Assurance Argument

Each institution will prepare an assurance argument and evidence file as part of its assurance filing. In the assurance argument, the institution demonstrates how it meets each criterion and core component. For each criterion, the institution offers:

  • An articulation of how each core component within the criterion is met.
  • A summary statement regarding any additional ways in which the institution fulfills the criterion that are not otherwise covered in the statements on the core components.
  • Links to materials in the institution’s evidence file for each claim or argument made.

Assurance Argument Demos

The samples provided by the Higher Learning Commission are intended to foster understanding on how to write to the criteria for accreditation and link supporting evidence in the narrative. Each institution will provide original narrative, with unique arguments and evidence.