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ASPIRE - Accreditation and Oversight

The purpose of this section of the ASPIRE webpage is to provide information about the requirements of the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) in regard to accreditation. Specifically, Franciscan University of Steubenville is accredited by the North Central Association (NCA). This page will provide the reader with documents provided by HLC to prepare for accreditation as well as documents that inform Franciscan University’s policies in order to meet accreditation requirements.

Current Issues in Accreditation

• Proposed Changes in HLC Policy in response to HERA 2008
• HLC Updates on Government and Oversight Issues

HLC Planning Documents

• Handbook of Accreditation
• HLC Policy Book
• Student Learning, Assessment, and Accreditation
• Fundamental Questions (Expanded)
• Assessment Culture Matrix

HLC on Distance Learning

• Statement of Commitment by the Regional Accreditation Commissions for the evaluation of electronically offered degree and certificate programs
• Best practices for electronically offered degree and certificate programs

HLC on Overseas Learning

• Principles of good practices in overseas programs for Non-U.S. Nationals

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