Report of February Board Actions

The Board of Trustees of the Higher Learning Commission met on February 21-22, 2013. The following actions took place.

Proposed Policy Changes   

The Board approved on first reading the following proposed revised policies. The Commission invites comments on these proposed policies before the Board takes final action in June 2013. Comments can be sent to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Comments must be received by May 6, 2013.



Policy changes related to Assumed Practices and the Obligations of Affiliation: First Reading
 
* In the past the Criteria for Accreditation, which now include the Assumed Practices, have been reviewed in their entirety every five years. In the future, adjustments to the Criteria or Assumed Practices will be considered by the Board annually, usually with first reading in February and second reading in June.

Adopted Policy Changes   

The Board adopted the following revised policies. They are effective immediately unless otherwise noted.

Policy changes related to transparency

Institutional Actions   

The Board of Trustees took action on a number of institutions. These actions will be posted on the Commission's website once the institutions have been notified.

Institutional Update is Open

Each year, the Commission requires each member institution to provide an update on organizational health through the Institutional Update. The 2012-2013 Institutional Update will be open from March 4 to April 19, 2013. Completion of the Institutional Update is a requirement of affiliation with the Commission. Log in today!

Register Now for the 2013 HLC Annual Conference

The General Program provides a forum in which affiliated institutions promote best practice, showcase innovations, examine issues and challenges, and report on recent developments affecting higher education. Attend Commission presentations on the new Criteria for Accreditation, the Standard, Open, and AQIP Pathways for reaffirmation of accreditation, Federal Regulations, and institutional change. Register Now!

New Criteria for Accreditation Adopted

In February 2012, the Board of Trustees adopted the following revised policies.

Policy changes related to Criteria for Accreditation

Policy changes related to Institutional Obligations of Affiliation

For additional information on the new Criteria for Accreditation, see the Criteria Booklet.