Navigating the Program

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Navigating by Presentation Type

Presentations delivered by HLC staff

Presentation by representatives from HLC member institutions.

Presentation delivered by invited researchers and thought leaders in higher education

Presentation sponsored through HLC’s conference Exhibitor Program. 

Opportunity to engage with peers and colleagues in an informal setting. Some social/networking events are invitation only.

Presentation delivered by higher education experts from outside HLC’s institutional membership

Institutional Experiences with Accreditation 

Strategies and lessons learned (e.g. comprehensive evaluations, substantive change, monitoring)
Quality Initiative impact
Promoting continuous improvement
Engaging the campus in accreditation
Overcoming challenges faced by ALOs and institutions

Teaching & Learning in a Changed Environment

Promoting Student Success  

Leading and Managing for the Future 

Preparing for the future through strategic planning, program review, and other processes
Budgeting, funding, and resource management strategies
Leading and managing change
Responding to evolving workforce development
Leadership development and succession planning
Reacting to adverse conditions (e.g. cyber-security, natural disasters)

Attendees who are new to accreditation or HLC's annual conference are invited to browse a list of recommended sessions compiled by HLC staff.
These sessions include presentations on the Criteria for Accreditation by HLC staff liaisons, as well presentations on HLC's Pathways for Reaffirmation of Accreditation and more.
First time attendees are encouraged to attend relevant sessions by their HLC staff liaison.