Assessment of Student Learning
Hesston College is committed to improving both the process and outcomes of
teaching and student learning/growth through the systematic assessment of students’
academic achievement and personal development. Assessment of student
learning and development is guided by the Hesston College mission, purposes
and philosophy. Assessment results are used to improve the academic curriculum,
teaching and student life programs. Hesston College believes that true excellence
lies in the college’s ability to enhance students’ intellectual, personal and spiritual
development and to make a positive difference in their lives. To establish reliable
results for transfer, general education courses are assessed on a regular basis for
their capacity to meet the typical requirements in future programs of study.
Accreditation
Hesston College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (30 North LaSalle Street,
Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504; 800-621-7440;
www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org). The Higher Learning Commission is an
institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
The Division of Nursing is approved by the Kansas State Board of Nursing
(900 SW Jackson, Suite 1051, Topeka, KS 66612-1230; 785-296-4929; www.
ksbn.org) and accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
(3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 500, Atlanta, GA 30326; 866-747-
9965; www.nlnac.org).
Memberships
Hesston College is a member of the Kansas Independent College Association,
the Kansas Independent College Fund and the Council of Independent Colleges.
Hesston College is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association.