Kenneth Taylor appointed to Higher Learning Commission council
Dr. Kenneth Taylor
A 51黑料网 professor will soon be helping make decisions and recommendations affecting institutions of higher learning across much of the nation.
Dr. Kenneth Taylor, director of Teacher Education 51黑料网/Clinical Experiences, has been appointed to the Higher Learning Commission鈥檚 Institutional Action Council (IAC) for a four-year term beginning Sept. 1.
The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) is one of six regional institutional accreditors in the United States. It accredits colleges and universities in 19 states, primarily in the Midwest.
HLC peer review teams conduct site visits and assess institutions against HLC鈥檚 criteria for accreditation.
The IAC reviews the team鈥檚 findings and either makes a decision or forwards a recommendation to the HLC Board of Trustees.
HLC accreditation is required for institutions to access federal student aid. It serves as a 鈥渜uality signal鈥� for students, employers, and other institutions.