College earns full accreditation

Sierra Vista Herald ^ | Liz Manring

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SIERRA VISTA — For the second consecutive accreditation cycle, Cochise College has received full accreditation of 10 years from the Higher Learning Commission.

This is the maximum number of years awarded by the HLC, which accredits more than a thousand colleges and universities in 19 states as one of six regional institutional accreditors in the U.S. Accreditation allows students to transfer to other institutions, give potential employers factual educational records and obtain federal financial aid.

“This reaffirmation demonstrates the amazing dedication the Cochise College family provides for our students and community,” said Cochise College president J.D. Rottweiler in a press release. “We thank our stakeholders, the foundation and our community for allowing us the privilege to continue our mission, and we are thrilled to keep unveiling the potential in students of Cochise County.”