North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA) Self Study 
& Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Program.

North Central Accreditation (NCA) Self Study is an internal process which an institution undertakes to determine whether it meets GIRs and criteria required for NCA accreditation.  Results are summarized in a self-study report which becomes the formal application for accreditation.

The Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Program is administered by the National Institute for Standards and Technology, a Commerce Department Committee, whose mission is to assist US businesses and non-profit organizations in delivering ever-improving value to stakeholders, resulting in success, and in improving overall performance and capabilities. Baldridge National Quality Program Education Criteria for Performance Excellence