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An Inside Look at Why Accreditation Works
Describing his service on a voluntary visiting team, Bob Ubell defends regional accreditation as a form of “deliberative democracy” and urges us not to hand it over to a federal education police force.
DeVos Brought Back For-Profit Accreditor Her Own Department Faulted
Before education secretary restored federal recognition to ACICS, report by department staff failed the organization on numerous standards.
Comeback in Compton
After becoming the first public college in California to lose accreditation, Compton College is preparing to stand on its own once again.
Faculty Backlash Over Conn.'s Troubled Consolidation Plan
After the accreditor for the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities system pushed back on plans to consolidate the state's 12 community colleges, some faculty groups are calling for new leadership and more funding.
Signals on the Agenda for Accreditation
As DeVos answers questions from House lawmakers, a key adviser previews her department's approach to regulation of accreditors.
Another Setback for Programs Overseen by Troubled Accreditor
A large for-profit college chain fails in first attempt to find a new accreditor, potentially raising the stakes for the Trump administration's review of ACICS, its current agency.
Inside the Oversight of a Questionable Institution
The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools seeks a second chance. Over the years it's accredited some questionable institutions that have been likened to visa mills.
A Troubled Accreditor's Long-Term Outlook
ACICS, a flashpoint for debate over accountability of the for-profit sector, has another chance at federal recognition. But some higher ed observers see tough odds for its long-term survival.