Statement of Accreditation Status
La Roche University
- CEO: Sister Candace Introcaso, President
- Accreditation Liaison Officer: Ms. Sydney Fulton
- Commission Staff Liaison: Dr. Sean McKitrick, Vice President
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs » Four-year, small, highly residential
- Control: Private (Non-Profit)
- Former Name(s): La Roche College 4-1-2019
- Phase: Accredited
- Status: Accreditation Reaffirmed
- Accreditation Granted: 1973
- Last Reaffirmation: 2014
- Next Self-Study Evaluation: 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. - January 4, 2019
To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To note the institution's decision to close its additional location at the Lawrence County Learning Center, 131 Columbus Innerbelt, New Castle, PA 16101. The Commission requires notification within thirty days of the closure of this additional location. - January 4, 2019
To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To note the institution's decision to close its additional location at the Institute for Deacon Preparation, St. Thomas More Parish, 510 Bay Shore Drive, Pensacola-Tallahassee, FL 32507. The Commission requires notification within thirty days of the closure of this additional location. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2022-2023. - January 4, 2019
To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To note the institution's decision to close its additional location at the Latrobe Area Hospital, 121 West Second Avenue, Latrobe, PA 15650. The Commission requires notification within thirty days of the closure of this additional location. - June 23, 2016
To accept the monitoring report. The date for the next accreditation review will be determined by the Commission when it revises the accreditation cycle. - August 31, 2015
To acknowledge receipt of the substantive change request. To include the Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP) within the scope of the institution's accreditation. To remind the institution of the request for a monitoring report, due April 1, 2016, further documenting (1) strategies to measure and assess the level of, and efficient utilization of, institutional resources required to support the institution's mission and goals (Standard 3); (2) a procedure in place for the periodic objective assessment of the governing body in meeting stated governing objectives (Standard 4); (3) steps taken to ensure accurate acceptance rates (Standard 8); and, (4) implementation of an organized and sustained process of institutional and student learning outcomes with evidence that results are used for improvement of institutional effectiveness and student learning (Standard 7 and 14). The Periodic Review Report is due June 1, 2019. - June 26, 2014
To reaffirm accreditation. To request a monitoring report, due April 1, 2016, further documenting (1) strategies to measure and assess the level of, and efficient utilization of, institutional resources required to support the institution's mission and goals (Standard 3); (2) a procedure in place for the periodic objective assessment of the governing body in meeting stated governing objectives (Standard 4); (3) steps taken to ensure accurate acceptance rates (Standard 8); and, (4) implementation of an organized and sustained process of institutional and student learning outcomes with evidence that results are used for improvement of institutional effectiveness and student learning (Standard 7 and 14). The Periodic Review Report is due June 1, 2019. - March 1, 2012
To accept the progress report. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2013-2014. - November 18, 2010
To accept the monitoring report, and to indicate that a small team visit will not be conducted. To request a progress letter, due November 1, 2011, documenting further steps to improve the institution's long-term financial viability. The next evaluation visit is scheduled for 2013-2014.
- 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 yrs) Included within the scope:
- Associate's Degree or Equivalent Included within the scope:
- Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Included within the scope:
- Post-baccalaureate Certificate Included within the scope:
- Master's Degree or Equivalent Included within the scope:
- Doctor's Degree - Professional Practice Included within the scope to offer ONE program: Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice - DNAP
- Additional Location
Cranberry Woods
Cranberry Woods Drive
Cranberry Township, PA 16066 - Additional Location
Heritage Valley Kennedy
Heckel Road
McKees Rocks, PA 15136 - Additional Location
St. Clair Hospital
1000 Bower Hill Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15233 - Other Instructional Site
Butler County Community College
107 College Drive
Buterl, PA 16002
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