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<p>Generic University recently underwent a successful reaffirmation of accreditation process with The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. As part of the 3-year process, a committee, named the Education and Communication working group, was formed to inform and engage with the entire Generic community. This report describes the process and strategies this working group employed to achieve those goals in a distance learning environment.</p> <p>The primary charges of the Education and Communication working group were to (1) educate stakeholders about the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), the importance of accreditation, and their role in the accreditation process; (2) provide consistent and quality communication to ensure stakeholders are appropriately informed about HLC and the self-study process; and (3) create and execute an appropriate and supportive communication and education plan during the HLC self-study process. The Education and Communication working group primarily focused on internal stakeholders, including students, faculty, and staff. Additional outreach specifically addressed associated individuals, such as alumni and field site supervisors. Other institutions may define their constituencies differently but will find that the goals, plans, and strategies described here will help them to achieve involvement by their stakeholders in accreditation processes.</p>
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Regional accreditation is vital to the well-being of any university
Walden University recently underwent a successful reaffirmation of accreditation process with The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
Walden University is part of Higher Education Corporation; some staff members are dedicated support for Walden University but housed within shared services divisions. It was important for those employees who support Walden be included as part of this process. This created an additional challenge and opportunity for the Education and Communication working group, as appropriate strategies were identified for all of the Walden University dedicated staff to be included in the outreach strategies
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Walden University, was founded in 1970 around the idea that higher education should fulfill a higher purpose. The varied locations of the Walden faculty members, students, and staff create a unique challenge for bringing community members together for collaboration, information, and exchange of ideas. Walden University is part of Higher Education Corporation; some staff members are dedicated support for Walden University but housed within shared services divisions. It was important for those employees who support Walden be included as part of this process. This created an additional challenge and opportunity for the Education and Communication working group, as appropriate strategies were identified for all of the Walden University dedicated staff to be included in the outreach strategies
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