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Statement of Accreditation Status

Community College of Beaver County

  • CEO: Dr. Roger Davis, President
  • Accreditation Liaison Officer: Dr. Megan Murray
  • Commission Staff Liaison: Dr. Tiffany Lee, Vice President
  • Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional » Two-year, small
  • Control: Public
  • Phase: Accredited
  • Status: Accreditation Reaffirmed
  • Accreditation Granted: 1972
  • Last Reaffirmation: 2023
  • Next Self-Study Evaluation: 2030-2031

Contact Information

1 Campus Drive
Monaca, PA 15061-2588

(724) 480-2222

www.ccbc.edu

  • June 22, 2023
    To acknowledge receipt of the self-study report. To note the on-site evaluation visit by the Commission's representatives to the main campus at 1 Campus Drive, Monaca, PA 15061 on March 26-March 29, 2023. To note the following additional location was visited: 125 Cessna Drive, Beaver Falls, PA 15010. To reaffirm accreditation. To request a supplemental information report, due September 5, 2024, providing further evidence of (1) the development and implementation of organized and systematic assessments that evaluate the extent of student achievement (Standard V) and (2) a legally constituted governing body that has sufficient diversity, independence, and expertise to ensure the integrity of the institution (Standard VII). The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2030-2031.
  • May 18, 2023
    To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To note the institution's decision to close the additional location at 250 University Avenue, California, PA 15419 that will cease operations by August 31, 2023. To require immediate notification when instruction ceases at the additional location. To note that the Commission may rescind this action if the requested substantive change is not implemented within one calendar year from the date of this action.
  • April 27, 2023
    To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To note the institution's decision to close the additional location at 125 Technology Drive, Canonsburg, PA 15317 that ceased operations effective September 30, 2015. To remove the additional location from the institution's scope of accreditation. To note that the Commission reserves the right to rescind this action if any developments reveal additional information that might have affected the Commission's decision.
  • April 27, 2023
    To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To include the reclassification of the additional location at 688 Western Ave, Canonsburg, PA 15317 to an other instructional site within the institution's scope of accreditation. To require immediate notification when the change is implemented. To note that the Commission may rescind this action if the requested substantive change is not implemented within one calendar year from the date of this action.
  • April 27, 2023
    To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To include the reclassification of the additional location at 1 Lincoln Park, Midland, PA 15059 to an other instructional site within the institution's scope of accreditation. To require immediate notification when the change is implemented. To note that the Commission may rescind this action if the requested substantive change is not implemented within one calendar year from the date of this action. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2022-2023.
  • March 5, 2020
    To note that the Mid-Point Peer Review has been conducted and no further evidence is required at this time. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2022-2023.
  • April 30, 2018
    To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To include the additional location at Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School, 1 Lincoln Park, Midland, PA 15059 within the scope of the institution's accreditation. The Commission requires written notification within thirty days of the commencement of operations at this additional location. Operations at the additional location must commence within one calendar year from the date of this action. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2022-2023.
  • July 5, 2017
    To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To include the additional location at Western Area Career and Technical Center, 688 Western Avenue, Canonsburg, PA 15137 within the scope of the institution's accreditation. The Commission requires written notification within thirty days of the commencement of operations at this additional location. Operations at the additional location must commence within one calendar year from the date of this action. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2022 - 2023.
  • May 1, 2017
    To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To include the contractual arrangement with Corporate Security and Investigations, Inc. within the scope of the institution's accreditation. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2022 - 2023.
  • March 2, 2017
    To accept the monitoring report. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2022 - 2023.
  • August 31, 2015
    To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To include the online Associates in Arts, Liberal Studies and the online Associates in Arts, Social Studies within the scope of the institution's accreditation. To remind the institution of the request for a monitoring report, due December 1, 2016, documenting further implementation of an organized and sustained assessment process to evaluate and improve institutional effectiveness as well as for all programs, including general education, with evidence that results are tied to planning and budgeting and are used to improve teaching and learning (Standards 7 and 14). The Periodic Review Report is now due June 1, 2019.
  • June 25, 2015
    To accept the monitoring report and to note the visit by the Commission's representatives. To remove the warning because the institution is now in compliance with Standards 7 (Institutional Assessment) and 14 (Assessment of Student Learning) and to reaffirm accreditation. To request a monitoring report, due December 1, 2016, documenting further implementation of an organized and sustained assessment process to evaluate and improve institutional effectiveness as well as for all programs, including general education, with evidence that results are tied to planning and budgeting and are used to improve teaching and learning (Standards 7 and 14). The Periodic Review Report is now due June 1, 2019.
  • April 27, 2015
    To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To approve the reclassification of the instructional site at CCBC Washington Center at South Pointe, Bailey Center I, 125 Technology Drive, Canonsburg, PA 15317 as an additional location and to include the location within the scope of the institution's accreditation. To remind the institution of the warning that its accreditation may be in jeopardy because of insufficient evidence that the institution is currently in compliance with Standards 7 (Institutional Assessment) and 14 (Assessment of Student Learning). The March 1, 2015 monitoring report and small team visit will be acted on at the June Commission meeting.
  • November 20, 2014
    To note the visit by the Commission's representative. To remind the institution of the warning that its accreditation may be in jeopardy because of insufficient evidence that the institution is currently in compliance with Standards 7 (Institutional Assessment) and 14 (Assessment of Student Learning). To note that the institution remains accredited while on warning. To request a monitoring report, due March 1, 2015, documenting that the institution has achieved and can sustain compliance with Standards 7 and 14, including but not limited to the development and implementation of a comprehensive, organized, and sustainable assessment process to evaluate and improve student learning and institutional effectiveness in all units and all programs, including general education. A small team visit will follow submission of the monitoring report. The due date for the next Periodic Review Report will be set when accreditation is reaffirmed.
  • June 26, 2014
    To warn the institution that its accreditation may be in jeopardy because of insufficient evidence that the institution is currently in compliance with Standards 7 (Institutional Assessment) and 14 (Assessment of Student Learning). To note that the institution remains accredited while on warning. To request a monitoring report, due March 1, 2015, documenting that the institution has achieved and can sustain compliance with Standards 7 and 14, including but not limited to the development and implementation of a comprehensive, organized, and sustainable assessment process to evaluate and improve student learning and institutional effectiveness in all units and all programs, including general education. A small team visit will follow submission of the monitoring report. To direct a prompt Commission liaison guidance visit to discuss the Commission's expectations. The due date for the next Periodic Review Report will be set when accreditation is reaffirmed.
  • Distance Education
    Approved to offer programs by this delivery method
  • Correspondence Education
    Not approved for this delivery method

