Accreditation
六和合彩开奖记录 is accredited by . Additionally, 10 Hope academic programs have accreditation or approval from their nationally-recognized accrediting bodies and organizations.
Our HLC and program accreditations demonstrate that a Hope College degree meets the highest standards. Each accrediting body monitors and periodically reviews the college and our programs to ensure we continue meeting their standards.
Additional information from the HLC regarding Hope鈥檚 institutional accreditation can be found through the Mark of Affiliation. For more information about Hope College program accreditations and approvals, contact the Provost鈥檚 Office.
- Higher Learning Commission
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六和合彩开奖记录 has been accredited for over a century. Hope was initially accredited in 1915 by the North Central Association. In 2014 the North Central Association became the Higher Learning Commission and our institutional accreditation moved to the HLC.
To maintain our HLC accreditation we continually meet their Criteria for Accreditation, Assumed Practices, Obligations of Membership, and Federal Compliance Requirements.
The HLC offers different pathways to continuing accreditation. Hope is on the HLC Open Pathway. This pathway includes a Comprehensive Evaluation every 10 years to reaffirm accreditation and a Mid-Point Review in Year 4 of the cycle. Between the Mid-Point Review and the next Comprehensive Evaluation, Hope completes a Quality Initiative project illustrating how we engage in continuous improvement for the benefit of our students.
Hope鈥檚 next Comprehensive Evaluation will take place in the 2033鈥�34 academic year. As one part of the evaluation, a team of peer reviewers will visit 六和合彩开奖记录 in 2023. Across 2033 we are preparing our Assurance Argument, Evidence File, and Federal Compliance Filing. In early 2033 all members of the Hope community will have the opportunity to review these documents. After this internal review, the documents will be submitted to the Higher Learning Commission and reviewed by the peer-review team prior to the 2033 college visit.
All Hope constituency groups 鈥� students, staff, faculty, administrators, board members, alumni and community members 鈥� play a role in our continued accreditation.
- State of Michigan
- 六和合彩开奖记录 has approval to operate as a private postsecondary educational institution
from the State of Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity Employment
& Training office. Our approval to operate as a Class Y educational corporation was
received on July 21, 2020. Documentation of this approval can be reviewed by contacting
the Provost鈥檚 Office.
- Hope College Location Approval
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六和合彩开奖记录 has State of Michigan and Higher Learning Commission approval to offer academic programs at two locations: our campus in Holland, and an additional location at the Muskegon Correctional Facility. State of Michigan and HLC approval were received in 2021 for the Muskegon location.
- Program Accreditation and Approval
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The following 六和合彩开奖记录 programs are recognized with program accreditation or approval in good standing
- Art History, Studio Art, and Art Education: (next review 2023鈥�24)
- Biochemistry & Molecular Biology: (next review 2028)
- Chemistry: (next review 2024)
- Dance: (next review 2027鈥�28)
- Education: (next review 2026)
- Engineering: (next review 2023鈥�24)
- Music, Music Performance, and Music Education: (next review 2026鈥�27)
- Nursing: (next review 2029)
- Social Work: (next review 2025)
- Theatre: (next review 2024鈥�25)
- Contact HLC
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Below is the contact information for the Higher Learning Commission if there is a need to file a concern/complaint:
230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500
Chicago, IL 60604800.621.7440 / 312.263.0456
- Accreditation Resources for the Hope Community
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Hope College Assurance Argument 2023
Hope College Federal Compliance Filing 2023
Higher Learning Commission Requirements
Hope College Accreditation Liaison Officer
Dr. Kathy Kremer
kremerk@hope.eduPrevious Hope College reports to the Higher Learning Commission
(Available to the Hope community)- Hope College 2013 Self Study submitted as part of our 2013鈥�14 Comprehensive Evaluation
- Hope College 2018 Assurance Argument submitted as part of our Mid-Cycle Review
- Hope College 2018 1.C. Interim Progress Report additional required report to demonstrate progress on Core Component 1.C. 鈥� additional report required in 2021
- Hope College 2021 1.C. Interim Progress Report additional required report to demonstrate progress on Core Component 1.C. 鈥� accepted by the HLC
- Participate in the 2023 HLC Site Visit
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A five-member peer review team from the HLC will be on our campus on September 18鈥�19, 2023. This visit is a significant part of Hope鈥檚 10-Year Comprehensive Evaluation.
During the site visit, reviewers have the opportunity to meet with students and employees. These meetings take place in both small groups and open sessions available for faculty, students and staff members.
You will be contacted directly if you are a participant in a small group conversation with the peer reviewers.
All faculty members, staff members, and students can participate in any of the following sessions. Prepare by reading this for staff and faculty members and guidance specific to each criteria session below.
Session Date and Time Location Mission and Integrity Monday, September 18
9:00-10:00 AMHaworth Hotel and Conference Center, 136/144 Teaching and Learning Monday, September 18
3:00-4:00 PMBultman Schaap Auditorium, Bultman Student Center Institutional Effectiveness, Planning, and Resources Tuesday, September 19
10:00-11:00 AMJack Miller Performing Arts Center, 120 Open Session for Faculty, Staff, and Students
Tuesday, September 19
11:00 AM-11:30 AMHaworth Hotel and Conference Center, 136/144 The Open Session is for students, faculty, and staff members who are not in college leadership roles.
How can supervisors and administrators who are not in small group conversations still participate in the September 18鈥�19 visit?
Because of the brief nature of peer review visits, some administrators and supervisors are not part of a small group session.
Many of you have already participated in Hope鈥檚 process by contributing information and evidence to our Assurance Argument and Federal Compliance Filing. Thank you!
Please also attend, and encourage your staff members to participate, in the criteria sessions most related to your work. There is also an open session when any faculty, staff, or student can engage with the peer reviewers. Ensure that there is adequate office coverage during that time. All staff members who wish to participate should be supported to do so.
Hope College 2023鈥�2034 Comprehensive Evaluation Timeline
