Navigating the Program

By Presentation Type

HLC Presentation

Presentation delivered by HLC staff member(s)

Institutional Presentation

Presentation delivered by representatives from HLC member institutions

Keynote / Featured Presentation

Presentation delivered by invited researchers and thought leaders in higher education

Showcase Presentation

Presentation delivered by a Higher Learning 2025 sponsor

Networking Opportunity

Opportunity to engage with peers and colleagues in an informal setting. Some social/networking events are invitation only.

Viewpoint Presentation

Presentation delivered by higher education experts from outside HLC’s institutional membership

By Track

Institutional Experiences with Accreditation 

Strategies and lessons learned (e.g. comprehensive evaluations, substantive change, monitoring) 
Quality Initiative impact  
Promoting continuous improvement  
Engaging the campus in accreditation
Overcoming challenges faced by ALOs and institutions

Teaching and Learning in a Changed Environment

Innovative teaching methods and instructional modalities   
Alternative credentials   
Encouraging faculty development and engagement    
Assessing and improving student learning  
Promoting student engagement
Incorporating Artificial Intelligence into academic policies

Promoting Student Success  

Enhancing student services to meet the needs of all students 
Responding to post-pandemic learning gaps 
Addressing mental health and wellness on campus and remotely
Ensuring equity in access
Pursuing social justice in education

Leading and Managing for the Future 

Preparing for the future through strategic planning, program review, and other processes    
Budgeting, funding, and resource management strategies
Leading and managing change
Responding to evolving workforce development 
Leadership development and succession planning   
Planning for adverse conditions (e.g. cyber-security, natural disasters)

First Time Attendees

If you're new to accreditation or the Higher Learning conference, these sessions may help you get acquainted with HLC policies, procedures, and expectations for certain institutional representatives.
These sessions include presentations on the Criteria for Accreditation by HLC staff liaisons, as well presentations on HLC's Pathways for Reaffirmation of Accreditation and more.
First time attendees are also encouraged to attend sessions lead by their HLC staff liaison.

Academies

These sessions are related to HLC’s Student Success and Assessment Academies, including presentations by Academy graduates. Join these sessions to engage with Academy scholars, mentors and participants, learn about promising practices that can be applied at your institution, and discover the benefits of participation in these multi-year programs for institutional improvement.

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