Higher Learning Commission's Cross-Cutting Themes
Theme One: The Future-Orientated Organization.
- Engages in planning.
- Is driven by the mission.
- Understands social and economic change.
- Focuses on the futures of constituents.
- Integrates new technology.
Theme Two: The Learning-Focused Organization.
- Assess student learning.
- Supports learning.
- Supports scholarship.
- Creates the capacity for lifelong learning.
- Strengthens organizational learning.
Theme Three: The Connected Organization.
- Serves the common good.
- Serves constituents.
- Creates a culture of service.
- Collaborates.
- Engages in healthy internal communication.
Theme Four: The Distinctive Organization.
- Has unambiguous mission.
- Appreciates diversity.
- Is accountable.
- Is self-reflective.
- Is committed to improvement.