HLC Annual Conference
April 13–16, 2024 | Chicago
Higher Ground: The Future of Higher Education
About the Conference
The HLC Annual Conference brings the higher ed community together in Chicago to share ideas and insights on the latest in the field. Learn from HLC staff and leading thinkers, researchers and advocates during this multi-day event to inspire your work on campus. Network with attendees from institutions of every classification and size from across the country.
Call for Proposals
Thank you for your 2024 Annual Conference proposal submissions. The application is now closed. Selections will be made this fall.
Program at a Glance
The full conference program will be released in early 2024. Program schedule is subject to change.
Peer Review Updates and Training
Get updates on HLC policies and procedures and best practices for conducting and leading evaluations. Special training sessions will be offered for new team chairs, presidents, new Institutional Actions Council members, and substantive change reviewers and chairs.
Open to: Active members of HLC’s Peer Corps. Training sessions are invitation only.
Seeking Accreditation Workshop
Seeking accreditation with HLC? This workshop reviews Eligibility and Candidacy, along with the Accelerated Process for Initial Accreditation. Learn HLC's Eligibility Requirements and tips for offering evidence, and prepare for comprehensive evaluations related to seeking accreditation.
Open to: Anyone leading their institution’s process of seeking accreditation
Preparing Effective Administrators Workshop
Improve administrator skills for institutional effectiveness, planning, and resource management with a blend of presentation, application and small group activities.
Open to: New or rising administrators, faculty and staff members, or representatives of independent organizations
Centering Learning Workshop
This workshop focuses on concepts for improving student learning and ensuring quality educational offerings. Explore connections between assessment of student learning, student success outcomes, and practice of regular program review through presentations, small group activities, and networking.
Open to: Administrators, faculty and staff members, or representatives of independent organizations responsible for the continuous improvement of student learning and student success.
Conversations with Presidents and Trustees
Engage with HLC's president and trustees as well as invited speakers on key issues in higher ed and accreditation.
Open to: CEOs and Presidents
General Program
Saturday, April 13–Tuesday, April 16
The General Program is an opportunity for higher ed professionals to share their knowledge and experience with peers and colleagues. We invite our member institutions and others to promote best practices, showcase innovations, examine common issues and challenges, and report on recent developments in higher ed.
Open to: All higher ed professionals, including HLC institutional representatives and peer reviewers
Save the Date
- Registration Opens:
- November 2023
- Full Program Released:
- Early 2024
- 2025 Conference:
- April 5–8, 2025
- 2026 Conference:
- March 21–24, 2026
