HLC’s 125th Anniversary
Advancing Together / 1895–2020
HLC was formed in 1895 as the North Central Association, a voluntary association of diverse institutions with a common purpose: the continuing improvement of higher education. Throughout 2020, HLC will commemorate this 125th anniversary in many ways, sharing interesting historical facts, photos and features.
Features
Work at HLC During the Past 15, 20 and 25-Plus Years
A key part of HLC’s history of innovation, quality assurance and value to members can also be traced to its staff members’ daily work. As part of the 125th Anniversary celebration, HLC asked long-time staffers to discuss their memories of HLC.
The Intrinsic Peer Corps: An Integral Part of HLC’s History and Growth
The HLC Peer Corps is such an integral part of ensuring quality assurance it is difficult to imagine accreditation without it.
Innovating Since 1895
During its 125-year history, HLC has seen many things change. However, there are a few eternal elements, including innovation, quality assurance and mission.
HLC Profile: President Barbara Gellman-Danley
Each issue of Leaflet in 2020 will include a feature tied to the 125th anniversary, spotlighting a significant event, activity or person in HLC's history. The series starts with a profile of HLC President Barbara Gellman-Danley, a lifelong learner and born leader heading the organization as it celebrates the past and looks toward the future.
Advancing Together: HLC Begins Yearlong Celebration of 125th Anniversary
Throughout the year, HLC will be commemorating this anniversary in many ways and invites its members to participate!
Timeline
Photo Gallery
A familiar scene from NCA Annual Conference registration (circa 1990)
HLC centennial banners decorating Chicago streets in 1995
Peer reviewers in 1974 evaluating annual reports from member institutions
In the 1990s, annual conference registration included a lot of paper handouts.
The Annual Conference Share Fair dates back to the 1980s.
HLC was formerly known as the North Central Association Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (NCA-CIHE).
Before there was an app for that, HLC shared conference updates via bulletin boards.
Staff member Marisol Gomez has been at HLC for more than 20 years, since before HLC went digital.
Former HLC president Patsy Thrash in the mid-1990s
Past HLC presidents at the 1966 NCA Annual Meeting