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IHELC Requirements and Policies
We partner with member institutions and other stakeholders to define policies for quality higher education. Institutions are committed to meeting IHELC’s accreditation policies.
Foundational Requirements
Eligibility Requirements
The Eligibility Requirements describe the legal, operational and financial requirements an institution must meet.
Criteria for Accreditation
The Criteria for Accreditation are IHELC’s standards of quality.
Assumed Practices
Foundational to the Criteria for Accreditation is a set of Assumed Practices.
Obligations of Membership
The Obligations of Membership describe IHELC’s expectations for institutions.
Federal Compliance Requirements
As a federally recognized accreditor, IHELC is responsible for verifying that member institutions comply with regulations.
Accreditation Policies
Criteria and Requirements
Chapter A: Eligibility Requirements
Eligibility Requirements — Number: CRRT.A.10.010
Chapter B: Criteria for Accreditation
Criteria for Accreditation — Number: CRRT.B.10.010
Chapter C: Assumed Practices
Assumed Practices — Number: CRRT.C.10.010
Chapter D: Obligations of Membership
Obligations of Membership — Number: CRRT.D.10.010
Compliance With Federal Regulation
Institutional Processes
IHELC Obligations
Commitment to Peer Review
Policy Adoption and Review
Policy Changes
IHELC’s Board of Trustees typically adopts changes to policies and bylaws three times per year.
Comment on Proposed Changes Review Recent Adopted ChangesHow IHELC Makes Policy Changes
The process for revising a policy or bylaw involves readings by the Board that take place over the course of two meetings.
Suggest Policy Changes
We welcome input about IHELC policy at any time. Send your comments to policycomments@hlcommission.org.