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The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) is an independent corporation and one of two commission members of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA), which is one of six regional institutional accreditors in the United States. The Higher Learning Commission accredits degree-granting post-secondary educational institutions in the North Central region.
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Statement on Marketing Practices at For-Profit Institutions |
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The Commission developed a statement on August 13, 2010 regarding the marketing practices at For-Profit Institutions. |
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Commission Responds to Proposed Regulations |
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The Commission has submitted a response to the U.S. Department of Education's proposed regulations as well as endorsed the American Council on Education's response. |
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Minimum Expectations within the Criteria for Accreditation |
The Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE) of the U.S. Department of Education has required the Commission to file a compliance report for a corrective action plan by August 2, 2010.
Two key components of that plan concern the Commission's policies on institutional change and its Criteria for Accreditation. |
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Updates to Institutional Change Policies |
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On July 1, 2010, the Commission's revised policies for notification and approval of institutional change become effective. The new policies reflect the Commission's effort to address the range and pace of change; to improve consistency and efficiency in the handling of requests; and to align our practices with federal definitions and the practices of sister agencies. |
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The Commission invites proposals for sessions at its 2011 Annual Conference. Proposals are welcome for the Pre-Conference PEAQ Workshop on Self-Study and the General Program. Proposals are due October 4, 2010. |
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