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Introducing HLC’s News Brief
A new way to stay connected with HLC: The Leaflet is taking on an updated format.
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Teach-Out, Pathway and Risk Indicator Policy Changes AdoptedÂ
HLC’s Board of Trustees also preliminarily approved proposed changes related to Administrative Probation and seeking accreditation at its February meeting.
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BGD Says
Our HLCÂ staff and board members are staying on top of changes in order to share information with you and provide any guidance as it relates to accreditation.
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HLC Joins ACE Regarding Reconciliation Bill Concerns
HLC joined the American Council on Education and other higher education associations, in writing to members of Congress to express concerns regarding provisions contained in the Senate reconciliation titles proposed by the Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) and Committee on Finance.
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Introducing HLC’s News Brief
A new way to stay connected with HLC: The Leaflet is taking on an updated format.
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What’s Next for Higher Ed? Higher Learning 2025 Encore WebinarsÂ
Attend this two-day virtual speaker series to hear encore presentations from HLC’s annual conference on hot topics relevant to all higher ed leaders.Â