AGB and CHEA Issue Joint Statement on Higher Education Accreditation and Governing Boards

March 30, 2022

On March 30, 2022, the Association of Governing Boards (AGB) and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) issued a Joint Advisory Statement on Accreditation and Governing Boards.

Accreditation is a critical tool for quality assurance and accountability for higher education, signaling an institution's commitment to academic quality and fiscal integrity. AGB and CHEA published this statement to help board members better understand the importance of accreditation and the board's role in the process.

Please take a few minutes to read the news release and full advisory statement.

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