The Role of Equity in Quality Assurance

In response to the findings from HLC's Equity in Access and Student Success Survey (see below), the HLC Peer Corps Committee on Diversity providedrecommendations to HLC on the role of equity in quality assurance: how institutions demonstrate alignment to standards and their stated mission and goals, measure and assess the commitment, and show progress and continuous improvement. In addition, the committee seeks to provide opportunities to support HLC and member institutions’ responsibility in advancing equity based on a review of previous HLC reports, member institution feedback, and recommendations related to diversity, equity and inclusion.

The Role of Equity in Quality Assurance (September 2022)

Equity in Access and Student Success

The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) conducted the Equity in Access and Success survey in January and February 2020 with the following goals in mind: capture a broad overview of the equity-related perspectives and practices among member institutions, and gather recommendations for defining HLC’s own role in advancing equity in higher education.

A total of 361 institutions responded to the survey, accounting for 37% of HLC’s membership. Survey participants provided important insights into the diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) practices currently taking place at their campuses, as well as practical strategies to address inequities among the communities that they serve.

Equity in Access and Success Survey (March 2021)