HLC Reaffirmation of Accreditation
The 91µ÷½Ì - Fort Smith’s institutional accreditor is the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
The university has maintained continuous accreditation since March 28, 1973. 91µ÷½Ì’s most recent reaffirmation of accreditation was in August of 2015. The next reaffirmation (comprehensive) will occur during the 2024-2025 academic year.
Preparation is currently underway for this reaffirmation visit. Committees are collecting evidence in support of narratives that demonstrate how 91µ÷½Ì meets and exceeds the five criteria for accreditation, assumed practices, and federal compliance requirements.
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The Higher Learning Commission Liaison for the 91µ÷½Ì - Fort Smith is:
Dr. Jamie StanesaVice President of Accreditation Relations
You can learn more about Dr. Stanesa by visiting the
For information about 91µ÷½Ì's HLC reaffirmation process please contact%20Lisa-Marie%20Norris.
This site will be updated as 91µ÷½Ì prepares for its HLC reaffirmation visit.