SPRINGFIELD, Mo., April 1, 2021 — Drury University has successfully achieved reaccreditation through the Higher Learning Commission. This rigorous external quality review process occurs every 10 years, closely examining the entire institution for quality assurance and continuous improvement. It is also required for universities to receive federal funds for student financial aid.
“Accreditation assures our prospective students, families, employers and other stakeholders that Drury University offers a high-quality educational experience that prepares graduates for the world and the workforce,” says Drury president Dr. Tim Cloyd.
The Higher Learning Commission is an independent corporation founded in 1895 as one of six regional institutional accreditors in the United States. HLC accredits degree-granting post-secondary educational institutions in the 19-state North Central region. Drury University has been accredited for more than a century, since 1915.
The nearly two-year long process involved participation from across the Drury community, including board members, administrators, faculty and staff. It culminated in a site visit from HLC accreditors in late 2020. The site team’s final report noted Drury is an institution characterized by many strengths, including:
“These strengths have allowed Drury University to meet the HLC’s criteria for accreditation and have laid a tremendous foundation for an exciting future as the university approaches its sesquicentennial in 2023,” says provost Dr. Beth Harville.
For more information about the Higher Learning Commission or the accreditation process: https://www.hlcommission.org.
