Look around at how a university functions, and you'll quickly find the answer to this question. From having established programs that are respected, recognized and supported by professional industries to being able to keep books in the library, accreditation is where it all begins.
At Pittsburg State, we maintain numerous accreditations at the college, department, and program level - but of central importance is our regional accreditation. The HLC accreditation review process occurs every 10 years.
So what does accreditation do for us?