Last month, we explored how Riverland Community College has successfully completed specialized accreditation for its academic programs. This month, we examine how Riverland maintains regional accreditation using the Academic Quality Improvement Program (AQIP), an accreditation program of the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) that encourages Riverland to employ continuous improvement strategies. The HLC, an independent corporation and one of two commission members of the 19-state North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA), accredits Riverland.