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The core theme of Criterion 2. The institution must operate with honesty and adherence to ethical standards.
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Refers to the responsible conduct required of the board, administration, faculty, and staff.
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FREEDOM: (Found as ACADEMIC FREEDOM in the grid). Core Component 2.D—the institution must protect freedom of expression and the pursuit of truth.
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Refers to the governing board (Core Component 2.C), which must be independent and act in the institution's best interest.
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The board must delegate day-to-day operations to the administration while retaining ultimate oversight.
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Core Component 2.B—ensuring all public communication about costs, programs, and requirements is clear and accurate.
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Adhering to federal, state, and HLC regulations, including reporting and financial requirements.
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Core Component 2.E—ensuring honesty and ethical practices in research, human subjects protection, and intellectual property.
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Fundamental to both academic integrity (preventing plagiarism) and public presentation.
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The institution must have clear, fair policies to handle academic or professional wrongdoing.
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What the institution must provide (syllabi, handbooks, web pages) to prove it meets Criterion 2.
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TRUST: Institutions must operate in a way that maintains the confidence of students and the broader community.
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The overall peer-review process ensures institutional quality.
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(Found as FINANCIALS). Refers to the requirement that financial representations and audits are handled ethically.
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Treating students, faculty, and staff equitably through clearly defined grievance and handbook policies.
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The written rules that govern board conflict of interest, student conduct, and employment.
