accreditation at lake erie college
Regional Accreditation
In 1913, the college received accreditation with the Higher Learning Commission, North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Since its beginning as a women's college and "little sister" of Mount Holyoke, Lake Erie College has grown into a co-educational college that offers a range of baccalaureate and graduate degrees.
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Currently accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC), our Statement of Affiliation Status identifies us as an institution that meets the Commission's Criteria for Accreditation. The College is currently on the Standard Pathway following a successful reaffirmation of accreditation visit in December 2017.
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HLC accreditation provides objective, peer review of acceptable institutional quality and defines opportunities and incentives for quality improvement. Accreditation is voluntarily sought by institutions and is conferred by non-governmental agencies and is needed to ensure students are eligible to apply for financial aid and that the institution is eligible to apply for certain grants.
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Contact information regarding the HLC is as follows:
The Higher Learning Commission
230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500
Chicago, IL 60604
Phone: 800.621.7440
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State Authorization
Lake Erie College is authorized by the state of Ohio, through the Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE), to offer select undergraduate and graduate programs. More information on the ODHE may be found at here.
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Programmatic Accreditation
Many of our programs are additionally accredited by discipline-specific accreditors. For more information, please check out the Discipline Specific Accreditation list below.
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SPECIAL ACCREDITATION - PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT PROGRAM
The PA program at Lake Erie College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Higher Learning Commission accreditation approval occurred in March 2014. The program has also been accredited by the Ohio Board of Regents since 2013.
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The Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant, Inc. (ARC- PA) has granted Accreditation-Continued status to the Lake Erie College Physician Assistant Program sponsored by Lake Erie College. Accreditation-Continued is an accreditation status granted when a currently accredited program is in compliance with the ARC-PA Standards.
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Accreditation remains in effect until the program closes or withdraws from the accreditation process or until accreditation is withdrawn for failure to comply with the Standards. The approximate date for the next validation review of the program by the ARC-PA will be September 2028. The review date is contingent upon continued compliance with the Accreditation Standards and ARC-PA policy. The program’s accreditation history can be viewed on the ARC-PA website at http://www.arc-pa.org/ accreditation-history-lake- erie-college/http://www.arc- pa.org/accreditation-history- lake-erie-college/.
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If you have any additional questions, please contact the Program Director at paeducation@lec.edupaeducat ion@lec.edu.
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SPECIAL ACCREDITATION - EDUCATION
Lake Erie College has been awarded with specialized national accreditation for its education programs with the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). CAEP is the recognized accrediting body for educator preparation programs, ensuring high-quality education for future teachers. CAEP's rigorous standards focus on continuous improvement, promoting research-based teaching methods, and producing highly effective educators who are prepared to meet the needs of students. Accreditation by CAEP signifies a program’s commitment to excellence and accountability, ensuring that graduates are ready to succeed in the classroom and improve student outcomes.
Accreditation status: Accreditation with Stipulations
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Education Accreditation
If you are not seeking Ohio Licensure, please know that LEC's programs may not meet the requirements for licensure in your chosen state. See below for more information regarding licensure requirements for other states.
Secondary (AYA) Math Education
Secondary (AYA) Social Studies Education
Secondary (AYA) English Language Arts Education
Secondary (AYA) Life Science Education
Secondary (AYA) Chemistry Education
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
Multi-Age Visual Arts Education
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Program Disclosures
Lake Erie College does not participate in NC-SARA. For information regarding eligibility for Lake Erie College offerings in your state, reference the contact information below.
For specific information regarding accreditation at Lake Erie College and specific institutional data:
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Johnathan Tedesco, PhD
Associate Provost and Dean of the School of STREAMS; Professor of Chemistry
1 (440)-375-7352
Kilcawley
About Dr. Tedesco
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If you’ve ever taken a large lecture class, you know that it’s not the most conducive environment for interactive learning. For Dr. Johnathan Tedesco, this lack of personal connection was one of the reasons he chose to teach at Lake Erie College. The child of a pharmaceutical professional, Tedesco moved frequently growing up before eventually settling in Ashland, Ohio. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry from Ashland University in 2002, then went on to complete his Ph.D. in chemistry at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland in 2008. That same year, he began his collegiate teaching career at Case Western, where he spent two years before joining the faculty at Lake Erie College. Drawn to the smaller, liberal arts environment, he saw the opportunity to make a more meaningful impact on his students’ academic journeys.
At Lake Erie College, Dr. Tedesco enjoys the ability to work closely with students and witness their growth from their first year through graduation. He finds fulfillment in seeing them reach their goals and move on to successful careers or graduate studies. He believes the college’s collaborative environment allows students to take an active role in shaping their own experiences and appreciates being part of that process. His advice to prospective students is to take advantage of the supportive atmosphere and dedicated faculty that make LEC unique. When he’s not in the lab or classroom, Tedesco can often be found in his favorite spot on campus—Austin Hall—where he says the chemistry department has the most fun.
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