At its June meeting, The Accrediting Commission for Community and
Junior Colleges, Western Association of Schools and Colleges acted
to place
the institution
on probation. The Commission will require that the College submit
a Follow-up Report by March 2010 and will reassess the College’s
status in June. The accredited status of the institution remains
in effect during this period.
Los Angeles City
College is committed to serving one of the most diverse
communities in the nation and providing access to a comprehensive
educational and support system that empowers students to succeed.
“We have been addressing these issues over the past year and our
College accreditation team has put together an action plan to
address the specifics of the Commission’s recommendations. For our
students, it’s business as usual. We will continue to serve and
support our students and we are even more committed to their
success,” said Dr. Jamillah Moore, President of Los Angeles City
College. The college will hold an open forum on July 16, 2009 at
12:30pm in the faculty and staff center to inform the campus and
the community on the next steps in addressing the issues
identified by the Commission and to answer any questions about the
process.
Founded in 1929,
LACC is one of the most diverse campuses in the 110-campus
California Community College System, located adjacent to the
Central Los Angeles, Koreatown, Filipino town and Little Armenia
areas of the city. Serving nearly 38,000 students annually, LACC
offers academic and workforce development programs in over 160
areas and is part of the Los Angeles Community College District,
the largest community college system in the United States. Classes
are offered year-round and financial aid is available to students
who qualify. For more information, visit
www.lacitycollege.edu or call 323.953.4000.
