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University of Kansas Accreditation Review
Accreditation Materials and Reports
The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association


KU was granted a full 10-year accreditation, without stipulations, on June 24, 2005.

    Statement of HLC Affiliation Status

Every ten years KU undergoes an extensive self-study to prepare for a university-wide re-accreditation review by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA). Accreditation assures our students that their academic programs meet nationally recognized standards. Accreditation is also required in order for KU to receive federal funds for student financial aid and research.

During 2002-2004, a steering committee and working group led by Barbara Romzek, Associate Dean in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, worked on compiling the accomplishments of KU and assembling evidence that KU has met the five criteria for re-accreditation. The report paints a comprehensive picture of KU's many accomplishments and provides rich details on what makes KU truly distinctive.

A twelve-person team of consultant-evaluators made up of faculty from other research universities visited the KU campuses from January 31-February 2, 2005, and recommended a full 10-year re-accreditation. The team's recommendation was acted on by the Institutional Actions Council and validated by the Commission Board of Trustees in June of 2005.

Below are links to copies of accreditation documents including the evaluation team reports, the Self-Study report, a briefing document, and a paper on the accreditation process presented at the 2005 Higher Learning Commission Annual Meeting.

updated September 5, 2006


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Questions or comments should be directed to: Deb Teeter (deb-teeter@ku.edu) or Christine Keller (christine-keller@ku.edu)

SELF-STUDY AND ACCREDITATION DOCUMENTS
 
STATEMENT OF HLC AFFILIATION STATUS (June 24, 2005)

    HLC Affiliation Status
 
EVALUATION TEAM REPORTS (received April 2005)

    Assurance Section     Advancement Section
 
PRESENTATIONS

    Making the Shoe Fit: The New HLC Accreditation Criteria and Research Universities

    Higher Learning Commission Annual Meeting - April 5, 2005

    Association for Institutional Research Annual Forum - May 16, 2006

 
ACCREDITATION VISIT BRIEFING DOCUMENT

    NCA Visit Briefing Document (01/20/2005)
  • Common Questions and Answers about Accreditation
  • Details on KU Statements, Policies, and Processes
  • Executive Summary of Self-Study Report
 
VOLUME 1: NCA SELF-STUDY

    Complete Self-Study Report
  • University Overview
    • Introduction to KU
    • KU Structures
    • Significant Changes
    • Response to 1994 Concerns
    • Future Directions
  • Executive Summary of Accreditation Criteria
  • Criterion 1: Mission and Integrity
  • Criterion 2: Preparing for the Future
  • Criterion 3: Student Learning and Effective Teaching
  • Criterion 4: Acquisition, Discovery,and Application of Knowledge
  • Criterion 5: Engagement and Service
 
VOLUME 2: SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS

    Academic Unit Profiles
  • College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
  • School of Allied Health
  • School of Architecture and Urban Design
  • School of Business
  • School of Education
  • School of Engineering
  • School of Fine Arts
  • School of Journalism and Mass Communication
  • School of Law
  • School of Medicine
  • School of Nursing
  • School of Pharmacy
  • School of Social Welfare