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.