Help Highlight MSUM Accomplishments for the HLC Assurance Argument – 2D
In continuing the discussion, Minnesota State Moorhead is preparing for our Higher Learning Commission (HLC) site visit, which will occur in Fall 2027. As part of that preparation, the HLC Coordinating Committee (HLCCC) is collecting evidence and writing the Assurance Argument that will be provided to the visiting team.
Although the HLCCC will do much of the work of identifying accomplishments and collecting evidence, the committee is relatively small. We do not want to overlook achievements from your area, whether they involve faculty, students, staff, alumni, or community members connected to MSUM. To that end, this is the sixth in a series of messages that will provide opportunities to share accomplishments and evidence related to specific HLC subcriteria. This week’s area is about one of the more sensitive topics in Subcriterion 2D.
Academic Freedom and Freedom of Expression (2D)
This area is about how academic freedom and freedom of expression in the pursuit of knowledge is supported and integral to our teaching, learning, and research, and applies to faculty, students, and other employees.
Examples of evidence that may be relevant to these include:
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Policies on freedom of expression or academic freedom.
Activities supported/sponsored that allow for a discussion of varying viewpoints and opinions.
Policies/procedures for peaceful assembly.
Training, orientations, and related information regarding academic freedom and/or freedom of expression by members of the university community.
Data/feedback that led to policy changes or process improvements.
If you have examples that the HLCCC should consider, please submit them using the Microsoft Form below. Note that this form can be used to submit information on any topic, not just the area highlighted this week.
Evidence/Content for HLC Assurance Argument
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We are working to ensure broad representation across campus and do not want to miss important accomplishments simply because they were not brought to our attention at the right time.
Because of the word limit for the Assurance Argument, we cannot guarantee that every submission will be included. Some subcriteria overlap, so we may incorporate information that does not fit neatly within this area into a related section.
Thank you for all you do, and please take this opportunity to highlight the accomplishments of yourselves and our students.