Accreditation
About Accreditation
Comply with rigorous standards;
Develop and implement an Institutional Effectiveness Plan;
Undergo an annual review of its financial stability, retention and placement rates; and
Undergo announced and unannounced site visits.
STATE AUTHORITY TO OPERATE
Other Resources
American Council on Education
National umbrella association for higher education. Current information on higher education policy, legislation, and national developments.
Council for Higher Education Accreditation
Private, nonprofit national organization that coordinates accreditation activity in the United States.
Chronicle of Higher Education
Main news source for college and university faculty members and administrators. Subscription required; published weekly.
U.S. Census Bureau
Serves as the source of quality data about the nation's people and economy.
U.S. Department of Education
Features information on programs and services, publications and products, grants and secretary's initiatives, plus guides for teachers and a host of links to other education sites.
Career Education Review
Comprehensive source of news, best practices, research and commentary for those involved with the career college sector.
Inside Higher Ed
A free daily online publication that covers a variety of college and university issues.