Higher Learning Commission
Request for Institutional Change

Lawrence Tech has petitioned the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association for approval to offer three online degree programs. A HLC review team visited the Lawrence Tech campus in October 2006 to study the University's application. The Request for Institutional Change document provided to the HLC review team is available for review below as PDF files.

Title Page, Table of Contents, and Executive Summary

Chapter 1 - Proposed Change
Chapter 2 - Factors Leading to Proposed Change
Chapter 3 - Approvals Obtained to Implement the Change
(one PDF file contains all three chapters)

Chapter 4 - Impact of Change on Institutional Challenges

Chapter 5 - Plans to Implement and Sustain the Change

Chapter 6 - Strategies for Evaluating the Change

Appendix A - Linkage to the Criteria for Accreditation
Appendix B - Linkage to the Four Crosscutting Themes
Appendix C - Linkage to Best Practices
(one PDF file contains all three appendices)

Appendix D - Course Development Methodology
Appendix E - Teaching Expectations
(one PDF file contains both appendices)

Appendix F - LTU Online Documentation
Appendix J - LTU Online Staff Credentials
(one PDF file contains both appendices)

Appendix G - Student Services Assessment and Plans

Appendix H - University Intellectual Property Policy
Appendix I - University Copyright and Technology Policy Agreement
(one PDF file contains both appendices)

Appendix K - LTU Online Proposed Budget for FY 2006-2007
Appendix M - LTU Online Project Plan
(one PDF file contains both appendices)

Appendix L - Assessment Instruments