Description

In this podcast we will discuss

1. Why schools want to be accredited


2. Possible time lines and steps

3. Common roadblocks
Why: Benefits of Accreditation

1. Certification of quality

2. Process for developing quality

3. More students will want to attend your school

4. Achieve your mission – bear fruit
How to Start the Accreditation Process

1. Choose an accrediting agency

2. Application process
Timeline and Steps

1. Phase 1 – ABHE has three steps:

2. Visits, reports, responses

3. Start the clock – start the self study

4. Team Visit

5. Commission

6. 4 years + 4 years to repeat

7. The good news
Next Time

Self Study: The heart of the Process

And in 2 weeks we will have an interview with the ABHE Chairman of the Commission on Accreditation to talk about distance education.