2011 Higher Learning Commission (HLC) Self-Study
Lawrence Tech is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The HLC will be visiting Lawrence Tech in 2011 for our ten-year accreditation review. Lawrence Tech has established a Self-Study Steering Committee to coordinate university-wide efforts to support the accreditation process. The institutional accreditation is a peer review process, as outlined in the the Self-Study Overview, which also provides information on current accreditation criteria, principles and timeline.
Self-Study Steering Committee
The Self-Study process is led by Provost Maria Vaz and by Associate Provost Steve Howell. The Self-Study Committee is coordinated by Alan McCord, Executive Director of LTU Online.
College representatives to the Self-Study Steering Committee are:
College of Architecture and Design: Dale Gyure
College of Arts and Sciences: Valentina Tobos
College of Engineering: Lew Frasch
College of Management: Patty Castelli
More information about the work of the Self-Study Steering Committee will be distributed to the university community in the near future. Please visit the Accreditation Matters Newsletter for periodic updates.
Self-Study Timeline
2008-2009: Self-Study Data Design and Initial Data Gathering
Interviews with Vice Presidents, Deans, and Administrative Offices
College-level evidence gathering
Architecture and Design - Dale Gyure
Arts and Sciences - Valentina Tobos
Engineering - Lew Frasch
Management - Patty Castelli
2009-2010: Self-Study Detailed Data Gathering and Report Writing
2010-2011: Report Publication and HLC Site Visit
Report available approximately December 2010
Site visit tentatively targeted for May 2011
Self-Study Principles
Provide evidence of alignment of institutional mission with institutional outcomes (assurance section).
Provide evidence that the institution can sustain its mission (advancement section).
Demonstrate linkages between long-term initiatives, student learning outcomes, and operations.
Engage the entire University community in the accreditation process.