Kirtland Community College is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools at 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602; 800-621-7440. The college also holds membership in the Michigan Community College Association and the American Association of Community Colleges.
The Higher Learning Commission, a commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools granted Kirtland Community College status as a candidate for accreditation in 1972, and the college has been accredited as an associate degree-granting institution since 1975.
A student may receive a copy of Kirtland's accreditation by contacting Kathy Marsh, Dean of Instruction, at 989-275-5000, ext. 245 or by email at kathy.marsh@kirtland.edu.
Other programs that Kirtland is accredited or licensed, certified or approved by are:
Automotive - National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF).
Smoke Bonk, Instructor
989-275-5000, Extension 329
Cosmetology - State of Michigan Board of Cosmetology
Shannon Weaver, Instructor
989-275-5000, Extension 274
Nursing - State of Michigan Board of Nursing
Julie Lavender, Associate Dean of Health Sciences
989-275-5000, Extension 298
Criminal Justice/Police Academy - Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards
Tom Grace, Director, Police Academy & Fire Fighting Training
989-275-5000, Extension 380
As an accredited institution, Kirtland Community College adheres to ethical standards and our stated policies in the delivery of our programs and services. Students are encouraged to become familiar with the College's policies and procedures which can be found in our policys and procedures and/or in our college catalog. These publications outline the means by which students may request permitted exemptions from these policies and the ways in which administrative and academic decisions may be appealed. In the event that students believe they have been unfairly treated or have issues with the College that cannot be resolved by the methods outlined in the College's publications, including this Web site, they have the right to contact our accrediting agencies and/or various state and other governmental agencies.
Michigan Department of Licensing and Relulatory Affairs Online School Complaint Form
