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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: November 2022
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Board Report: Proposed and Adopted Policy Changes
Following its November meeting, HLC’s Board of Trustees is seeking comment on proposed policy changes related to fraud and abuse, recruiting and enrollment practices, and accommodations for emergencies or institutional disruptions, among other topics. The Board also adopted policy changes and took action on a number of institutions.
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Your Partner to Propel
Over the past year, we have solicited feedback from you: our members, peer reviewers and stakeholders. From that feedback we have identified what it means to be your accreditor. The HLC brand is the foundation upon which we build our identity—how we look and sound. We are pleased to introduce HLC’s updated brand.
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EVOLVE: Update on Equity
The principles of diversity, equity, accessibility and inclusion are foundational to HLC’s daily service to its membership and the wider higher education community. As part of HLC’s Strategic Plan EVOLVE, the Equity Committee has been working to create definitions that best capture these concepts, in accordance with HLC’s mission.
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New Resources for Students and Peer Reviewers
HLC recently shared two new resources: a general guide to help students navigate the world of higher education, and a more technical guidebook for accreditors and peer reviewers on postsecondary education in prisons.
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A New Framework for HLC’s Programs and Services
HLC is expanding and diversifying the way member institutions can access information, resources, and support for quality improvement. Additionally, read new COVID-19 policies for 2023.
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Learn, Lead, and Luminate at the 2023 Annual Conference: Register Now
Registration for the 2023 HLC Annual Conference programs is now open! Start planning your weekend now by reserving your place in conference programs, booking lodging, and exploring session topics and keynote speakers.
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Advocacy and Higher Education Policy Update
Learn about new rules from the U.S. Department of Education, the potential congressional education committee changes resulting from the election, and the opportunity for collaboration between HLC and the state higher education agencies.
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New Mexico Military Institute Disaggregates the Data
By looking at data that helped the Institute understand what students are really experiencing versus what the Institute thought they experience, the New Mexico Military Institute has found an avenue to increasing student success.
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10 Questions for Academy Mentor Marjorie Dorimé-Williams
Marjorie Dorimé-Williams is an MDRC senior research associate and University of Missouri-Columbia assistant adjunct professor. As a mentor and facilitator with HLC’s Assessment Academy, she’s always enthusiastic and engaged.
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10 Questions for New HLC Trustee Lisa John
Lisa John, secretary of culture and humanities with the Chickasaw Nation in Ada, Oklahoma, joined the Higher Learning Commission’s Board of Trustees on September 1.