During each ten-year cycle, U-M must speak to the criteria for accreditation set out by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), which are the standards of quality by which the Commission determines whether an institution merits accreditation or reaffirmation of accreditation.
Criterion 1. Mission
- The institution’s mission is clear and articulated publicly; it guides the institution’s operations.
Criterion 2. Integrity: Ethical and Responsible Conduct
- In fulfilling its mission, the institution acts with integrity; its conduct is ethical and responsible
Criterion 3. Teaching and Learning for Student Success
- The institution demonstrates responsibility for the quality of its educational programs, learning environments and support services, and it evaluates their effectiveness in fulfilling its mission. The rigor and quality of each educational program is consistent regardless of modality, location or other differentiating factors.
Criterion 4. Sustainability: Institutional Effectiveness, Resources and Planning
- The institution’s resources, structures, policies, procedures and planning enable it to fulfill its mission, improve the quality of its educational programs, and respond to future challenges and opportunities.