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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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Department of Education Issues Guidance on Credit Hour; Commission Invites Comments |
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The Department of Education has adopted final regulations on credit hour and program length. Last week the Commission received a letter from the Department of Education Office of Postsecondary Education offering "Guidance to Institutions and Accrediting Agencies Regarding a Credit Hour as Defined in the Final Regulations Published on October 29, 2010." The Commission is interested in your responses to the provisions of the Guidance letter. |
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Commission Releases Proposed Revisions to the Criteria for Accreditation |
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The Alpha version of the proposed revisions to the Criteria for Accreditation, including the Minimum Expectations and Obligations of Affiliation, is now available for review.
For the current versions of these documents, visit:
Criteria for Accreditation
Minimum Expectations within the Criteria for Accreditation
Obligations of Affiliation |
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Substantive Change and Accreditation Status |
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The Commission recognizes that change at institutions of higher learning is constant and it supports change to improve educational quality. The Commission has defined specific conditions under which the institution needs to obtain authorization before implementing changes because they may affect accreditation. |
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