Northland Community & Technical College ( Northland) will host a Comprehensive Evaluation site visit from the Higher Learning Commission.
Criteria
Northland will be assessed on four criteria, including: our mission, integrity, teaching & learning, and sustainability.
Criterion 1
Mission
The institution’s mission is clear and articulated publicly; it guides the institution’s operations.
- Human Resources
- In-Service
- Strategic Planning
- 2024-2025 Student Senate Meetings
- 3340P Assessment for Course Placement (3.6.2025)
- Math Guided Self-Placement
- PD Session Titles
- Reading Guided Self-Placement
- 2025 Summer MHFA Employee Sessions Flyer
- Academic Service Learning Journal
- Campus Community Events Facility Usage FY25
- Community Engagement in the Ag Department
- Criminal Justice Club
- Criterion 1B Evidence Map
- Community Engagement Crosswalk
- PTK Club Activity Report
- Radiology Club Previous Event Photos
- Radiology Clubs Summary of Events
- Sample Social Media Posts Summer 2025
- Table 1.B Service Learning Program Evidence NURS Table
- Mission Statement
- Board of Trustees Meeting: Mission Statement Change (June 2022)
- Northland’s 2022-2027 Strategic Plan poster
- Add strategies doc here (*Note: In Spring 2024, all plans were aligned with the mission and submitted to the President’s Cabinet for review.)
- Faculty Handbook
- Student Handbook
- Add data and reporting doc here (*Note: Northland makes data-informed decisions about the job market and needs of its programs using a variety of resources including Minnesota State data; state and regional labor market data; internal program sustainability data; local/regional educational competition; data sourced from contracted third-party vendors; and enrollment patterns.)
- Academic Health Documents
- Welding & Auto Technology Advisory Board Minutes
- GrandSKY: UAS Flight Operations Center
- Z-Degree
- College in the High Schools (CHS)
- Online College in the High Schools (OCHS)
- Post-Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO)
- Economics, Exercise Science, History, and Sociology
- Global Studies Certificate
- Carpentry Program Project House
- Institutional Learning Outcome (ILO)
- Annual Program Assessment Plans
- Liberal Arts Annual Discipline Assessment Template Form
- CTE Annual Discipline Assessment Template Form
- CTE Program Advisory Boards
- Spring 2025 Meeting Minutes
- State of the College
- Standardized Rubric
- Division Chairs Minutes (December 2025)
- Dean’s Council Minutes (December 2025)
- Northland’s Academic Resource Center, Student Success Center, Library Learning Commons, and Student Services offer a range of services, including Advising, Athletics, Disabilities Services, Financial Aid, Student Life, Tutoring, Veterans Services, Counseling Services, a gym, and a food pantry.
- Distance Minnesota
- Minnesota State’s Equity 2030
- Northern Valley Career Expo
- T-4 Summit
- Behind the Mask
- Scrubs Camp (*Note: Past event calendar posting link has expired.)
- Workforce Development Solutions
- Alluma Night
- Experience Northland Aerospace
- Northland Community Band
- Pioneer Radio 90.1
- Linsey McMurrin’s Talk
- Minnesota Transfer Curriculum
- Institutional Learner Outcomes (ILOs)
- Polaris Leadership Pathways
- Service-Oriented Assignments & Community Interactions
- Student Senate
- Black History Month Book Club
Criterion 2
Integrity – Ethical & Responsible Conduct
In fulfilling its mission, the institution acts with integrity; its conduct is ethical and responsible.
Criterion 3
Teaching & Learning for Student Success
The institution demonstrates responsibility for the quality of its educational programs, learning environments, and support services, and evaluates their effectiveness in fulfilling its mission. The rigor and quality of each educational program are consistent regardless of modality, location, or other differentiating factors.
- Advisor Info for HLC
- HLC Criterion 3 Work Group
- Student Services Table
- Steps in the Admissions Process
- Automotive Employer Survey Results 2016
- Aviation Maintenance Employer Survey 2016
- Construction Employer Survey 2015
- PNSG Employer Survey Questions
- Radiology Employer Survey Questions
- Fall 2022 IPEDS (Page 16) 14 to 1
- Fall 2023 IPEDS (Page 15) 18 to 1
- Fall 2024 IPEDS (Page 17) 18 to 1
Criterion 4
Sustainability – Institutional Effectiveness, Resources, & Planning
The institution’s resources, structures, policies, procedures, and planning enable it to fulfill its mission, improve the quality of its educational programs, and respond to future challenges and opportunities.
IPEDS Data Feedback Reports
The IPEDS Data Feedback Report provides a benchmarked view of Northland’s key institutional metrics to similar colleges nationwide (e.g., enrollment, graduation rates, and student demographics). This report supports Higher Learning Commission (HLC) accreditation by demonstrating transparency, data-informed decision-making, and continuous improvement. Reviewing IPEDS data helps identify trends, strengths, and areas for growth in alignment with federal and accreditation standards.