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Hold accreditors to higher standards

Telescope Staff September 13, 2015

We said it before, and we’ll say it again. We need to demand the absolute best from our accrediting agencies. In a previous Telescope editorial, we addressed the need to hold the state accrediting...

Adrian Gonzales, Palomar College's interim president, discusses campus issues at the Governing Board meeting at Palomar College on Sept. 9, 2015. (Lou Roubitchek/The Telescope)

Task force recommends new accrediting agency

Mike Peterson September 12, 2015

Palomar College may be getting a new accreditation system. A task force from the California Community College Chancellor’s Office found several concerns with the current accreditation process,...

Letter from President Deegan to Campus Community about accrediation reaffirmation on June 30, 2015. (Image courtesy of Palomar College)

Palomar’s accreditation reaffirmed, credits safe

Mike Peterson August 31, 2015

Don’t worry; all of your college credits at Palomar are still safe. Over the summer, the Accreditation Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) reaffirmed Palomar’s accreditation...

Students flooding the halls of the MD building after class on Sept. 29, 2014. (Gary West/The Telescope)

Palomar College remains accredited

Mike Peterson July 3, 2015

The Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges reaffirmed Palomar’s accreditation status in June, according to a letter President Deegan addressed to the campus community. In the letter,...

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Due credit for Palomar

Telescope Staff March 30, 2015

While our job here at The Telescope is to report on all campus happenings, both good and bad, we like to shed light on groups and individuals who have proven exceptional prowess. These accomplishments...

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We need to demand the best from our accrediting agency

Telescope Staff March 11, 2015

Accreditation, defined as the process of evaluating the quality of education provided at a college, is an important topic for colleges, especially students. Basically, only credit hours from an accredited...

Dr. Richard Mahon (standing front) of the Accreditation Evaluation team speaks with Palomar College faculty during the College Forum in the governing board room on March 3, 2015. (Justin Sumstine/The Telescope)

State accreditation team gives exit report

Susan Whaley March 9, 2015

After spending the week studying Palomar College, a group of 13 people from around the state issued their report card on the 23,000-student college. On the afternoon of March 5, the Accreditation Commission...

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What does accreditation mean for students, faculty?

Kirk Mattu February 26, 2015

A team of 14 individuals selected by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC) will evaluate Palomar College’s accreditation status during the week of March 2. An evaluation...

Robert P. Deegan, Superintendent/President Palomar Community College District, concludes his portion of the College Forum on Feb. 23, 2015 in the Governing Board Room. (Ricardo Torres/The Telescope)

Forum informs audience of the happenings on campus

Susan Whaley February 24, 2015

Accreditation, retirement plans and Palomar College's budget were the three big topics discussed during an All College Forum Monday afternoon. Palomar President Robert Deegan led the discussion to a...

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