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Wed, 02/26/2025

Defining the relationship between federal compliance regulations and HLC enforcement

How are the accreditation standards for higher education institutions determined? With the University of Kansas’ 10-year reaffirmation of accreditation site visit approaching on March 3-5, one might wonder who sets and enforces those benchmarks. ...

Fri, 11/22/2024

Review the HLC Assurance Argument

Message sent to faculty, staff and students on Monday, Nov. 11, 2024 inviting review of the assurance argument.
Wed, 09/04/2024

What to Expect During the HLC Mock Site Visit: A Guide for the KU Community

With the University of Kansas’ mock site accreditation visit set for Monday, Sept. 9, on the Lawrence campus and Tuesday, Sept. 10, on the Medical Center campus, the entire KU community is encouraged to participate in the scheduled meetings and forums. ...

Wed, 09/04/2024

Mission is vital to accreditation

In preparation for the University of Kansas’ 10-year reaffirmation of accreditation and comprehensive site visit in March with the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), KU is hosting a mock site visit review Sept. 9-10. This will be a practice for the KU community, including faculty, academic and professional staff, and students,...

Wed, 08/21/2024

Higher Learning Commission accepts KU’s Quality Initiative

LAWRENCE — After years of development and implementation, the University of Kansas’ Quality Initiative has been approved by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). ...

Wed, 08/21/2024

Academic program assessment process revamped to better evaluate student learning

LAWRENCE — The University of Kansas continues efforts toward reaffirmation of accreditation through the Higher Learning Commission, whose peer review team will visit and evaluate KU’s campuses March 3-4, 2025. An earlier mock site review will take place Sept. 9-10. The HLC determines whether an institution merits accreditation or reaffirmation...

Tue, 04/02/2024

Professor, librarian co-teach students to create open access podcast

The university is continuing efforts for reaffirmation of accreditation through the Higher Learning Commission, whose peer review team will visit KU in March 2025. The HLC determines whether an institution merits accreditation or reaffirmation of accreditation based on the standards of quality outlined in its Criteria for Accreditation. Criterion 3...

Fri, 02/16/2024

KU affirms commitment to ethical, professional research ahead of HLC review

From preparing scientific protocols to conducting compliant and ethical research, managing research projects and collaborative relationships as a first-time principal investigator can be daunting at first. Dyan Morgan, associate teaching professor in undergraduate biology, said University of Kansas research resources, faculty and staff have been critical in facilitating her research...

Tue, 08/08/2023

HLC Bulletin August 2023

IN THIS ISSUE: KU’s quality initiative: evidence-based assessment, and a closer look at the criteria for accreditation: Core Component 1.C
Tue, 06/27/2023

HLC Bulletin June 2023

IN THIS ISSUE: Federal compliance is a key part of reaffirmation, and a closer look at Core Component 1.B
Thu, 04/27/2023

HLC Bulletin April 2023

IN THIS ISSUE: KU core learning outcomes review for continuous quality improvement and a closer look at the criteria for accreditation: Core Component 1.A
Thu, 03/23/2023

HLC Bulletin: March 2023

IN THIS ISSUE: Degree-level assessments, degree maps and upcoming events.
Thu, 03/02/2023

Save the Dates: March 3 & 4, 2025

Two years from now, on March 3 and 4, 2025, the University of Kansas will welcome a group of important visitors to our campuses. They are peers from other universities who will conduct a thorough evaluation of KU’s processes, operations, and activities to ensure they meet the high academic standards...

Tue, 02/14/2023

HLC Bulletin: February 2023

IN THIS ISSUE: HLC committees represent a wide cross-section of the university community, committees focus on evidence collection & areas needing improvement and more.
Fri, 02/03/2023

HLC: A Jayhawks Rising Core Foundation

VIDEO: Provost Barbara Bichelmeyer hosts HLC Steering Committee Co-Chairs Stephen Mazza and Isaac Opole to discuss the HLC reaffirmation process and its importance as a core foundation that informs Jayhawks Rising. ...

Thu, 01/05/2023

HLC Bulletin: January 2023

IN THIS ISSUE: The Intersection of HLC and Jayhawks Rising.
Tue, 11/29/2022

HLC Bulletin: November 2022

IN THIS ISSUE: Reaffirmation of accreditation and continuous quality improvement, and the next major event on the path to reaffirmation.
Tue, 10/25/2022

Institutional Learning Goals Provide Blueprint for Student Success

The University of Kansas is taking a more structured approach in understanding and evaluating the knowledge and skills students gain as they progress through their academic careers. ...

Wed, 09/28/2022

Chancellor's Weekly Update Looks at Institutional Learning Goals

Provost Barbara Bichelmeyer sits in as host of the Chancellor's weekly video update and discusses HLC and institutional learning goals with guests.
Mon, 08/29/2022

KU Launches Higher Learning Commission Accreditation Reaffirmation Process

In a little more than two years, the University of Kansas will undergo evaluation by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) to reaffirm its accreditation. On Aug. 29, steering committee team members from all KU campuses will assemble in the Kansas Union’s Big 12 Room to formally begin a comprehensive process. ...

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