Institutional Accreditation

The institutional accreditation process is arguably one of the highest-stakes undertakings in higher education. It requires a robust understanding of the accreditation standards, persuasive writing skills, and the engagement of many individuals throughout the institution over many months of preparation. Lily Lane Consulting has developed a proven process to help institutions navigate this journey. Services range from a “do-it-yourself” toolkit - Preparing for the Higher Learning Commission Comprehensive Evaluation: A Practitioner’s Guide - to full project management and facilitation services. See below for a description of the various levels of service available.

The Practitioner’s Guide contains step-by-step instructions and customizable tools developed over years of trial and error. Templates, samples, facilitation guides, worksheets, and checklists will streamline the project for those individuals charged with maintaining accreditation.

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Choose Your Level of Service

  • Basic

    If your institution has the internal capacity to manage the comprehensive evaluation process, you will benefit from the tips and tools provided in the Practitioner’s Guide. This package includes the author’s initial consultation with executive leadership as well as planning and coaching with your project leaders, resulting in a draft project plan to start your accreditation journey with a firm foundation.

  • Advanced

    If your institution needs additional support - or just additional peace of mind - as you prepare for your accreditation site visit, Lily Lane Consulting can partner with you and your project leaders to ensure the project plan is implemented effectively. Examples of additional support include frequent check-ins with the project team and executive leadership, assistance in tailoring the tools provided with the Practitioner’s Guide, review and feedback of the drafted compliance materials, and final proofreading of your submission documents.

  • Full Project Management

    If you feel that your institution does not have the internal capacity to manage this complex and high-stakes journey, or you simply prefer to bring in external expertise, Lily Lane Consulting can lead your institution through every step of the way, from preparing the project plan to implementing the chosen communication strategies to faciliation of preparatory activities with various groups on campus. In partnership with your on-campus leaders, this service is specifically tailored to your institutional needs and culture.