HLC Self-Study
Kansas State University has been accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association since 1916. Continued accreditation by the HLC is recognition that the academic and administrative programs and processes at K-State are aligned with the university mission, and that they meet certain quality standards.
K-State will participate in a PEAQ (Program to Evaluate and Advance Quality) Comprehensive Visit, where a team of evaluators will visit the university and make recommendations to the HLC, April 9-11, 2012.
At the present time, K-State is conducting a self-study of its programs and processes, in accordance with the criteria of accreditation as established by the HLC:
- Mission and Integrity
- Preparing for the Future
- Student Learning and Effective Teaching
- Acquisition, Discovery, and Application of Knowledge
- Engagement and Service
This self-study will culminate in a report that will be displayed on this website in fall 2011. The self-study effort has already involved nearly 100 faculty, staff, and students from around the university. Over the next year, we will be seeking more assistance, and feedback on the findings. We hope to submit our final self-study report to the HLC by January 2012.
If you have an interest in assisting in this effort, or if you have any questions on the process, please feel free to contact me at niehoff@ksu.edu.
Thank you,
Brian Niehoff
Associate Provost for Institutional Effectiveness and HLC Self-Study Chair