Harding University - Consumer Information

Consumer Information

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Consumer Information

The following is a list of consumer information that Harding University is required by federal regulations to make available to you as a student or parent of a student. This is brief summary of the information available and contact information is provided if you would like to request a paper copy.

Accreditation

www.harding.edu/AcademicAffairs/accreditation.html

Harding University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association (www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org; 312-263-0456 or 800-621-7440). Selected programs are accredited by various professional organizations.

Athletic Programs

Equity in Athletics Report

Athletic graduation rates and success rates are available through the NCAA website

Federal Graduation Rates Data pdf

Academic Success Rate report pdf

College Navigator

nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/

College Navigator is a free consumer information tool that guides, leads, and directs students, parents, high school counselors and other interested parties to information about higher education institutions. The primary data source for College Navigator is the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System, or IPEDS.

Complaints

Harding University takes very seriously complaints and concerns regarding the institution. Most complaints or concerns of a specific nature should be initiated and resolved at the campus level through normal University processes whenever possible.

Complaints associated with the institution’s compliance with academic program quality and accrediting standards may be directed to the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA), following their complaint process which is published at http://www.ncahlc.org/information-for-the-public/complaints.html.

For students receiving online instruction and residing in states other than Arkansas and Tennessee, complaints may be filed with the appropriate state contact as listed in the directory published at http://www.sheeo.org/stateauth/directory.pdf.

Constitution Day

Each year, on September 17th, an educational program pertaining to the United States Constitution is presented in chapel which all undergraduate students are required to attend. Contact: Jon Roberts, jroberts@harding.edu 501-279-4257