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We are excited to share that the 2026 Institutional Review Process for Reaffirmation of accreditation with the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) is underway! This is a meaningful process for Biola, as the goal of the review is to assess our effectiveness according to WSCUC standards through a detailed Self-Study. The Self-Study allows us to highlight our ongoing efforts to improve student learning, student success, and overall institutional effectiveness in the Institutional Report. Biola will also demonstrate compliance with both the Standards of Accreditation and the federal regulations overseen by the Commission.

In April 2024 the Steering Committee began regular meetings and delved into initial phases of the Self-Study. To efficiently conduct the Self-Study and write the Institutional Report, the committee has been divided into four teams, each overseeing one of the four standards. Individual teams rated Biola according to the four standards and each criterion under the standards. The full committee then discussed themes in depth along with additional WSCUC prompts for reflection. Teams organized approaches to respective Self-Study areas and began gathering evidence and data. During Fall 2024, the steering committee will continue to develop areas for the Self-Study, gather additional stakeholder input/feedback for specific areas of the report, and work on writing the first draft of the Institutional Report.

We look forward to involving more of the Biola community in this process as we move forward. Below is the general timeline for the process, as well as the list of steering committee members. We are thankful to this highly engaged group who are working toward making this process meaningful and relevant for the University.