Drake is seeking comments from students and the public about the University in preparation for its periodic evaluation by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), Drake’s institutional accrediting agency. Comments must address substantive matters related to the quality of the institution or its academics programs. Student input is considered in the evaluation process and is important to giving HLC a holistic view of Drake’s learning and living environment and ability to fulfill its mission.

You are invited to submit comments regarding Drake University to the following address:

Public Comment on Drake University
Higher Learning Commission
230 South LaSalle St., Suite 7–500
Chicago, IL 60604-1411

You may also submit comments on HLC’s website at www.hlcommission.org/comment.

Comments must be in writing, and must be received by Sept. 22, 2017.

Drake will host a visit Oct. 23–25, 2017, with a team representing the HLC. The team will review the institution’s ongoing ability to meet HLC’s criteria for accreditation. Drake has been accredited by HLC since 1913.

—Kevin Saunders, Office of Institutional Research and Assessment