The self-study process involved gathering information and evidence relevant to the Higher Learning Commission's criteria from across campus, in addition to surveying campus and community constituencies about important issues and holding meetings to discuss these issues. The self-study is intended to provide an in-depth picture of how well the institution meets the criteria for excellence in higher education.
Because Fort Lewis is an already accredited institution in good standing based on its review in 2005-06, we can follow the most flexible process, known as the Open Pathway.
Under the timetable set by the HLC to transition institutions to the new processes, FLC will be in the first cohort of Open Pathway institutions when we are reviewed in 2015-16.