Program Description

This online orientation provides an introduction to the role and responsibilities of the Accreditation Liaison Officer within their own institution and the Higher Learning Commission. The six-week orientation is self-paced, providing time to review the videos and materials. Modules include an overview of institutional accreditation and peer review, as well as specifics on submitting substantive change applications, expectations of regular and mandatory data reporting to HLC, and staying current using HLC’s website.

The training also features tips from experienced ALOs about how to work successfully with HLC staff and build support for accreditation work on campus. This online training is open to all institutional ALOs. Two live Zoom sessions will be offered so participants have an opportunity to ask questions of HLC staff and facilitators.

Materials

The course syllabus will be emailed to each confirmed participant prior to the start date of the course. All other materials and links for participation will be included in SparQ and available when the session opens on October 18.

With a strong internet connection, participants should not have difficulty connecting to SparQ, HLC’s collaborative learning hub. ALOs or their respective institutions are responsible for purchasing any software upgrades necessary to participate in the online course. Participants who have a high-speed internet connection and are able to run or teach an online course on their campus using Blackboard or D2L should already have everything needed to participate in this course.orientation.

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Registration Deadline

October 14, 2021

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