At Foster College, accreditation affirms our commitment to delivering a Christ-centered education rooted in academic integrity, institutional accountability, and transformative learning. Accreditation is a public declaration that we meet nationally recognized standards of excellence in higher education including planning, governance, academic quality, financial stability, and student outcomes.
Foster College is accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE) Commission on Accreditation to award diplomas, certificates, and degrees at the Associate and Baccalaureate levels. ABHE is a national faith-based accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
As an accredited institution, Foster College maintains the ability to:
The ABHE Commission on Accreditation has placed Foster College (TX) on warning in light of the Commission on Accreditation’s judgment that the institution marginally complies with the following ABHE Institutional Accreditation Standards:
The institution retains accredited status with ABHE during this period of warning and will be subject to periodic monitoring, which may include progress reports and/or focused visits by Commission on Accreditation staff or evaluation teams. If weaknesses are not resolved within the time specified (usually one year), the Commission on Accreditation may (1) extend the warning for a second year, (2) place the institution on probation, (3) order the institution to show cause why its accreditation status should be continued, or (4) withdraw accreditation status. Warning is rarely extended beyond two years.
The Association for Biblical Higher Education serves more than 150 institutions across North America committed to integrating faith and learning in the preparation of servant leaders for Christian ministry and service. We chose ABHE because it reflects our theological mission and educational vision: to equip men and women with a Bible-centered worldview and the character to lead, serve, and influence in both ministry and the marketplace.
Foster College is proud to stand alongside other ABHE-accredited institutions as we strive for academic excellence and spiritual formation in everything we do.
Foster College is listed in the ABHE Directory of Accredited Members. You may verify our accreditation status online or by contacting ABHE directly.
Association for Biblical Higher Education
5850 T.G. Lee Blvd., Suite 130
Orlando, FL 32822
Any further questions or concerns about Foster College’s accreditation should be directed to the Institutional Effectiveness Office, Dr. Joel Wilson (Accreditation Liaison) – [email protected]
From time to time a student may encounter a problem in their relationship with Foster College. When such an event occurs, whether it concerns finances, academic issues, or other matters, the student should follow the procedure outlined below. All such matters should be referred to the appropriate individual.
The Vice President of Student Success is the designated institutional contact person for giving direction and initially handling student complaints.
The following guidelines should be followed for resolving complaints as part of a God-honoring restoration process (Matt. 5:23-26, 18:15-16; Galatians 6:1).
Each concern must be expressed verbally as well as in writing to the staff, faculty or administrative person who is directly responsible for managing the institutional area.
| Department | Vice President |
|---|---|
| President & CEO’s Office | President Terrance A. Ford |
| Student Accounts | VP Lakesha Grice |
| Student Services | VP Harold Pierce |
| Field Education/Placement Office | VP Kevin Hawkins |
| Admissions | VP Harold Pierce |
| Institutional Development and Public Affairs | President Terrance A. Ford |
| Academic Programs | VP Nancy McGruder |
| Registration | Marcia Upshaw |
| Information Technology & Support Services | VP Lakesha Grice |
| Facilities and Security | Tony Myers |
| Institutional Effectiveness and Accreditation | VP Joel Wilson |
If you do not believe that the complaint has been resolved appropriately, then the concern should be communicated verbally and in writing to the IE Office.
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) highered.texas.gov,
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board,
Office of General Counsel
P.O. Box 12788, Austin, Texas 78711-2788.
Association of Biblical Higher Education (ABHE)
Association of Biblical Higher Education
Attn: Commission on Accreditation
5850 TG Lee Blvd. Suite 130, Orlando, FL 32822.
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