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Institutions Prepare for New Accreditation Regulations
As the second week of accreditation negotiations gets underway, experts say the operational cost of the new regulations may be high for institutions—but the payoff could be worth it.
‘Vulnerable’ Medical Schools Caught in MAGA’s Crosshairs
Republicans are scrutinizing “woke” medical schools. But experts warn that bowing to political pressure could hurt the future of public health, research and higher education.
Saint Augustine’s Declares Bankruptcy but Won’t Close
The beleaguered university will automatically lose eligibility for federal financial aid, so current students will have to finish their degrees at another institution.
NECHE Head Weighs In on College Closures, State of Accreditation
Larry Schall, who leads the accreditor, views the closures of member institutions in New England as tragic but believes existential concerns about the state of small colleges are overblown.
Texas Politicians Are Taking Curricular Control. Where Is the Accreditor?
Texas public universities are restricting what faculty can teach and graduate students can research. Although they appear to violate its standards, SACS hasn’t responded.
Anna Maria College Announces Closure
After Week of Negotiations, ED’s Accreditation Proposals Remain Intact
Some amendments have been made, but policy experts say they are largely structural changes and don’t fully address concerns about institutional autonomy.
In Accreditation Talks, Colleges and Accreditors Have Fewer Votes
A fraction of the number of college and university leaders have a seat at the negotiating table compared to a similar rule-making effort in 2019, an Inside Higher Ed analysis finds.