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
HLC staff, like many people around the world, are working remotely to continue serving member institutions through the pandemic. Here are a few photos documenting HLC's work-from-home experience over the past few months.
Virtual meetings keep HLC processes moving and allow staff a bit of face time.
An advantage of working from home for Accreditation Processes Coordinator Kerry Lofton has been frequent visits from the kids.
HLC staff members have kept the comradery alive with Friday afternoon Zoom happy hours.
Associate Director of Communications Jessica Glowinski-Garfield's office assistant Vex welcomes the team's new junior assistant, River.
VP of Accreditation Relations Linnea Stenson hasn't left home without a mask and shades this summer (at least this seems to be Linnea.)
Meetings and Events Coordinator Rachel Zibrat gets on-site supervision from Rosie during a meeting.
HLC staff close out another week with a virtual gathering.
As Associate Director of IT, Norma Castrejon is paperless but Sonic the hedgehog stands ready on her desk, just in case Norma needs a place to pin a reminder.