Flathead Valley Community College is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. Since 1967, Flathead Valley Community College has promoted excellence in lifelong learning, focused on student success and community needs. The college’s mission, however, has not changed. FVCC continues to promote excellence in lifelong learning, focused on student success and community needs. The college prides itself on its high quality faculty, affordability and small class sizes that provide students with individualized attention. Under the leadership of Dr. Jane Karas and a seven-member Board of Trustees, the college continues to stay closely connected with the community and focused on its students with the goal of helping every student succeed.