Minnesota West Community & Technical College Additional Location Approval

(Worthington, MN) Minnesota West Community and Technical College has received approval from the Higher Learning Commission to extend the Fairmont and Redwood Falls centers as “Additional Locations, which fulfills federal regulations, related to institutional change.”

The approval and visit of the Higher Learning Commission stated that the Minnesota West Community & Technical College, Fairmont Center at 115 South Park Street in Fairmont, MN fulfills federal regulations, related to institutional change. As indicated by the Commission policy, completion of the visit and fulfillment of the requirement will noted in Minnesota West Community & Technical College history record, and the completed report will be included in the permanent file.

“Our participation in the Southern Minnesota Educational Campus is a win-win partnership for Minnesota West and the Fairmont community,” comments Dr. Richard Shrubb, Minnesota West Community & Technical College President.

In addition, Minnesota West Community & Technical College, Redwood Falls Center at 403 South Mill Street, Redwood Falls, MN fulfills federal regulations, related to institutional change. As indicated by the Commission policy, completion of the visit and fulfillment of the requirement will noted in Minnesota West Community & Technical College history record, and the completed report will be included in the permanent file.

Dr. Richard Shrubb, Minnesota West Community & Technical College President notes, "One of the most pleasant aspects of my new presidency in 2008 was the initiative demonstrated by Redwood Falls leaders to start the Redwood Falls Learning Center. The community and Learning Center are extremely valuable assets to our college."

Minnesota West Community & Technical College, Fairmont and Redwood Falls centers offer a degree in Liberal Arts, A.A.

The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) is an independent corporation and one of two commission members of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA), which is one of six regional institutional accreditors in the United States. The Higher Learning Commission accredits degree-granting post-secondary educational institutions in the North Central region. Institutional accreditation evaluates an entire institution and accredits it as a whole. Other agencies provide accreditation for specific programs. Accreditation is voluntary. The Commission accredits approximately 1100 institutions of higher education in a nineteen state region. The Commission is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. For more information about the commission visit www.ncahlc.org

Minnesota West Community and Technical College offers over 60 technical career and liberal arts majors on five southwest Minnesota campuses in Canby, Granite Falls, Jackson, Pipestone, and Worthington along with learning centers in Fairmont, Redwood Falls, Marshall and Luverne, MN. The College is a leader in distance learning and Internet delivery. Minnesota West is a member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System. The largest provider of higher education in the state of Minnesota. An Equal Opportunity Educator/Employer. ADA Accessible

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