News and Publications
Read up on the latest news from HLC. Access publications covering issues facing higher ed and supporting member colleges and universities. Learn about and engage with HLC community through Leaflet.
Leaflet
The Leaflet is a snapshot of the work HLC does to fulfill its mission. Published six times a year, it provides updates, news and resources regarding HLC, accreditation and the higher education industry.
Current Issue:
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BGD Says
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HLC Board Adopts Revised Criteria and Assumed Practices
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Coming Soon: Application and Guidance on Offering Reduced-Credit Bachelor’s Programs
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Get Your #HLC2025 Proposals Ready! The Application Opens July 22
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Advocacy and Policy Update
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10 Questions for HLC Peer Reviewer Purva DeVol
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Q & A with new HLC Trustee Joi Cunningham
Newsroom
Latest News
HLC Launches Guidelines and Review Process for Reduced-Credit Bachelor’s Degrees
September 3, 2025—HLC has released guidelines and an application process that can pave the way for colleges and universities accredited by HLC to offer reduced-credit bachelor’s degree programs.
C-RAC Sends Letter to Education Department on Accreditation Regulations
March 28, 2024—HLC, a member of the Council of Regional Accrediting Commissions (C-RAC), signed on to a letter to the U.S. Department of Education providing feedback on the recent round of Negotiated Rulemaking regarding accreditation regulations.
HLC’s Credential Lab Receives $500,000 Grant for Innovation Center
February 26, 2024—HLC’s Credential Lab, designed to create an approach for the quality assurance of organizations offering short-term certificates and credentials and to develop resources and training on best practices, was recently awarded a three-year, $500,000 grant from ECMC Foundation to extend this innovation-focused initiative.
Publications
2024 Trends
HLC compiles an annual list of higher education trends to inform its work to support member institutions and provide insight into the future of postsecondary education.
Student Records
New white paper written in collaboration with the higher ed compacts illustrates the variety of activities, across the Triad, to help students gain access to student records.
Consumer Awareness
Written with the Credential Engine and the Indiana Commission for Higher Education, this report looks at the state of higher ed information and ways consumers can navigate it.
