The Higher Learning Commission was founded in 1895 as one of six historically regional institutional accreditors in the United States. It is the largest U.S. institutional accreditor of degree-granting, post-secondary educational institutions, with over 1,000 member institutions in the United States.

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Higher Learning Commission

Higher Learning Commission's headquarters in Chicago, IL, United States

This department manages and oversees processes related to accreditation and compliance.

Accreditation Services

The Peer Review and Mentoring Team at the Higher Learning Commission conducts evaluations of member institutions to ensure they meet accreditation standards. This team, consisting of peer reviewers, mentors, and team chairs, provides critical feedback and guidance to institutions striving to enhance their educational quality and institutional effectiveness. They play a vital role in the accreditation process by assessing compliance, mentoring faculty, and promoting continuous improvement.

Peer Review and Mentoring Team

This department manages the peer review process to ensure quality assessments and accreditation for various projects.

Peer Review Coordination

The Leadership Team at the Higher Learning Commission is responsible for setting strategic direction, ensuring organizational effectiveness, and fostering relationships with over 1,000 member institutions. This team oversees critical areas such as accreditation standards, human resources, financial management, communications, information technology, and educational initiatives to maintain and enhance the quality of post-secondary education in the United States.

Leadership Team

The Support and Administration team at the Higher Learning Commission ensures seamless operational efficiency and excellent service by managing member communications, coordinating meetings and events, handling financial records, conducting institutional research, organizing professional training, overseeing peer relations, and providing front-office reception support. This team plays a critical role in facilitating accreditation processes and maintaining robust relationships with member institutions.

Support and Administration

This department is responsible for evaluating and ensuring compliance with accreditation standards.

Accreditation Review

This department manages the peer review process and ensures quality assessments of submissions.

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Peer Review and Mentoring Team

Peer Review Coordination

Leadership Team

Support and Administration

Accreditation Review

Peer Review Operations