Office of Academic Assessment

 

 

 

HIGHER LEARNING COMMISSION EXPECTATIONS

FOR ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT LEARNING

 

 

The assessment of student learning will be a key component of the next North Central Association (Higher Learning Commission) accreditation for the University of Northern Iowa and for the self-study to prepare for the HLC review team.  An overview of the institutional accreditation process can be found by clicking the link in this sentence. 

 

The links below are intended to provide information related to Higher Learning Commission expectations for assessment of student learning.

 

 

Policies and Statements Related to Assessment From the Higher Learning Commission

 

Commission Statement on Assessment of Student Learning

Student Learning, Assessment and Accreditation

Six Fundamental Questions for Assessment, Expanded

Six Fundamental Questions With Descriptors

 

 

General Guidelines for Assessment of Student Learning from the Council of Regional Accreditating Commissions

What an Accrediting Commission Should Reasonably Expect of an Institution

2010 Revised Policies for Accrediting Organizations

 

 

Specific Examples and Descriptors for Assessment of Learning

 

Higher Learning Commission Handbook of Accreditation 

Examples of Self-Study Reports