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. This includes information on proposed and adopted policies, new or updated procedures, professional development and training opportunities, profiles on members of the HLC community, information about HLC’s outreach and advocacy efforts, and much more.
Latest Issue: May 2024
BGD Says
HLC's President discusses proposed regulations from the U.S. Department of Education.
What We Heard From You
HLC’s takeaways from listening sessions at our 2024 Annual Conference.
Proposed Benchmarks for Student Success Outcomes
Learn about HLC’s approach to identifying benchmarks for evaluating student outcomes.
Peer Reviewers Recognized at HLC Annual Conference
HLC honored peer reviewers for their great work and service at the 2024 Peer Corps Awards Luncheon.
Improve Your Outcomes by Aligning Efforts Across Your Institution with HLC’s Academies
Academy teams have used their experience to create lasting change. Discover how you can too. Apply by June 10.
First Step Toward Identifying Quality Microcredential Organizations
Design team frames ideas for quality assurance for microcredential-related educational providers and meets with state partners, other providers for initial feedback.
Student Records Access
New white paper written in collaboration with the higher ed compacts illustrates the variety of activities to help students gain access to student records.
The Quality Initiative Journey: An Institution’s Experience
Creative teaching and learning both inside and outside the classroom focus of initiative to demonstrate continuous improvement.
Advocacy and Policy Update
HLC provides input to the U.S. Department of Education on potential new rules regarding accreditation as well as a new student success funding opportunity.
10 Questions for Academy Mentor Trudy Bers
Trudy Bers believes in giving back and continuing to learn all she can about higher education and has demonstrated that in her 30-plus years with HLC.