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What is Higher Learning Commission (HLC) accreditation?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

While many academic agencies accredit particular programs of study (education, nursing, social work, etc.), the Higher Learning Commission is one of five regional accrediting bodies that act as \u201cgatekeepers\u201d for the federal government to assure the quality and effectiveness of all institutions receiving Title IV financial aid funding. Specifically, these regional accreditors ensure that colleges and universities meet certain standards regarding fulfillment of their missions, effective operations, quality teaching and learning, student success, and sufficient resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why is HLC accreditation important for UA Little Rock?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

HLC accreditation offers UA Little Rock the opportunity to demonstrate to the public that it operates with quality, integrity, sound planning and budgeting, and self-assessment for continuous improvement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Accreditation ensures that colleges and universities deliver high-quality educational programs. Additionally, only accredited institutions are eligible to receive federal funds for higher education, including student financial aid and research funds. Accreditation also gives students the ability to transfer credits between accredited schools, and some graduate schools only accept students who graduated from accredited schools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What does HLC look for when it accredits colleges and universities?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The HLC has established a set of four criteria for review:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Criterion 1: Mission
Criterion 2: Integrity: Ethical and Responsible Conduct
Criterion 3: Teaching and Learning for Student Success
Criterion 4: Sustainability: Institutional Effectiveness, Resources and Planning<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The university\u2019s Assurance Argument demonstrates how it meets these criteria through linked evidence files. The HLC Peer Review Team will evaluate each of the criteria in the Assurance Argument for its evidence and determine whether the criteria is fully met, met with concerns or not met. If any of the criteria are met with concern or not met, additional reporting may be required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When was UA Little Rock\u2019s last institutional accreditation visit?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

UA Little Rock Rock was recently reaffirmed for by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) through 2029-2030 academic year. HLC is a regional accrediting organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is the Open Pathway?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

All higher education institutions accredited by the HLC must undergo a periodic comprehensive evaluation and must meet the HLC Criteria for Accreditation. However, each institution follows one of three pathways to reaccreditation as set out by the HLC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Open Pathway is a 10-year cycle that includes the submission of the Assurance Argument at a year-four review. The Open Pathway also requires the institution to conduct a Quality Initiative in years five through nine of the cycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What were some important dates in the accreditation process?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Public Comment Period \u2013 July 2029
Complete Quality Initiative Report \u2013 Aug. 2029
Mock Site Visit by Peer Reviewers \u2013 August 2029
Lock in Federal Compliance Report \u2013 Dec. 2029
Lock in Assurance Argument \u2013 Jan. 2030
Site Visit \u2013 Feb. 2030<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How can I get involved?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

