HLC Criteria Writing Teams

HLC Criteria Writing Teams

The Criteria for Accreditation are the standards of quality by which the Commission determines whether an institution merits accreditation or reaffirmation of accreditation. They are as follows, to include information on the assigned co-chairs and writing teams, comprised of faculty staff and students:

HLC Criteria include the following 5 areas:

Criterion One. Mission
The institution's mission is clear and articulated publicly; it guides the institution's operations.

Criterion Two. Integrity: Ethical and Responsible Conduct
The institution acts with integrity; its conduct is ethical and responsible.

Criterion Three. Teaching and Learning: Quality, Resources, and Support
The institution provides high quality education, wherever and however its offerings are delivered.

Criterion Four. Teaching and Learning: Evaluation and Improvement
The institution demonstrates responsibility for the quality of its educational programs, learning environments, and support services, and it evaluates their effectiveness for student learning through processes designed to promote continuous improvement.

Criterion Five. Resources, Planning and Institutional Effectiveness
The institution's resources, structures, and processes are sufficient to fulfill its mission, improve the quality of its educational offerings, and respond to future challenges and opportunities. The institution plans for the future.

Federal Compliance
As a federally recognized accrediting agency, the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) is required to assure that all its member institutions are meeting their Title IV program responsibilities as well as complying with the expectations of specific regulations accreditors mush enforce as part of their recognition by the U.S. Department of Education. Compliance with these requirements by both institutions and HLC is necessary to ensure that institutions accredited by the HLC are eligible for financial aid.

For a complete list of criteria, full descriptions and components.  

We welcome input and ideas from all students, staff, and faculty, and others.  You may direct comments, questions, and suggestions to Contact_Us-HLC@creighton.edu.