Learn More
- Higher Learning Commission
- Vision 2020
- Public Comment
- Question of the Day
- Video of Feb. 21
campus forum
Future of Accreditation
The Higher Learning Commission
has introduced the Pathways
model that will change future
reaffirmation processes.
Learn more about the
Pathways model.
Higher Learning Commission Self-Study and
Site Visit: March 3-6, 2013
The University of Akron is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The University was last accredited in 2003, and is currently preparing a self-study to examine performance based on five core components:
- Mission
- Ethical and Responsible Conduct
- Teaching and Learning - Quality, Resources, and Support
- Teaching and Learning - Evaluation and Improvement
- Resources, Planning, and Institutional Effectiveness
Recent announcements
"Will you be ready?"
Special E-mail Digest
February 2013
"UA's reaccreditation - how you can get involved!"
E-mail Digest
February 2013
"Reaccreditation self-study document submitted to the Higher Learning Commission"
Special E-mail Digest
December 2012
"Please review second draft of reaccreditation self-study document"
E-mail Digest
December 2012
"Last day for feedback on reaccreditation self-study"
Special E-mail Digest
November 2012
"Call for feedback on reaccreditation self-study"
Special E-mail Digest
October 2012
"2013 Accreditation reaffirmation update"
Delivered to The University of Akron Board of Trustees
May 2012
"Self-study marks new accreditation model"
Across the Commons, from Provost Sherman
April 2012
"Higher Learning Commission reaccreditation update"
Special E-mail Digest
March 2012
"Message from the President"
President Proenza
February 2012
Documents of Interest
Undergraduate Student Academic Success: A Self-Study (PowerPoint)