessing higher education facets. Find a guide here.
Writing a Self-Study for Accreditation
A guide for writing a self-study report for accreditation bodies.
Committees:
Academic Programs Assessment Committee (APAC)
The Academic Programs Assessment Committee (APAC) was formed in 2017 to oversee student learning outcomes assessment in EWU’s degree programs.
Institutional Assessment Committee (IAC)
The purpose of this committee is to establish assessment procedures for university support services and non-academic units.
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