5 Secrets for a Smooth Accreditation Site Visit
Preparing for an accreditation site visit? It's not just about the paperwork! Impress your evaluators with attention to detail: clean, organized spaces, in-person presence of key staff, thoughtfully arranged meeting areas, and quality refreshments. These seemingly small touches can significantly impact the overall experience, showcasing your institution's commitment to excellence and attention to detail.
Accreditation Doesn’t Have to Be Scary
Remember, accreditation is here to make you better, not to give you nightmares. Plan, persevere, and maybe throw in a horror movie marathon to remind yourself that, even when a case of the accreditation scaries sets in, there still aren’t any clowns around—things could always be worse.
5 Timeless Lessons from Benjamin Franklin for Higher Education (and Life in General)
What can higher education learn from Benjamin Franklin's legacy? A lot! This blog examines Franklin's contributions, philosophy, and their implications for today's educational institutions. There’s a lot more to Philadelphia’s favorite historical figure than risky kite-flying.
From Appetizers to Accreditors: Serving Up Quality
Higher education institutions that see accreditation as an obstacle to innovation or as a necessary means to an end tend to experience more (and, often, avoidable) challenges. Conversely, institutions that embrace the accreditation process as a chance to better serve their students tend to thrive.
Do You Need a Higher Education Accreditation Consultant?
Navigating the intricacies of higher education accreditation can be a daunting task. Institutions must submit evidence of compliance with rigorous standards and processes to ensure they meet the criteria set by accrediting organizations. This blog will help you assess whether your institution could benefit from hiring a consultant and provide essential tips for choosing the right one to meet your needs.
What is Higher Education Accreditation? Debunking Common Misconceptions
I’m a fan of accreditation for the same reason that I’m a fan of going to the grocery store and not worrying that the applesauce I just bought is full of old nails—it’s someone’s job to make sure that product contains what it's supposed to.