UA Little Rock will be providing more information about the accreditation process and how the campus community can get involved through upcoming events and communication. Become familiar with UA Little Rock\u2019s mission and vision statements, and consider how they impact your responsibilities and experiences at the university. That way you will be prepared to discuss UA Little Rock\u2019s mission and vision with members of the accreditation review team should you have the opportunity to interact with the team members during the site visit.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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A list of these programs and their review cycles can be found below, and official letters of accreditation are archived in the Provost\u2019s Office. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The list is divided into three sections for each college College of Business, Health, and Human Services (CBHHS), College of Humanities, Arts, Social Sciences, and Education (CHASSE), and the William H. Bowen School of Law (Law). The list for the Donaghey College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (DSTEM) can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/ualr.edu\/cstem\/academic-program-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>UA Little Rock values the regular comprehensive program self-studies and external program reviews that are part of the disciplinary accreditation process. In particular, the accreditation process provides an opportunity for program faculty and UA Little Rock administrators to examine program quality and efficacy and to plan together for improvements in student learning outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ualr.edu\/cstem\/academic-program-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DSTEM<\/a><br>\n<a href=\"#CBHHS\">CBHHS<\/a><br>\n<a href=\"#CHASSE\">CHASSE<\/a><br>\n<a href=\"#Law\">Law<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-college-of-business-health-and-human-services\">College of Business, Health, and Human Services<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table striped\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>UA Little Rock Program<\/th><th>Accrediting Agency<\/th><th>Status<\/th><th>Last Date<\/th><th>Next Date<\/th><th>Frequency<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Accounting BBA<\/td><td>American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business<\/td><td>Good Standing<\/td><td>Feb-2018<\/td><td>Feb-2023<\/td><td>5 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>American Sign Language AS<\/td><td>Commission on Collegiate Interpreter Education<\/td><td>Full Approval\/ Continuing<\/td><td>2011<\/td><td>2021<\/td><td>10 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Business GC<\/td><td>American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business<\/td><td>Good Standing<\/td><td>2017<\/td><td>2022-23<\/td><td>5 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Business Administration MBA<\/td><td>American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business<\/td><td>Good Standing<\/td><td>Feb-2018<\/td><td>Feb-2023<\/td><td>5 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Business Analytics CP<\/td><td>American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business<\/td><td>Good Standing<\/td><td>2017<\/td><td>2022-23<\/td><td>5 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Business Analytics BBA<\/td><td>American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business<\/td><td>Good Standing<\/td><td>2017<\/td><td>2022-23<\/td><td>5 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Business Analytics GC<\/td><td>American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business<\/td><td>Good Standing<\/td><td>2017<\/td><td>2022-23<\/td><td>5 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Business Information Systems GC<\/td><td>American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business<\/td><td>Good Standing<\/td><td>Feb-2018<\/td><td>Feb-2023<\/td><td>5 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Business Information Systems BBA<\/td><td>American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business<\/td><td>Good Standing<\/td><td>Feb-2018<\/td><td>Feb-2023<\/td><td>5 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Business Information Systems and Analytics MS<\/td><td>American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business<\/td><td>Good Standing<\/td><td>Feb-2018<\/td><td>Feb-2023<\/td><td>5 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Communication Sciences & Disorders BS<\/td><td>Arkansas Department of Higher Education<\/td><td>Full Approval\/ Continuing<\/td><td>2014<\/td><td>2023-24<\/td><td>9 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Finance BBA<\/td><td>American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business<\/td><td>Good Standing<\/td><td>Feb-2018<\/td><td>Feb-2023<\/td><td>5 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Financial Accounting Analysis GC<\/td><td>American Assembly of Collegiate Schools of Business<\/td><td>Good Standing<\/td><td>Feb-2018<\/td><td>Feb-2023<\/td><td>5 years<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Health Education and Promotion BS<\/td><td>Certification by National Health Education Credentialing. 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Bowen School of Law<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table striped\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>UA Little Rock Program<\/th><th>Accrediting Agency<\/th><th>Status<\/th><th>Last Date<\/th><th>Next Date<\/th><th>Frequency<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Law JD<\/td><td>American Bar Association and Association of American Law Schools<\/td><td>Accredited<\/td><td>2017<\/td><td>2023-24<\/td><td>7 years<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#top\">Go to the Top<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A number of UA Little Rock programs maintain accreditation, licensure or certification through discipline-specific accrediting bodies. A list of these programs and their review cycles can be found below, and <a href=\"https:\/\/ualr.edu\/accreditation\/accredited-programs\/\" class=\"more-link\">…<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> Accredited Programs<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":88,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-149","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.5 (Yoast SEO v27.5) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Accredited Programs - Accreditation - UA Little Rock<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/ualr.edu\/accreditation\/accredited-programs\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Accredited Programs\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"A number of UA Little Rock programs maintain accreditation, licensure or certification through discipline-specific accrediting bodies. 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HLC is an institutional accrediting organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the 2019-20 academic year, UA Little Rock completed the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hlcommission.org\/Accreditation\/open-overview.html\">Open Pathway<\/a> that included a Quality Initiative Project, compiling information and feedback from every sector of the university community, a Comprehensive Evaluation, and a Site Visit. The process resulted in a reaffirmation on a 10-year cycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>UA Little Rock will undergo a midpoint assurance review at the Open Pathway in 2023-2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn more about UA Little Rock’s <a href=\"https:\/\/ualr.edu\/about\/mission\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">vision and mission<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Higher Learning Commission last accredited UA Little Rock on May 4, 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Monitoring, Financial Indicator; Report Accepted on March 21, 2016.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information, review the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hlcommission.org\/institution\/1031\/\">Higher Learning Commission Statement of Accreditation Status<\/a> (May 4, 2020).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Higher Learning Commission<\/strong><br>\n230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500<br>\nChicago, Illinois 60604-1411<br>\nPhone: 800-621-7440 \/ Fax: 312-263-0456<br>\n<a href=\"mailto:info@hlcommission.org\">info@hlcommission.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<p><!-- Start of HLC Accreditation Mark Digital Badge code --><\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 100%; max-width: 150px; max-height: 166px;\">\n<div style=\"position: relative; padding-bottom: 110.67%; height: auto; overflow: hidden;\"><iframe id=\"HLC\" style=\"overflow: hidden; border: 0px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; background-color: transparent; top: 0px; left: 0px; width: 100%; height: 100%; position: absolute;\" title=\"Higher Learning Commission Accreditation Status\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn2.yoshki.com\/badgeframe?34\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- End of HLC Accreditation Mark Digital Badge code --><\/p>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-programs-accreditation\">Programs Accreditation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A number of UA Little Rock programs maintain accreditation, licensure, or certification through discipline-specific accrediting bodies. <a href=\"https:\/\/ualr.edu\/accreditation\/accredited-programs\/\">Explore the list of these accredited, licensed, and registered programs<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>UA Little Rock Rock was reaffirmed for accreditation in 2020 on the Open Pathway by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). 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