On this page:
- ÌÇÐÄÔ´´ the Comprehensive Visit
- Assurance Argument
- Open Forums
- Visit Team Schedule
- Assurance Argument Writing Team
- Campus Involvement
ÌÇÐÄÔ´´ the Comprehensive Visit
The conducts a comprehensive visit once every ten years to confirm that institutions on the Standard Pathway meet the , comply with , and are pursuing continuous institutional improvement.
A team of peer reviewers assigned by HLC will visit ÌÇÐÄÔ´´ on April 20-21, 2026, for our next Comprehensive Visit. The visit will require engagement from the entire ÌÇÐÄÔ´´ community, including students, faculty, staff, and the Board of Trustees. Team members will also visit the Lake Campus during their visit.
HLC will evaluate the institution at all levels to ensure that ÌÇÐÄÔ´´ meets the highest standards of quality and that our programs and services meet the expectations of both our students and the broader educational community.
Please direct any questions about the Comprehensive Visit to Nick Christian, Director of Assessment & Chief Accreditation Officer. You can also consult the slides.
Assurance Argument
In preparation for the April 20-21 Comprehensive Evaluation, the following documents were submitted to the Higher Learning Commission. The Visit Team will review the documents to prepare for their visit.
±·°¿°Õ·¡: Evidence file links within the reports do not work because the evidence files are stored in HLC's Canopy System.
Open Forums
Three open forums will be hosted by the Visit Team on April 20, allowing the campus community to interact and share their perspectives on ÌÇÐÄÔ´´ with Visit Team members.
- Criterion 1 & 2: 1:30–2:15 p.m. in 163 Rike Hall
- Criterion 1 – Mission 
- Criterion 2 – Integrity: Ethical and Responsible Conduct  
- Criterion 3: 1:30–2:15 p.m. in 166 Rike Hall
- Criterion 3 – Teaching and Learning for Student Success 
- Criterion 4: 3:20–3:50 p.m. in 166 Rike Hall
- Criterion 4 – Sustainability: Institutional Effectiveness, Resources, and Planning 
Visit Team Schedule
The following schedule was established by the Visit Team. Those whose attendance is required have received meeting invitations via email with details on location and how to prepare for the conversations.
Monday, April 20, 2026–Dayton Campus
| Time | Session / Topic |
|---|---|
| 8:15 a.m. | President’s Council |
| 9 a.m. | Finances & Budgeting (Criterion 1) |
| 9 a.m. | Broad Overview of Teaching & Learning (Criterion 3) |
| 10 a.m. | Mission, Strategic and Integrated Planning (Criteria 1 & 4) |
| 10 a.m. | Sufficiency of Faculty and Staff, Support for Learning, & Resources for Teaching (Criterion 3) |
| 11 a.m. | Infrastructure and Resources, including HR, IT, and Physical Plant (Criterion 4) |
| 11 a.m. | Assessment and Program Reviews (Criterion 3) |
| 12:30 p.m. | Board of Trustees |
| 1:30 p.m. | Open Forums (see above) |
| 2:30 p.m. | Enrollment Management, Planning, and Student Success |
| 3:20 p.m. | Faculty Senate Executive Committee |
| 3:20 p.m. | Open Forum (see above) |
| 4 p.m. | College Deans |
| 5:15 p.m. | Daily Wrap Up |
Tuesday, April 21, 2026–Dayton Campus
| Time | Session / Topic |
|---|---|
| 8 a.m. | Mission & Diversity of Society (Criterion 1.B) |
| 9 a.m. | Public Good & Civic Engagement (Criterion 1.C) |
| 9 a.m. | Graduate and Professional Education (Criteria 2, 3, & 4) |
| 9:50 a.m. | Research and Academic Freedom (Criterion 2) |
| 9:50 a.m. | Shared Governance |
| 10:45 a.m. | Campus Tour |
| 11:45 a.m. | Closing Session |
Tuesday, April 21, 2026–Lake Campus
| Time | Session / Topic |
|---|---|
| 9 a.m. | Planning & Governance |
| 9:30 a.m. | Facilities & Technology |
| 10 a.m. | Faculty & Staff Qualifications, Support, Hiring, Training |
| 10:30 a.m. | Campus Tour |
| 11 a.m. | Student Resources & Support, Academics, Advising, Records |
| 11 a.m. | Evaluations, Assessment, Continuous Improvement |
| 12 p.m. | Instructional Capacity and Delivery of Programs |
Assurance Argument Writing Team
Writing Team Coordination
Criterion 1: Mission
ÌÇÐÄÔ´´â€™s mission is clear and articulated publicly; it guides the institution’s operations.
Team Leads
Criterion 2: Integrity: Ethical and Responsible Conduct
In fulfilling its mission, ÌÇÐÄÔ´´ acts with integrity; its conduct is ethical and responsible.
Team Leads
Criterion 3: Teaching and Learning for Student Success
ÌÇÐÄÔ´´ 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.
Team Leads
Criterion 4: Sustainability: Institutional Effectiveness, Resources and Planning
ÌÇÐÄÔ´´â€™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.
Team Leads
Federal Compliance
ÌÇÐÄÔ´´ complies with federal requirements, specifically:
- Assignment of credits, program length, and tuition
- Institutional mechanisms for handling student complaints
- Publication of transfer policies
- Practices for verification of student identity
- Protection of student privacy
- Publication of student outcomes data
- Standing with state and other accrediting agencies
- Recruiting, admissions and related enrollment practices
Team Leads
Assumed Practices
ÌÇÐÄÔ´´ affirmatively demonstrates compliance with assumed practices that are (1) generally matters to be determined as facts, rather than matters requiring professional judgment and (2) not expected to vary by institutional mission or context.
Team Leads
Campus Involvement
Members of the writing team may reach out to ÌÇÐÄÔ´´ faculty and staff to provide specific information on sections of the report. Additionally, there will be opportunities throughout the 2025-26 academic year to review and provide feedback on drafts of the Assurance Argument before its submission to HLC in March 2026.
If you have questions about the Comprehensive Visit or the Assurance Argument, please contact Nick Christian.