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How We Help You Thrive
Quality Assurance
Colleges and universities demonstrate quality by earning accreditation through our streamlined and efficient accreditation processes.
Continuous Improvement
We help you achieve your improvement goals with learning opportunities to refine or even revolutionize areas of your institution.
Leadership
As a thought leader in higher education, HLC understands and actively promotes sound leadership as critical for its institutions in achieving success.
Who We Are
Years of Experience
As a leading accreditor, HLC has been working closely for decades with colleges and universities around the country in order to achieve the shared goal of quality higher education for all.
Member Colleges & Universities
Our members represent the diversity of higher education: public universities, community colleges and private institutions, teaching on rural, urban and online campuses, serving students throughout the world.
Peer Reviewers
HLC’s accreditation reviews are primarily conducted by dedicated, volunteer peer reviewers who are trained to evaluate how institutions apply our requirements on campus and to provide consultation to help members continuously improve.
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HLC Board Adopts Revised Criteria and Assumed Practices
The Board also approved new proposed policy changes and adopted the dues and fees schedule for the coming academic year.
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Submit Comments Regarding HLC’s Continued Recognition With CHEA
The Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) invites comments on HLC’s continued recognition. Submit Comments by September 28.
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Federal Compliance Webinar
This webinar introduces HLC institutional representatives to recent changes to HLC’s Federal Compliance process, forms and technology.
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Demonstrating Quality: An Assurance Argument Virtual Workshop
To help you craft the Assurance Argument, institutions with an Assurance Review scheduled from September 2024 – May 2025 as part of a Year 4 or Year 10 evaluation are invited to participate in this interactive half-day workshop.