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The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) is an independent corporation and one of two commission members of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA), which is one of six regional institutional accreditors in the United States. The Higher Learning Commission accredits degree-granting post-secondary educational institutions in the North Central region.

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Recent News

Updates to Institutional Change Policies

On July 1, 2010, the Commission's revised policies for notification and approval of institutional change become effective. The new policies reflect the Commission's effort to address the range and pace of change; to improve consistency and efficiency in the handling of requests; and to align our practices with federal definitions and the practices of sister agencies.

 
Commission Public Disclosure Notice on Dana College
The Commission Public Disclosure Notice on Dana College is available for download as a PDF.  Please see the Directory for more information.
 
Report of Board Actions

The Commission’s Board of Trustees met on June 23-24, 2010. The following actions took place:

 
The Commission’s Pathways Construction Project

The Commission has developed a booklet to demonstrate the implementation of the Pathways Project. The new model proposes to separate the continued accreditation process as currently carried out through PEAQ into two components: the Assurance Process and the Improvement Process.

 

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