Self-Study Report
The Self-Study Report is organized under the five
Criteria
for Accreditation. Each criterion has three
elements: Criterion Statement,
Core Components,
and Examples of Evidence.
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| Criteria Statements |
These statements, adopted by the
Commission, define necessary attributes of an organization
accreditated by the Commission. An organization must be
judged to have med each of the Criteria to merit
accreditation. Sanctions may be applied if an affiliated
organization is in jeopardy of not meeting one or more of
the Criteria. |
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| Core Components |
The Commission identifies Core Components
of each Criterion. An organization addresses each Core
Component as it presents reasonable and representative
evidence of meeting a Criterion. The review of each Core
Component is necessary for a thorough evaluation of how an
organization meets a Criterion. |
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| Examples of Evidence |
The Commission provides in the Examples
of Evidence illustrative examples of the specific types of
evidence that an organization might present in addressing a
Core Component. Organizations may provide other evidence
they find relevant to their mission and activities. Some
types of evidence suggested by the Commission may not be
appropriate for all organizations; therefore, the absence of
a specific type of evidence does not in and of itself mean
that the organization fails to meet a Core Component. |
Reprinted from The Higher Learning
Commission Handbook of Accreditation
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