HLC Accreditation Visit 2026
Accreditation
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
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
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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.
- AFSCME Meet and Confer Agenda and Handouts 01-21-2025
- College Committees and Work Groups 2022-2023
- College Committees and Workgroups 2023-2024
- College Council and Committee Handbook 01-02-2026
- Eliminating Accuplacer Barrier Project Charter 10-2024
- FY25 Council Proposals Summary 01-02-2026 Update
- FY26 Council Proposal Summary 01-24-26
- FY26 Instructional Equipment Packet
- Grow Enrollment Fall 2024 Themes and Final Project Document
- IFO Meet and Confer Agenda and Handouts 11-14-2025
- Learning Environments and Equipment Final 2026
- MAPE Meet and Confer Agenda and Handouts 12-05-2025
- Master Committee Chart 2021 2022 Shared Governance
- Mentor Mentee Contract Agreement
- NAPE Northland Presentation 2024
- Northland Strategic Plan 2022-2027
- Northland Assessment Report from Consultant 05-2023
- Project Charter Northland 2025 Number 1 Digital Ecosystem 10-30-2025
- Project Charter Northland 2025 Number 3 Review and Improve Class Offerings Schedule
- Project Charter Northland 2025 Number 4 Low Enrolled Programs 12-01-2025
- Review and Improve Northlands Enrollment Process Project Charter
- SEM Framework Sharing Meeting Agenda Final 06-27-2025
- Shared Governance Council Model 01-12-2026
- Shared Governance Council Model 08-13-2024
- Student Engagement SEM Plan Overview 01 12 2026 Final
- Advancing Equity Meeting Minutes 05-01-2025
- BIOL NSCI Yr0 Assessment
- BIOL Year 0 Assessment Data
- Budget Timeline Draft 10-03-25
- Cabinet Daily Update
- Campus Flag Research From Other Colleges 04-28-25
- CAR Report Fall 2025
- College-Wide Data Points 2016–2025
- Complete Budget Packet for Shared Governance 03-25-25
- Council Proposal Purchase Virtual Infrastructure 04-16-2025
- D2L Assessment Clean Up
- Differentials Being Considered
- Differential Tuition Estimates 03-20-25
- Facilities and Infrastructure East Grand Forks 2025 Prelim
- Facilities and Infrastructure Thief River Falls 2025 Prelim
- Final Instruct Cost Study for FY26 Allocation
- Financial Health Indicators for FY2025 Northland CTC
- First Half Stats FY25 Hours Used
- Food Service Financial Analysis by Fiscal Year
- FY24 Cost Study Net Revenue Analysis
- FY24 Cost Study Net Revenue Analysis 05-31-2025 Watch List
- FY24 Instructional Cost Study
- FY26 Budget Scenarios 03-21-2025
- FY26 Starting Budget 07-01-25
- FY2026 Budget Instructions 04-25-2025
- Northland Comprehensive Facilities Plan 08-30-2023 Appendix
- Northland BESI Plan Fall 2022
- Northland CFI History FY21–FY25
- Northland Community & Technical College Thief River Falls B3 Sample Report
- Tuition and Differentials Analysis 03-07-25
- Assessment Academy Project 2022
- Dean of Student Success Position Description
- Early Alert Procedures 2025–2026
- Northland 2024 ZDegree Expansion Funding Application
- Northland Student Success Report Accountability Metrics 02-19-2025
- Strategic Plan FY26 Evaluation by VP Group 12-2025
- Z‑Degree Expenditures
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.