I have good news regarding Cuesta's accreditation status.

The Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges - the regional accrediting agency that evaluates two-year colleges in California - said Cuesta has resolved all but one issue, and the commission removed the college from show-cause status, placing us on warning, which is the least severe level of sanction.

In its Feb. 11 letter, the commission found that Cuesta fully resolved the deficiencies identified last year, with the exception of one - completing an integrated planning process. The commission added that Cuesta seems poised to demonstrate that it will fully resolve that remaining issue in the next few months.

The most important news for you and your family:

• Cuesta remains accredited.
• Classes will still transfer.
• Students can get degrees and certificates.
• Financial aid remains safe.

Cuesta must next complete a follow-up report and submit it by mid-October to the ACCJC. An evaluation team will visit in the fall. The commission will meet in January of 2014 to decide whether sanctions will be lifted.

I invite you to visit Cuesta's accreditation web page to see official communications from the commission and evidence of the progress Cuesta has made toward satisfying ACCJC's standards.

Bottom line: Cuesta College continues to be accredited and the wonderful achievements students, faculty and staff make together every day can never be questioned.

Sincerely,

Dr. Gilbert H. Stork, Superintendent/President