
Section 3: Institutional Processes
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response
Temporary Emergency Policy Related to COVID-19—Number: INST.COVID.10.010
Chapter A: Implementation of HLC Criteria and Requirements
Part 10: General
Determining Institutional Quality—Number: INST.A.10.010
Evaluative Framework for the HLC Criteria—Number: INST.A.10.020
Institutional Conformity With Commission Requirements—Number: INST.A.10.030
Chapter B: Requirements for Achieving and Maintaining Membership
Part 10: General
Jurisdiction—Number: INST.B.10.010
Components of Accredited or Candidate Institutions—Number: INST.B.10.020
Related Entities—Number: INST.B.10.030
Part 20: Becoming and Defining a Member Institution
Eligibility—Number: INST.B.20.010
Candidacy—Number: INST.B.20.020
Accreditation—Number: INST.B.20.030
Change of Control, Structure or Organization—Number: INST.B.20.040
Part 30: Obligations of Membership
Voluntary Resignation of Accreditation or Candidacy—Number: INST.B.30.010
Obligations of Membership—Number: INST.B.30.020
Dues and Fees—Number: INST.B.30.030
Public Disclosure—Number: INST.B.30.040
Chapter C: Process for Reaffirmation
Part 10: Substantive Requirements for Reaffirmation of Accreditation
Substantive Requirements for Reaffirmation of Accreditation—Number: INST.C.10.010
Process Requirements for Each Pathway—Number: INST.C.10.020
Process Requirements Leading to Commission Action for Reaffirmation—Number: INST.C.10.030
Part 20: Institutional Data
Institutional Data for Commission Teams—Number: INST.C.20.010
Chapter D: Decision-Making Bodies and Processes
Part 10: Board of Trustees
Board of Trustees—Number: INST.D.10.010
Part 20: Institutional Actions Council
Institutional Actions Council—Number: INST.D.20.010
Part 30: Staff Actions and Recommendations
Staff Actions and Recommendations—Number: INST.D.30.010
Part 40: Institutional Actions Council Processes
Institutional Actions Council Processes—Number: INST.D.40.010
Chapter E: Sanctions, Adverse Actions, and Appeals
Part 10: Notice
Notice—Number: INST.E.10.010
Part 20: Probation
Probation—Number: INST.E.20.010
Part 30: Show-Cause
Show-Cause—Number: INST.E.30.010
Part 40: External Expertise in Sanctions or Show-Cause
External Expertise in Sanctions or Show-Cause—Number: INST.E.40.010
Part 60: Denial or Withdrawal of Status
Denial or Withdrawal of Status—Number: INST.E.60.010
Part 70: Special Protocols Related to Adverse Actions
Special Protocols Related to Sanctions and Adverse Actions—Number: INST.E.70.010
Part 80: Reapplication Following a Denial or Withdrawal of Status
Reapplication Following a Denial or Withdrawal of Status—Number: INST.E.80.010
Part 90: Appeals
Appeals—Number: INST.E.90.010
Chapter F: Maintenance and Monitoring
Part 10: Routine Monitoring
Routine Monitoring and Data Collection—Number: INST.F.10.010
Part 20: Intermittent Monitoring
Special Monitoring—Number: INST.F.20.010
Financial Panels—Number: INST.F.20.020
Non-substantive Changes in the Accreditation Relationship Between an Institution and the Commission—Number INST.F.20.030
Substantive Change—Number: INST.F.20.040
Review of Substantive Change—Number: INST.F.20.050
Monitoring of Substantive Change—Number: INST.F.20.060
Processes for Seeking Approval of Change of Control—Number: INST.F.20.070
Monitoring Related to Change of Control, Structure or Organization—Number: INST.F.20.080
Chapter G: Commission Information
Part 10: General
Management of Commission Information—Number: INST.G.10.010
Official Records—Number: INST.G.10.020