Dakota Wesleyan University initiated its self-study process for re-accreditation through the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association in the summer of 2004. The site visit occurred on April 22-25 of 2007, and DWU has since been re-accredited for another 10 year period.

The Steering Committee consisted of:

• Dr. Michael Catalano, Professor of Mathematics, Chair
• Dr. Donald Watt, VPAA and Academic Dean, ex-officio
• Dr. Rebecca Feaster, Associate Professor of Education.
• Dr. Sean Flynn, Associate Professor of History
• Mr. Kevin Kenkel, Director of Learning Resources
• Ms. Ann Konechne, Co-athletic Director and Head Women’s Basketball Coach
• Reverend Hank Kor, Pastor of the First United Methodist Church in Mitchell and member of the Board of Trustees
• Dr. David Mitchell, Professor of Business
• Ms. Amy Novak, VP and Dean of Enrollment Services
• Mr. Andrew Schmaltz, Student
• Ms. Gloria Thompson, Chair of Nursing Department
• Ms. Lori Solberg, Director of University Services
• Dr. Rochelle VonEye, Associate Professor of Mathematics
• Ms. Vicki Welch, Assistant Professor of Communications
• Ms. Laura Ymker, Student

Information related to DWU’s accreditation and self-study process:

• The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association
   
• College Catalog entry on Dakota Wesleyan University's Accreditation
   
• DWU’s Self-Study Plan
   
• Campus HLC Presentation May 5, 2005
   
• Campus HLC Presentation August 23rd, 2005
   
• Presentation on Accreditation Activities to the Board of Trustees, April 21st, 2006
   
• Presentation on Self-study to Faculty, January 5th, 2007
   
• Self-study Report
   
• Self-study Executive Summary