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Higher Learning Commission - HLC
º£½ÇÊÓƵ is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), one of six regional accreditors in the United States. Accreditation is vital to what we do. It serves as a measure of quality, allows us to access and distribute federal student aid, facilitates the transfer of classes between institutions and more.
More About HLC
The Higher Learning Commission is recognized by the and by the . HLC determines an institution’s accreditation based on its five .
There are various methods, or Pathways, through which an institution may maintain accreditation. º£½ÇÊÓƵ is on HLC’s . This involves the preparation of an to prove the manner in which the college meets the five criteria, as well as submission of a federal compliance filing. In addition, Open Pathway institutions such as RLC must select a Quality Initiative project (see below). A report on this must be compiled and submitted prior to the Assurance Argument submission. RLC's most recent reaffirmation of accreditation followed HLC's comprehensive evaluation in September 2018.
Higher Learning Commission
30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400
Chicago, IL 60602-2504
Phone: (800) 621-7440 / (312) 263-0456
Fax: (312) 263-7462
More About HLC
The Higher Learning Commission is recognized by the and by the . HLC determines an institution’s accreditation based on its five .
There are various methods, or Pathways, through which an institution may maintain accreditation. º£½ÇÊÓƵ is on HLC’s . This involves the preparation of an to prove the manner in which the college meets the five criteria, as well as submission of a federal compliance filing. In addition, Open Pathway institutions such as RLC must select a Quality Initiative project (see below). A report on this must be compiled and submitted prior to the Assurance Argument submission. RLC's most recent reaffirmation of accreditation followed HLC's comprehensive evaluation in September 2018.
Higher Learning Commission
30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400
Chicago, IL 60602-2504
Phone: (800) 621-7440 / (312) 263-0456
Fax: (312) 263-7462
QUALITY INITIATIVE
In 2014, º£½ÇÊÓƵ piloted our First Year Experience program as its focus for the Quality Initiative. HLC accepted this report in 2017. Information and articles about our QI are below
RLC Quality Initiative Report accepted by HLC
INA, Ill. (Oct. 17, 2017) - With another milestone in the rearview mirror, º£½ÇÊÓƵ is one step closer to reaccreditation through the Higher Learning Commission...
New orientation program named HLC Quality Initiative Project
INA, Ill. (March 12, 2014) - First-Year Experience (FYE), º£½ÇÊÓƵ’s new orientation course, has been named the Higher Learning Commission’s (HLC) Quality...
RLC staff shares details of the First Year Experience program at the HLC Annual...
Sharing the First Year ExperienceCHICAGO, Ill. (March 30, 2015) - º£½ÇÊÓƵ staff Christina Kuberski, Vice President of Academic Instruction, and Henry Leeck, Dean of...
FYE Orientation classes wrap up service projects
INA, Ill. (Dec. 4, 2014) - With finals only one week away, the First Year Experience (FYE) Orientation classes at º£½ÇÊÓƵ are finishing up several service projects...
FYE Orientation classes deliver "Flat Stanley" to local grade schools...
"FLAT STANLEY'S" FINAL DELIVERYINA, Ill. (Dec. 11, 2015) - Thanks to the hard work of nearly 600 First Year Experience (FYE) orientation students at º£½ÇÊÓƵ, second...
Overview
While it is a voluntary process, regional accreditation is crucial for colleges and universities. The Higher Learning Commission is one of six regional accreditors officially recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Regional accreditors such as HLC evaluate the quality of academic institutions. Through accreditation, colleges and universities are able to offer federal financial aid in the form of grants and loans. More information about accreditation is available from the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.
In addition to regional accreditation, some º£½ÇÊÓƵ programs have specialized or programmatic, accreditations as well. Other programs also are approved by other entities.
Program Accreditations
- Automotive Technology –
- EMT Paramedic –
- Nursing - Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
- Radiologic Technology –
Approvals
- Institutional Approval –
- Associate Degree Nursing –
- Cosmetology, Barbering, Esthetics and Nail Technology –
- Nurse Assistant –
- Nurse CE Sponsor -
- Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor -
- Professional Counselor CE Sponsor -
- Online Programming -
Program Accreditations
- Automotive Technology –
- EMT Paramedic –
- Nursing - Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
- Radiologic Technology –
Approvals
- Institutional Approval –
- Associate Degree Nursing –
- Cosmetology, Barbering, Esthetics and Nail Technology –
- Nurse Assistant –
- Nurse CE Sponsor -
- Physical Therapy Continuing Education Sponsor -
- Professional Counselor CE Sponsor -
- Online Programming -
FAQ & LINKS
What is the High Learning Commission?
The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) is an independent corporation that was founded in 1895 as one of six regional institutional accreditors in the United States. HLC accredits degree-granting post-secondary educational institutions in the United States (as stated on HLC's ).Why is accreditation important?
The Higher Learning Commission is responsible for assuring that colleges and universities in its area meet set standards defined by the five Criteria for Accreditation. Accreditation is an assurance to the public that an institution is doing its job properly. Accreditation lends respect to º£½ÇÊÓƵ’s degrees and certificates, facilitates the transfer of credits to other institutions and affords the college’s access to financial aid and various funding opportunities.How long has RLC been accredited by HLC?
º£½ÇÊÓƵ has been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission since 1969.Helpful Links
Higher Learning Commission
U.S. Department of Education
Council on Higher Education Accreditation
What is the High Learning Commission?
The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) is an independent corporation that was founded in 1895 as one of six regional institutional accreditors in the United States. HLC accredits degree-granting post-secondary educational institutions in the United States (as stated on HLC's ).Why is accreditation important?
The Higher Learning Commission is responsible for assuring that colleges and universities in its area meet set standards defined by the five Criteria for Accreditation. Accreditation is an assurance to the public that an institution is doing its job properly. Accreditation lends respect to º£½ÇÊÓƵ’s degrees and certificates, facilitates the transfer of credits to other institutions and affords the college’s access to financial aid and various funding opportunities.How long has RLC been accredited by HLC?
º£½ÇÊÓƵ has been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission since 1969.Helpful Links
Higher Learning Commission
U.S. Department of Education
Council on Higher Education Accreditation
