Accreditation and the Faculty
Accreditation
NDSU is accredited as an institution by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Inquiries may be directed to the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, 230 South LaSalle St., Suite 7-500, Chicago, IL 60604-1411. In addition, many programs are accredited or approved by their respective professional organizations and agencies. Program accreditation or approval is listed in the college sections of the University Bulletins.
Additional information is available at Accreditation, Assessment, and Academic Advising
The Faculty
As of fall 2010, NDSU has 720 ranked faculty and lecturers, program administrators and coaches, as well as 180 part-time academic staff. Because of the nature of a land-grant university, many faculty hold joint appointments with affiliated research organizations on the campus.
(Source: NDSU Undergraduate Bulletin: 2011-2012)