Recent News

Learn about the Commission’s New Pathways for Reaffirmation of Accreditation

The Commission currently offers two programs for maintaining accreditation: the Program to Evaluate and Advance Quality (PEAQ) and the Academic Quality Improvement Program (AQIP). In September 2012, the Commission begins a three-year transition during which PEAQ will be replaced by two new Pathways. These Pathways are described in the following booklets:

The Standard Pathway

The Open Pathway

AQIP continues as another pathway.

Institutional Update Closed April 13

Each year, the Commission requires each member institution to provide an update on organizational health through the Institutional Update (formerly AIDU). To request an extension, visit the Institutional Update page. 

Annual Conference Handouts Are Available

The 2012 Annual Conference will offer a variety of opportunities to gain information about the new Pathways model and the New Criteria for Accreditation.  Session handouts and conference resource materials are now available.

Report of February Board Actions

Adopted Policy Changes

The Board adopted the following revised policies. They are effective immediately unless otherwise noted.

Policy changes related to Criteria for Accreditation

Policy changes related to Institutional Obligations of Affiliation

Policy changes related to exit session

Policy changes related to 1) electronic records and communication and 2) peer reviewers on the handling of Commission records

For additional information on the new Criteria for Accreditation, see the Criteria Booklet.
For the current versions of these documents, visit:
Criteria for Accreditation
Minimum Expectations within the Criteria for Accreditation
Obligations of Affiliation

Proposed Policy Changes

The Board approved on first reading the following proposed revised policies. The Commission invites comments on these proposed policies before the Board takes final action in June 2012. Comments can be sent to policycomments@hlcommission.org. Comments must be received by May 9, 2012.

Policy changes related to Pathways for Reaffirmation of Accreditation
Policy changes related to federal compliance

Institutional Actions

The Board of Trustees took action on a number of institutions.  These actions will be posted on the Commission’s Web site once the institutions have been notified.