USDLA/QS certification is “a standards based program that recognizes excellence across a range of distance learning settings,” according to Dr. John G. Flores, USDLA Chief Executive Officer. Clayton College has been certified as an Alternative and Continuing Education provider under the Quality Standards program.
What does USDLA/Quality Standards Certification mean to you?
It means you can rest assured that Clayton College has been through a rigorous peer review process designed to protect the public and to ensure that the college's programs meet the highest standard of quality in distance education.
“USDLA Quality Standards certification is a stringent program. The college can be justifiably proud of its accomplishment,” said Dr. Flores. “Even greater, though, is the confidence this gives students. With certification comes the assurance of fair treatment within a strong, responsive distance learning program.”
USDLA representative George Collins (above right) presents Chief Operating Officer Kay Channell with USDLA Quality Standards Certification during the CCNH 7th annual conference opening ceremonies on April 17, 2008.
Met or Exceeded Standards
The certification process culminates with an on-site review by a USDLA site team, including interviews with faculty, staff, and students. The USDLA site team, chaired by the Dean of the School of Education at Drake University, found that Clayton College “met or exceeded our expectations throughout.”
USDLA/QS certification is awarded for a five-year period, subject to continued satisfactory performance, adherence to the Code of Conduct, and an integral program of continuous improvement.
About USDLA
The United States Distance Learning Association is a non-profit organization formed in 1987 and is located in Boston, Massachusetts. USDLA promotes the development and application of distance learning for education and training and serves the needs of the distance learning community by providing advocacy, information, networking and opportunity. The USDLA trademarked logo is the recognized worldwide symbol of dedicated professionals committed to the distance learning industry. For more information visit www.usdla.org or call 1.800.275.5162.
