NICC Automotive Technology Program eanrs national accreditation

The Automotive Technology program at NICC Calmar has received accreditation by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) and the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE).

NICC faculty and staff members participated in a rigorous evaluation by NATEF, which examined nationally-accepted standards of excellence in areas such as instruction, facilities and equipment.

The NATEF evaluation process included an extensive self-evaluation and an on-site evaluation at the Calmar campus. NICC instructors, administrators and advisory committee members rate the program on 10 standards, encompassing: Purpose, Administration, Learning Resources, Finances, Student Services, Instruction, Equipment, Facilities, Instructional Staff, and Cooperative Work Agreements.