The Leaflet is a snapshot of the work HLC does to fulfill its mission. Published six times a year, it provides updates, news and resources regarding HLC, accreditation and the higher education industry. This includes information on proposed and adopted policies, new or updated procedures, professional development and training opportunities, profiles on members of the HLC community, information about HLC’s outreach and advocacy efforts, and much more.
Latest Issue: July 2022
June Board Actions
HLC’s Board of Trustees adopted policy changes related to substantive change and Federal Compliance Requirements, among other topics. The Board also adopted the 2022–23 Dues and Fees Schedule.
U.S. Department of Education's Guidance Related to Third-Party Arrangements
The U.S. Department of Education issued a Dear Colleague Letter on June 16, 2022, that outlines scenarios in the context of contractual arrangement that violate the federal regulations. The Letter also reminds institutions of their disclosure obligations for all third-party arrangements.
Light the Way! Submit a Proposal for the 2023 Annual Conference
Starting July 20, submit your lessons learned and potential practices to the call for proposals for HLC’s 2023 Annual Conference: Learn, Lead, Luminate.
Advocacy and Higher Education Policy Update
Catch up on federal and state updates to legislation affecting higher education, including an update on the COMPETES Act.
Saginaw Valley State University Wins Grant for Student Success
Saginaw Valley State University not only was among the first to graduate this year from HLC’s Student Success Academy, but it also applied what was learned in the Academy and won a major federal student-success grant.
10 Questions for HLC Accreditation Services Manager Kerry Lofton
Kerry Lofton is a Chicago native who came to HLC more than six years ago not knowing a lot about accreditation but with considerable experience working in state government on policy and regulatory affairs. Since then, she has learned something new every day.
10 Questions for Incoming Public Trustee Mike Belter
Mike Belter, budget analyst and management team member with the Appalachian and Kentucky subsidiaries of American Electric Power, begins a term with the Higher Learning Commission Board of Trustees on September 1.