Have you ever had that feeling that there is a buzz about something on campus– something that you don\u2019t quite understand but realize is important–and you choose to turn the volume down and listen to the other, louder voices in your head? \u00a0Well, this is how the SIPsquad was collectively feeling about the impending HLC visit. \u00a0In an uncharacteristically bold move, we decided to listen to the HLC whisper and engage head-on with a topic of HUGE importance to our entire campus community.<\/span><\/p>\n The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) is the accrediting body that makes us legit.\u00a0If MSU Denver were to lose\u00a0its accreditation, a variety of bad things could happen: \u00a0students would lose the ability to receive financial aid, students\u2019 credits would not transfer to other accredited institutions, students would not be eligible for admission into graduate programs at accredited schools, and basically the MSU Denver diploma would be essentially worthless. \u00a0Every ten years the HLC visits MSU Denver to make sure that we are running the ship in a manner deserving of accreditation status.<\/span><\/p>\n The good news is: \u00a0we are really doing the things we say we are, and a substantial team of MSU Denver administrators has been working since January of 2015 to prepare a report that documents how. \u00a0Really, there is no reason to be concerned that we will lose our accredited status.<\/span><\/p>\n That said, all of us need to come together as a community to positively interact with HLC accreditors when they visit our campus on April 10-11, 2017. \u00a0Everyone–administrators, staff, faculty and students–need to be on the same page and demonstrate our understanding of what we do, why we do it, and how the magic happens. \u00a0So how can we prepare? \u00a0And most importantly, how can we prepare our students?<\/span><\/p>\n Conceptually speaking, there are a few ways you can get in the know:<\/span><\/p>\n FOR EVERYONE:<\/span><\/p>\nTake a SIP of This: Preparing Your Class for the Higher Learning Commission Accreditation Visit<\/h3>\n
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Still Thirsty? Take Another SIP of Preparing Your Class for the Higher Learning Commission Accreditation Visit<\/h3>\n