MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – Public universities like Western Illinois University go through an accreditation process every 10 years, but what is accreditation and why is it important? The newly created podcast series, The Leatherneck Accreditation Lab, will explain the process and more. The first episode, which can be found at wiu.edu/aasp/accreditation/podcast.php, provides viewers with information about the process and what members of the WIU community can expect from the institution’s reaccreditation visit with the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) in March. All podcasts will be available at... Read More

MACOMB/MOLINE, IL – Western Illinois University faculty, staff, students, alumni and friends are invited to share comments for the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) assurance argument review for WIU’s reaffirmation of accreditation, which will take place in March 2021. More information, including the feedback form, can be found at wiu.edu/aasp/accreditation/review.php. Feedback must be submitted by Feb. 17. The HLC, which is a regional accreditor of postsecondary education institutions, will conduct its 10 year review of WIU, with a reaffirmation of accreditation visit March 26 and March... Read More