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The Adler School of Professional Psychology is pleased to announce it will undergo a comprehensive evaluation visit November 7-9 by a team representing The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Accredited by the Commission since 1978, the Adler School holds accreditation at the doctor of psychology (Psy.D.) and master's degree levels, which includes degree sites in Chicago, Illinois, and Vancouver, British Columbia.

The Higher Learning Commission is one of six accrediting agencies in the United States that provides institutional accreditation on a regional basis. Institutional accreditation evaluates an entire institution and accredits it as a whole, while other agencies provide accreditation for specific programs. Accreditation is voluntary. The Commission accredits approximately 1,100 institutions of higher education in a 19-state region, and is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

For the last two years, the Adler School has been engaged in a process of self-study, addressing the Commission's requirements and criteria for accreditation. The evaluation team will visit the School to gather evidence that the self-study is thorough and accurate. The team will recommend to the Commission a continuing status for the college; following a review process, the Commission itself will take the final action.

The public is invited to submit comments via an online form, or by submitting them in writing to:

Public Comment on the Adler School of Professional Psychology
The Higher Learning Commission
230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500
Chicago, IL 60604

Written, signed comments must be received by October 6, 2011; comments received after the due date may not be considered. Comments must address substantive matters related to the quality of the institution or its academic programs, and include the name, address, and telephone number of the person providing the comments.

Comments will not be treated as confidential. Individuals with a specific dispute or grievance with an institution should request the separate Policy on Complaints document from the Commission office. The Higher Learning Commission cannot settle disputes between institutions and individuals, and complaints will not be considered third party comment.

Adler School of Professional Psychology has provided quality education through a scholar/practitioner model for more than 50 years. Its mission is to continue the pioneering work of Alfred Adler by graduating socially responsible practitioners, engaging communities, and advancing social justice. The Adler School has 11 graduate-level programs enrolling more than 1,000 students at its campuses in Chicago and Vancouver, British Columbia.