Baldwin Wallace is nearing the end of the reaccreditation process. Every 10 years, BW undergoes an extensive evaluation to ensure that the school still meets the criteria for accreditation set by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), an independent organization that accredits over 1,000 colleges and universities. Following an in-person visit in September, the school received, and responded to, an initial draft report from the commission earlier this month. This marks the final step before an accreditation decision is rendered, which could come as early as the end of this semester.