Approved Credential Levels

The following represents credential levels included in the scope of the institution’s accreditation:

  • Postsecondary award (< 1 year) Included within the scope
  • Postsecondary award (1-2 years) Included within the scope
  • Associate's Degree or Equivalent Included within the scope
  • Main Campus
    Community College of Beaver County
    1 Campus Drive
    Monaca, PA 15061-2588
  • Additional Location
    Aviation Sciences Center
    125 Cessna Drive
    Beaver Falls, PA 15010
  • Additional Location
    California University
    250 University Avenue
    California, PA 15419
  • Additional Location
    Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School
    1 Lincoln Park
    Midland, PA 15059
  • Additional Location
    Western Area Career and Technical Center
    688 Western Avenue
    Canonsburg, PA 15137
    Opened: 08/28/2017
  • Other Instructional Site
    Aliquippa Junior/Senior High School
    100 Harding Avenue
    Aliquippa, PA 15001
  • Other Instructional Site
    Aliquippa Public Library
    663 Franklin Ave
    Aliquippa, PA 15001
  • Other Instructional Site
    Ambridge Public Library
    99 11th St
    Ambridge, PA 15003
  • Other Instructional Site
    Ambridge Senior High School
    909 Duss Avenue
    Ambridge, PA 15003
  • Other Instructional Site
    Beaver County Career and Technical Center
    145 Poplar Street
    Monaca, PA 15061
  • Other Instructional Site
    Beaver County Jail
    6000 Woodlawn Blvd
    Aliquippa, PA 15001
  • Other Instructional Site
    Beaver High School
    Gypsy Glen Road
    Beaver, PA 15009
  • Other Instructional Site
    Ben Franklin Early Learning Center
    815 Cunningham Avenue
    New Castle, PA 16101
  • Other Instructional Site
    Big Beaver Falls Senior High School
    1701 8th Avenue
    Beaver Falls, PA 15010
  • Other Instructional Site
    Blackhawk High School
    500 Blackhawk Road
    Beaver Falls, PA 15010
  • Other Instructional Site
    CCBC c/o Parkway West Career and Technology Center
    7101 Steubenville Pike
    Oakdale, PA 15071
  • Other Instructional Site
    Central Valley High School
    160 Baker Road Extension
    Monaca, PA 15061
  • Other Instructional Site
    Freedom High School
    1190 Bulldog Drive
    Freedom, PA 15042
  • Other Instructional Site
    High Flight Academy
    475 Airport Rd
    Butler, PA 16002
  • Other Instructional Site
    Hopewell Senior High School
    1215 Longvue Avenue
    Aliquippa, PA 15001
  • Other Instructional Site
    Lawrence County Community Action Partnership
    241 W. Grant Street
    New Castle, PA 16101
  • Other Instructional Site
    Lincoln Junior Senior High School
    501 Crescent Ave
    Ellwood City, PA 16117
  • Other Instructional Site
    Lincoln Park Performance Arts Center
    One Lincoln Park
    Midland, PA 15059
  • Other Instructional Site
    Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School
    1 Lincoln Park
    Midland, PA 15059
  • Other Instructional Site
    New Brighton High School
    3202 43rd Street
    New Brighton, PA 15066
  • Other Instructional Site
    PA Cyber Charter School
    652 Midland Avenue
    Midland, PA 15059
  • Other Instructional Site
    Peters Twp - Intermediate Unit 1
    625 East McMurray Road
    McMurray, PA 15317
  • Other Instructional Site
    Riverside High School
    300 Country Club Drive
    Ellwood City, PA 16117
  • Other Instructional Site
    Rochester High School
    540 Reno Street
    Rochester, PA 15074
  • Other Instructional Site
    Seneca Valley High School
    128 Seneca School Road
    Harmony, PA 16037
  • Other Instructional Site
    Smokin' Dave's BBQ
    324 Wampum Ave.
    Ellwood City, PA 16117
  • Other Instructional Site
    South Side High School
    4949 State Route 151
    Hookstown, PA 15050
  • Other Instructional Site
    Western Area Career and Technical Center
    688 Western Avenue
    Canonsburg, PA 15137
  • Other Instructional Site
    Western Beaver JuniorSenior High School
    216 Engle Road
    Industry, PA 15052

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