FAQ & Links
What is the Higher Learning Commission?
The Higher Learning Commission is the regional accrediting organization for degree-granting institutions incorporated in Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Dakota, West Virgina, Wisconsin, Wyoming, or federally authorized sovereign nations that are authorized (licensed) by the same state or nation to award higher degrees (associate, baccalaureate, master's, first professional and / or doctoral degrees (both research and professional)). (2012) As stated on the Council for Higher Education Accreditation website.
Why is accreditation important?
The Higher Learning Commission is responsible for assuring that colleges and universities in its area meet set standards defined by the five Criteria for Accreditation. Accreditation is an assurance to the public that an institution is doing its job properly. Accreditation lends respect to Rend Lake College’s degrees and certificates, facilitates the transfer of credits to other institutions and affords the college’s access to financial aid and various funding opportunities.
Helpful Links
Higher Learning Commission
http://hlcommission.org
U.S. Department of Education
http://www.ed.gov/index.jhtml
Council on Higher Education Accreditation
http://www.chea.org/default.asp
Higher Learning Commission
Upcoming Events
Fall Final Exams Dec 07 2019 > |
December Meeting: Board of Trustees Dec 10 2019 > |
Rend Lake College Holiday Party Dec 13 2019 > |
Annual Electrical Refresher Training Dec 14 2019 > |
Intersession (5-weeks) Dec 16 2019 > |
Holiday Break (offices closed) Dec 24 2019 > |
Taxidermy Jan 02 2020 > |
Spring Textbooks Available for Rent/Sale Jan 06 2020 > |
PiYo Jan 07 2020 > |
Warrior Days Orientation Workshop Jan 08 2020 > |