FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 1, 2007

(Des Moines) – Mercy College of Health Sciences, 928 6th Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa has received continuing accreditation through the 2013-14
academic year from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA).

According to Mercy College President Barbara Q. Decker, “The accreditation review process in higher education is rigorous, yet provides an opportunity for the entire campus community to engage in this important institutional evaluation. With its focus on quality student learning outcomes, we are pleased with HLC’s recognition of our strong commitment to this endeavor. In
addition to the HLC confirmation, the College continues to maintain accreditations for all of its respective clinically based degree and certificate programs in nursing and allied health. All together, the College programs are currently accredited by nine different organizations.”

The College will also be seeking accreditation for the new polysomnographic technology program and the proposed physical therapist assistant degree. Mercy College of Health Sciences is the only Catholic college in Central Iowa and is the largest of the health science colleges in the state with a fall 2007 enrollment of 680 full and parttime students.