91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Earns Eight-Year Academic Reaccreditation
91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ was recognized for its transformative education and highly qualified faculty and staff
Ukiah, CA – April 11, 2024 ¡ª 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ (91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ) is pleased to announce that it has been granted an eight-year academic reaccreditation by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) after a comprehensive review. 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ was first granted accreditation in 2018, and this eight-year renewal marks a significant milestone in the growth and maturity of the university. 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ offers undergraduate, masters and certificate programs and is the only accredited four-year institution in Mendocino County.
The WSCUC team visited 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ in October to conduct a three-day review. The reviewing team commended the University for its highly qualified faculty and staff, for the transformational impact of the 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ education on students and alumni, and for its commitment to graduate students debt free. WSCUC’s Commission Action Letter affirms that 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ has successfully fulfilled the rigorous standards set forth in the accreditation process.
“We are proud of this eight-year reaffirmation and of WSCUC’s recognition of our distinctive strengths, especially the transformational impact of our education and our ethic of care,” said Dr. Susan Rounds, 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ President. ¡°This accomplishment is due to the efforts of the whole University community and our collective commitment to 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ¡¯s mission and to WSCUC¡¯s high standards for academic quality and institutional effectiveness.”
Renowned for its distinctive “Great Books” style degree programs, 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ offers a unique educational experience centered on Asian and Western core texts and the integration of contemplative exercises.?
The official WSCUC Action Letter is available for public viewing on the offering insight into 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ’s commitment to transformative education and student-centered learning.
For further information about 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ and its accredited programs, please visit www.drbu.edu.
About 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ
91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ is a small private university and community dedicated to liberal education in the broad Buddhist tradition¡ªa tradition characterized by knowledge in the arts and sciences, self-cultivation, and the pursuit of wisdom. The University offers two degree programs centered around reading and discussion of classical primary texts at its Ukiah, California campus: a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts and a Master of Arts in Buddhist Classics. 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). For more information, please visit .