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Education Dept. Eyes Changing College Merger, Civil Rights Enforcement Regs
Many of the agenda items have to do with culture war issues like defining sex and cracking down on diversity, equity and inclusion.
Accreditor Puts Mary Baldwin U on Probation Over Finances
Naturopathic Accreditor Gets Reprieve
In March, NACIQI recommended stripping federal recognition from the Council on Naturopathic Medical Education. But ED is giving it time to fix compliance concerns.
New Accreditor Seeks to Turn ‘Bean-Counting’ Process Into Outcomes-Focused One
Mark Becker, board chair of the Commission for Public Higher Education, discusses research integrity, good-faith negotiating and why public institutions need their own accreditor.
Northwest Accreditor Announces Split From Accreditation Council
The Northwest Commission is leaving the Council on Recognized Accrediting Commissions and working on a rebranding effort at a time when regional monikers are outdated.
SACSCOC Changes Name
Bypassing the Bachelor’s Degree
Hazelden Betty Ford Graduate School created a pathway for students to earn a master’s degree without a bachelor’s. Officials say the program helps passionate students find their footing and fills much-needed workforce roles in the counseling field.
Trump’s Accreditation Overhaul Advances
The administration proposed sweeping changes to how accreditors evaluate institutions that officials say will lower the cost of college. Critics are skeptical.