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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.

Recent News

Updates to Institutional Change Policies

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.

Commission Public Disclosure Notice on Dana College

The Commission Public Disclosure Notice on Dana College is available for download as a PDF. Please see the Directory for more information.

Report of Board Actions

The Commission’s Board of Trustees met on June 23-24, 2010. The following actions took place:

The Board adopted on second reading the amended Bylaws for the Higher Learning Commission.
The Board approved on first reading a proposed new policy related to: Substantial Presence in the Region.
The Board adopted on second reading a series of new and amended policies related to: Substantive Change and Decision Process. The policies are effective immediately unless otherwise noted.
The Board adopted the preliminary budget for Fiscal Year 2011 and the 2011 Dues and Fees Schedule.

Commission Offices have Moved

The NCA Higher Learning Commission has moved to a new address:
230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500
Chicago, IL 60604-1413

The phone numbers, e-mail addresses, and Web site remain the same.

House Conducts Hearing on Standards for Credits and Program Length

Commission President Sylvia Manning testified at a hearing of the U.S. House of Representatives Education and Labor Committee on June 17 on standards for program credit hours.

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