UNITED STATES AIR FORCE ACADEMY — In the latest escalation surrounding the controversial civilian faculty cuts at the Air Force Academy (USAFA), a national accrediting agency has given the institution 30 days to respond to concerns raised in a formal complaint.

The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) is considered the largest accreditation and governing agency in the country, covering 950 colleges and universities, according to its website .

“Upon initial review of your complaint, HLC determined that the matter regarding the United States Air Force Academy raises potential concerns regarding the institution’s compliance with the Criteria for Accreditation,” said the HLC in a letter dated Oct. 14. “Due to these potential concerns, HLC will conduct a further review of the institution based

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