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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. ...
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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. ...
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,...
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). ...
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...
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...
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...
HLC Bulletin August 2023
HLC Bulletin June 2023
HLC Bulletin April 2023
HLC Bulletin: March 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...
HLC Bulletin: February 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. ...
HLC Bulletin: January 2023
HLC Bulletin: November 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. ...
Chancellor's Weekly Update Looks at Institutional Learning Goals
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. ...