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AQIP is HCC's path to maintaining its accreditation! AQIP stands for the Academic Quality Improvement Program, which is an alternative accreditation process developed by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. It consists of a continuous process of examining institutional practices and working together to identify needed improvements. A minimum of three Action Projects are always active, with at least one focusing on the core function of the college: Helping Students Learn.

HCC was accepted as an AQIP college in October 2005 and initiated its first set of four Action Projects in Fall 2006. By the end of the fourth year the college will prepare a Systems Portfolio that serves as the functional equivalent of the self-study.

We welcome your participation! If you'd like to serve on an Action Project Team or the Coordinating Committee, let us know by clicking on suggestions.

Got an idea or suggestion big or small? If you have an idea for a project, email us and we'll pass it along to the group that can best respond.

Heartland Community College AQIP Accomplishments