Higher Learning Commission (HLC) Accreditation
Members of the LSSU Campus Community
LSSU completed its ten-year Self Study report in preparation for its reaccreditation visit on October 24-26, 2011. The Self-Study report and associated documents are available by selecting the “Self-Study Documents” link to the left. These documents have also been provided to the HLC for their review and archival.
Approximately two months after the visit, the HLC provided its draft report to LSSU for review and comment. That report is also available by selecting the “Draft HLC Report” link on the left side of this webpage.
The report is generally positive - noting that LSSU has met all the required criteria for continued accreditation. We are, however, required to report to the HLC on four items; which I’ve noted below. These “Monitoring Reports” are due by February 1, 2013.
Monitoring Reports:
- A clearly defined Tenure and Promotion process aligned with the faculty collective bargaining agreement.
- IT Strategic plan and Professional Development/Training Plan for IT personnel.
- A university assessment plan outlining a clear process for collecting, disseminating and implementing assessment results.
- A plan indicating how the Shared Governance model has progressed and results from the model as it has impacted the new reorganizational structure.
The Draft HLC Report provides further information regarding the monitoring reports. In addition to these reports, LSSU must also respond to the Draft Report itself. This response is due by January 10, 2012 and may address any factual errors.
I will continue to update the LSSU/HLC webpages with information regarding the status of these reports as well as provide draft and final documents regarding the new HLC accreditation model called Pathways. The most recent issuance of the new HLC criteria for accreditation (issued 12-15-2011) is available by selecting the “Pathways” link on the left.
Sincerely,
Morrie Walworth
Provost & Vice President
Lake Superior State University
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