HLC | Higher Learning Commission Reaccreditation Self-Study

Final Self-Study Report:

Below is the Self-Study Report that was sent to the HLC-NCA Review Team on February 3, 2007. The team will visit the campus March 12-14, 2007.

In its Self-Study Report, Metro State must show that it meets the five criteria for accreditation. Each of the five criteria has “core components”, and each core component must be addressed. As guidance for institutions, the HLC recommends that institutions provide certain “examples of evidence” to show that they meet the core components. A document listing the criteria, core components, and examples of evidence is also located on this website. The requirements dictate the organization of the Self-Study Report.

The report must also address concerns raised from previous visits by the Higher Learning Commission, and it must show that the College is in compliance with federal regulations.

Finally, Metro State is making a change request asking for permission to offer degrees by distance delivery. That chapter is also part of the Self-Study Report.

Comments should be sent to Frieda Holley, HLC-NCA Self-Study Coordinator, holleyf@mscd.edu. Thank you for your interest.

1. Table of Contents (MS Word)
2. Introduction (MS Word)
3. The Self-Study Process, Accreditation History, and Past Concerns (MS Word)
4. Criterion One: Mission, Diversity, and Integrity (MS Word)
5. Criterion Two: Preparing for the Future (MS Word)
6. Criterion Three: Student Learning and Effective Teaching (MS Word)
7. Criterion Four: Acquisition, Discovery, and Application of Knowledge (MS Word)
8. Criterion Five: Engagement and Service (MS Word)
9. Distance Delivery Change Request (MS Word)
10. Federal Compliance (MS Word)
11. Request for Continued Accreditation (MS Word)