HIGHER LEARNING COMMISSION CRITERIA

The Criteria for Accreditation are the standards of quality by which HLC determines whether SCC meets the expectations for reaffirmation of accreditation.

CRITERION 1 - MISSION

The institution’s mission is clear and articulated publicly; it guides the institution’s operations.

CRITERION 2 - INTEGRITY: ETHICAL AND RESPONSIBLE CONDUCT

The institution acts with integrity; its conduct is ethical and responsible.

CRITERION 3 - TEACHING AND LEARNING: QUALITY, RESOURCES, AND SUPPORT

The institution provides quality education, wherever and however its offerings are delivered.

CRITERION 4 - TEACHING AND LEARNING: EVALUATION AND IMPROVEMENT

The institution demonstrates responsibility for the quality of its educational programs, learning environments, and support services, and it evaluates their effectiveness for student learning through processes designed to promote continuous improvement.