The HLC accredits degree-granting postsecondary educational institutions in the North Central region of the United States. It is one of six regional accrediting associations recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. The HLC was created to develop and maintain high standards of academic excellence. Receiving HLC accreditation means an institution meets recognized standards of education regarding its mission, governance, financial stability, teaching and learning, and relations with its constituents, as well as federal compliance requirements.
In addition to receiving HLC reaffirmation, Kendall’s two School of Culinary Arts programs’ accreditations from ACFEFAC demonstrate that these individual programs meet nationally recognized standards of quality and prepare students for success in the field. “The ACFEFAC team described our faculty as ‘extremely dedicated to the success of each and every student,’” says Williams Knight. “They also pointed out that ‘graduates who were interviewed were extremely enthusiastic about the education and career opportunities they received.’ The team did have one recommendation: that we leverage the incredible talents of our baking and pastry students by opening a retail outlet within the college community. We explained that our plan is to do just that in January 2014.”
ACFEFAC accreditation is recognized by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation and assures that a program meets standards and competencies set for faculty, curriculum and student services.