Higher Learning Commission's Cross-Cutting Themes

Theme One: The Future-Orientated Organization.

• Engages in planning.
• Is driven by the mission.
• Understands social and economic change.
• Focuses on the futures of constituents.
• Integrates new technology.

Theme Two: The Learning-Focused Organization.

• Assess student learning.
• Supports learning.
• Supports scholarship.
• Creates the capacity for lifelong learning.
• Strengthens organizational learning.

Theme Three: The Connected Organization.

• Serves the common good.
• Serves constituents.
• Creates a culture of service.
• Collaborates.
• Engages in healthy internal communication.

Theme Four: The Distinctive Organization.

• Has unambiguous mission.
• Appreciates diversity.
• Is accountable.
• Is self-reflective.
• Is committed to improvement.