Waubonsee Community College recently became the second community college in Illinois to receive accreditation from the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD).
The application process included a self-study, site visits and peer reviews. The four-year project benefited from collaboration among faculty and staff in the Art and Graphic Design departments, and other areas of the college.
“Receiving this accreditation has reinforced the quality and rigor of our programs as well as the quality of instruction provided by our full and part time faculty,” said Cindy Sparr, Waubonsee Dean for Communications, Humanities and Fine Arts. Sparr noted that NASAD officials were impressed with Waubonsee’s facilities, particularly the state-of-the-art art ceramics studio.
“The accreditation will benefit students as they transfer to four-year institutions, affirming that our students are obtaining the appropriate skills to be successful in their programs,” she said. “Being advocates for continuous improvement, this accreditation process was an excellent opportunity to reflect on our practices, curriculum and facilities.”
