Mid-State Technical College earns 10-year accreditation renewal

WOOD COUNTY – Mid-State Technical College recently announced the reaffirmation of its accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) for another 10 years.
“The achievement underscores Mid-State’s commitment to maintaining exceptional educational quality and continuous improvement,” a Mid-State release said,
“The reaffirmation marks the culmination of an extensive two-year preparation process, involving dedicated efforts from the College’s HLC criterion teams and numerous members of the Mid-State community. Preparations included meticulous evidence gathering, comprehensive reporting through the College’s assurance argument and intensive site visit preparations.”
“Receiving reaffirmation of our accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission is a testament to the exceptional quality of education we provide at Mid-State,” Mid-State President Dr. Shelly Mondeik said. “This milestone confirms our ongoing commitment to excellence and continuous improvement in serving our students and community.”
The accreditation process centered around demonstrating how Mid-State meets the rigorous standards of HLC’s Criteria for Accreditation.

On April 28 and 29, a peer review team comprising five experienced educational professionals visited Mid-State’s campus to thoroughly review and verify the College’s accreditation report.
Following their assessment, the review team concluded that Mid-State fully meets all criteria for accreditation set forth by HLC, including all federal compliance requirements.
“The final report from the review team specifically noted the high quality of education provided at Mid-State,” the release added.
“The report further recognized that Mid-State has created a culture deeply rooted in student success, stating, ‘I-CARE [values] is not merely a motto but is deeply integrated into its institutional identity and mission of transforming lives,’” the release added.