Aligning the Curriculum to Reality in AI-Accelerated Times

November 9, 2023

HEADLINES

Higher Ed Accreditation Agencies Remain Steadfast Despite Conservative Attacks (Insight Into Diversity, November 6, 2023) Accreditation leaders say education related to the true nature of the accreditation process could help resolve the challenges, suggesting that more transparency regarding accreditation is necessary so the public — and critics — can better understand how and why accreditation is necessary.

APQN Academic Conference 2023 Held at AIUB  (The Business Standard, November 5, 2023) The first keynote speaker, Jan Friis, Senior Vice President for Government Affairs at the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), focused on the scope and challenges of quality assurance in transformative learning in higher education and CHEA’s role in accreditation of higher education accreditors. 

Aligning the Curriculum to Reality in AI-Accelerated Times  (Inside Higher Ed, October 26, 2023) Accreditation of institutions is a critical consideration as they consider significant curriculum changes. Notifications and consultations may be necessary to ensure that institutional accreditation is not affected by such changes. In some cases, specialized or programmatic accreditation is relevant.

Bipartisan Senate Bill Aimed at Ending Legacy Admissions at College  (The Hill, November 7, 2023) Two senators introduced a bill Tuesday that would effectively end college legacy admissions by changing requirements for school accreditation. The bill amends the Higher Education Act, which outlines the requirements for colleges to receive accreditation and be eligible for federal funds

Registration Open – 2024 CHEA/CIQG Annual Conference – “Quality Assurance Matters”  Join us at the 2024 CHEA/CIQG Annual Conference scheduled for January 29-February 1 in Washington, D.C. This year’s in-person event promises to build on the excitement and successes of last year’s Annual Conference. The theme for the four-day conference is “Quality Assurance Matters,” a premise that seeks to engage the global CHEA/CIQG community. Register today – Our early-bird discount ends soon!