Welcome to HLC
What is HLC?
The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) is an independent corporation that was founded in 1895 as one of six regional accreditors in the United States. HLC accredits degree-granting post-secondary educational institutions in the United States. HLC is as an institutional accreditor, accrediting the institution as a whole.
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 five criteria are as follows:
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Mission
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Integrity: Ethical and Responsible Conduct
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Teaching and Learning: Quality, Resources, and Support
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Teaching and Learning: Evaluation and Improvement
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Resources, Planning, and Institutional Effectiveness
A message from Sheree Utash, President - WSU Tech
HLC Team Members

Sheree Utash
President

Justin Pfeifer
VP Student Success

Andy McFayden
Exec Dir., Strategic Communications

Amber Neises
VP People & Culture

Sarah Leftwich
VP Health Sciences & Grant Management

Jennifer Seymour
VP Gen Education & Applied Technologies

Marlo Dolezal
VP Finance & Administration

Scott Lucas
VP Aviation, Manufacturing, & IE

Trish Schmidt
VP Instructional & Academic Support

Shelby Lowen
Dir. Assessment & Accreditation

Noelle Barrick
Director Library
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