Bennett College's Bid for Accreditation

January 7, 2022

HEADLINES

Accrediting Association President Optimistic About Bennett College's Bid for Accreditation Ahead of Visit (News & Record, January 6, 2022) "A team from the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools is set to visit the college during the week of Jan. 18-21 to decide if it will accredit the private Greensboro school, which is one of two historically Black women’s colleges in the United States. The accreditors will look at whether Bennett meets their standards for a quality education."

Growing 'Maze' of Education Credentials Confuses Job Seekers, Employers (The Seattle Times, January 6, 2022) "Even if they’re looking for authentic education programs, prospective students have to navigate the complexities of higher education and its poorly understood accreditation system."

Thoughts on 'The Great Upheaval' (Inside Higher Ed, January 4, 2022) "The most intriguing prediction, to my mind, was around accreditation. They predict that the object of accreditation will shift from the institution to the student, with something like accreditors verifying that students have achieved certain defined competencies. Where they achieved them is much less important."

15 of the Biggest Misconceptions About Online College Courses (SNHU Newsroom, December 28, 2021) "There are online colleges and universities out there that are reputable, but it's important to do some research before handing over tuition money. One strong indicator is whether the school is accredited, meaning it achieved specific standards and is deemed of quality. Earning accreditation is crucial in higher education and some employers may only consider candidates with degrees from an accredited institution or accredited program."