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Accreditation consulting for community colleges and universities
Evidence-based self-studies and reports aligned to NWCCU, ACCJC and WSCUC standards, from a consultant who works inside higher education.
Who it's for
Who we support
Accreditation liaison officers, presidents, steering committees and institutional research teams preparing for a mid-cycle or comprehensive review, responding to recommendations, or strengthening the assessment systems that support continuous improvement.
What we do
What's included
Self-study and institutional report development
Writing and editing support that turns campus input into a clear, well-organized report.
Standards crosswalks and evidence mapping
Every standard linked to the evidence that supports it, with gaps identified early.
Mid-cycle and comprehensive review preparation
Timelines, writing teams and review cycles that keep the process on schedule.
Responses to recommendations and follow-up reports
Focused reports that show the progress your accreditor needs to see.
Assessment and continuous improvement systems
Practical processes for assessing learning and using results to plan and improve.
How it works
A clear process from start to finish
Readiness review
Assess where you stand against each standard.
Evidence mapping
Crosswalk standards to evidence and identify gaps.
Drafting
Write and refine the report with your campus teams.
Visit preparation
Prepare leaders and teams for the review.
Experience
Accreditors we align to
“Mountain Park Group brings structure to institutional planning, stakeholder engagement, implementation and performance measurement. Their work helps colleges turn strategy into measurable progress.”
Led by
Dr. Christiaan Desmond
Founder and Principal of Mountain Park Group since 2009, with more than 20 years of experience securing and managing public and philanthropic funding and more than 20 years of shared governance experience in higher education. As a current higher education leader, he knows what institutions need from a partner because he works inside one.
FAQ
Common questions
When should we start preparing for a comprehensive review?
Earlier is better. Starting well ahead of the report deadline leaves time to gather evidence, close gaps and involve the campus without a last-minute rush.
Do you work with institutions outside Oregon?
Yes. Mountain Park Group works with colleges and universities nationwide.
Can you help connect accreditation to strategic planning?
Yes. We often align accreditation work with institutional planning, assessment and budget priorities so the same evidence supports all three.
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Ready to talk it through?
Book a 30-minute conversation. We will look at your priorities, your timeline and what it takes to get it done.