Higher Learning Commission Reaffirmation
HLC Reaffirmation 2025
Background
Accreditation is an integral part of State Tech’s vitality. Our institution earned initial HLC accreditation in 2000 and now participates in the Open Pathway cycle, which culminates with a comprehensive evaluation and visit. The goal of the cycle is to achieve reaffirmation every 10 years. If you would like to learn more, visit this link: https://www.hlcommission.org/
Timeline
Planning FA22-SP23
Evidence Identification and Collection SU23
Rough Draft FA23
Revision SP24
Final Draft SU24
Final Review FA24
Visit Preparation FA24
Submission and Visit SP25
Steering Committee
Angie Gaines –Chair
Ken Thompson –Assistant Chair
Randy Rice –Faculty Representative
Dr. Shawn Strong –Criterion 1-Mission Committee Chair
Amy Ames–Criterion 2-Integrity Committee Chair
Jeremy Goss–Criterion 3-Quality, Resources & Support Committee Chair
Shawn Berhorst–Criterion 4-Evaluation & Improvement Committee Chair
Jenny Jacobs–Criterion 5-Institutional Effectiveness, Resources, & Planning Committee Chair
Resources
Aaron Kliethermes –Evidence Manager
Faith Joyce –Archivist
Academic Affairs Admins –Hospitality Sub-Committee
5 Criteria Committees
Criterion 1-Mission
Dr. Shawn Strong (chair)
Dr. Chris Bowser
Mitchell Branson
Shannon Grus
Katy Minnix
Criterion 2-Integrity
Amy Ames (chair)
Donna Frazier
Keith Kirkpatrick
Brandon McElwain
Chris Muenks
Criterion 3-Quality, Resources & Support
Jeremy Goss (chair)
Jessica Haefke
Melissa Hart
Gerald Smith
Ken Thompson
Zak Wardell
Criterion 4-Evaluation & Improvement
Shawn Berhorst (chair)
Joe Barnhill
Matt Bellinger
Courtney Brandt
Becca Mehmert
Ken Thompson
Criterion 5-Institutional Effectiveness, Resources, & Planning
Jenny Jacobs (chair)
Ben Berhorst
Tony Brenneke
Kristy Goss
Ken Niekamp
State Tech Employees
- Actively participate in accreditation learning opportunities
- Provide support as needed in the HLC Reaffirmation process
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