ALO Orientation: An Introduction to the Role at HLC
Start: Monday, June 9, 2025
End: Monday, July 28, 2025
Location: Virtual, Self-Paced via SparQ
Registration Fee: $200 per person
Register By: May 27, 2025 | 11:59 p.m. CT
Get the information you need to be successful as a new Accreditation Liaison Officer in this self-paced orientation course. The course includes overviews of the accreditation and peer review processes as well as information on managing substantive change, required reporting to HLC and resources available to you.
You will hear from experienced ALOs and get tips on how to work successfully with HLC staff and build support for accreditation work on campus. You’ll also have the opportunity to attend three live Zoom sessions with HLC staff members, experienced ALOs and course facilitators for more information and Q&A.
Who Should Attend?
New ALOs responsible for coordinating and managing their institution’s accreditation relationship with HLC are invited to attend.
If you have attended HLC’s Annual Conference, this training will dive deeper into topics covered during ALO-related sessions.
Program Fees
$200.00 per person
Payment Options
Credit Card
Payment via credit card is preferred. HLC accepts Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover.
Checks/ACH
Please email [email protected] with your check’s tracking information if you select this method.
Additions & Replacements
Modifications
After registering, you can modify your information using the confirmation code received in the confirmation email after registration. For assistance, email [email protected].
Cancellations & Refunds
You can cancel your registration online using the confirmation number you received in your registration confirmation email. If you’re unable to cancel your registration online, please email [email protected].
Refunds resulting from cancellations will be based on the following dates:
- Cancellations requested on or before May 26, 2025 will be eligible for a full refund, less a $25 processing fee per person.
- Cancellations requested between May 27 and June 9, 2025, will be eligible for a 50% refund, less a $25 processing fee per person.
- No-shows or cancellations requested on or after June 10, 2025 are not eligible for a refund.
Technology and Materials
SparQ
Participants will access this orientation through SparQ, HLC’s collaborative learning hub. Prior to the start of the course, you’ll receive an email from [email protected] with your login and more information about navigating the course.
If you do not receive the email invitation to SparQ prior to the start date, check your spam/promotions folders first, then contact [email protected].
Zoom
Three live sessions will be held via Zoom. Attendees, or their institutions, are responsible for installing and configuring any software or hardware necessary to participate. Follow these steps while checking device compatibility:
- Check the Zoom System Requirements to confirm your device can support the platform.
- Run an Internet Speed Test on the device(s) that will be used to connect to the online meeting. Compare the results to the Zoom system requirements to ensure the internet speed matches the recommended bandwidth for meeting attendees.
- Turn on your built-in computer camera or webcam and connect. Visit the Zoom Download Center to check if the latest version is installed or to update your Zoom application. For the best attendee experience, we recommend that you turn on your built-in computer camera or webcam and connect your audio directly through your device or with headphones.
Additional Zoom guidelines and event-specific instructions will be sent out to registered attendees closer to the event date.
