Recent graduates of the radiologic technology program at Orange County Community College (OCCC) in Middletown, N.Y., plan on suing the school for removing its Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) accreditation just months before graduation.
The Times Herald-Record reported that an attorney submitted a notice of claim on behalf of 20 students who feel their prospects of finding a job are much more difficult as a result of the decision. The notice adds that the students did not learn about the school losing JRCERT accreditation until one of them had a job offer in Baltimore withdrawn.
According to a report earlier this month by The Epoch Times, OCCC officials view JRCERT accreditation as “non-essential” and not necessary for students to get a job. Bill Richards, former OCCC president, made the decision while still in office.
The report added that money is believed to be a reason for the decision. JRCERT accreditation costs $3,675, and an additional $1,575 annually.
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