Higher Learning Commission approves UALR’s Quality Initiative

UALR recently received approval from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) to proceed with our proposed Quality Initiative project as part of the Open Pathway reaccreditation process. The Open Pathway is one of three options to maintain accreditation with the HLC. This method focuses on quality assurance and institutional improvement and allows institutions to design a Higher Learning Commission approves UALR’s Quality Initiative

Higher Learning Commission (HLC) Criteria for Accreditation

The Criteria for Accreditation are the standards of quality by which the Commission determines whether an institution merits accreditation or reaffirmation of accreditation. The following is a quick overview of the five criteria for accreditation by the HLC. For more detailed information, see the HLC Criteria for Accreditation Policy. Criterion 1. Mission The institution’s mission Higher Learning Commission (HLC) Criteria for Accreditation