It offers a direct statement (supported by clear evidence) of SVSU's institutional effectiveness and continual improvement. Accreditation helps guide students who are considering applying or transferring to SVSU, and it allows SVSU credits to transfer elsewhere. It aids in faculty and staff recruitment, and it signals the strength of our graduates.
Accreditation is a public, external demonstration of institutional accountability, integrity, and responsibility.
It allows SVSU to award federally-backed financial aid. (Approximately 80% of our students receive financial aid.) It permits the institution and individual faculty, staff, and students to apply for a range of federal and state grants and programs.
As a practice centered on ongoing assessment, it can help all members of SVSU's community better understand our rich, multi-faceted institution and can help shape institutional change and improvement.