University of Southern Indiana

USI Alumni Association

Issue 18: June 2006
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USI undergoing accreditation review

University of Southern Indiana is undergoing accreditation review by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association. The Association is one of six regional institutional accrediting associations in the U.S. Through its Commissions it accredits, and thereby grants membership to, educational institutions in the nineteen-state North Central region. Institutions are reviewed every 10 years to ensure that they continue to meet the criteria for accreditation.

An accreditation review has two basic components.

Over the past year, USI administration, faculty, and staff conducted a self-study to assess the University's strengths and challenges. The written report is nearing completion and will be filed with the HLC during summer 2006.
A team of HLC evaluators will visit the campus September 25-27, 2006, to verify the accuracy of the self-study report and offer suggestions.

For USI's accreditation review, an Accreditation Self-Study Steering Committee, appointed by the provost, is coordinating the University's re-accreditation process. The committee has broad representation from across the University. Campus-wide input has been an important part of the evaluation of the institution and the self-study report.

Public comment on USI or its self-study report, which will be published on the Web over the summer is welcome.

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