North Carolina Legislature Seeks to Break up Accreditation Monopoly

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North Carolina Legislature Seeks to Break up Accreditation Monopoly (North State Journal, May 22, 2023) North Carolina state senators introduced a higher education bill that would prevent the University of North Carolina System from being accredited by the same agency for consecutive cycles.

Six Qualities to Look for in the Best Teaching Schools (ChartAttack, May 22, 2023) Accreditation is a critical factor when evaluating teaching colleges. It ensures that the institution meets rigorous academic standards and has undergone a comprehensive evaluation by an accrediting agency. Attending an accredited teaching school provides you with a quality education and enhances your professional credibility.

With ACICS Closing Soon, What’s Going on With Its Remaining Schools? (Republic Report, May 23, 2023) Under the conditions imposed by the Department of Education on ACICS-accredited schools, schools were barred from enrolling new students unless those students complete their programs by February 2024. But some schools appear to be offering students the opportunity to enroll in programs that seem highly unlikely to be completed nine months from now..

CHEA Leadership Meets with DOE Higher Education Subcommittee Chair Rep. Burgess Owens (The Huddle, Congressman Burgess Owens Newsletter, May 22, 2023) Council of Higher Education Accreditation leaders met on Capitol Hill with Higher Education Subcommittee Chair Rep. Burgess Owens to discuss the importance of accreditation and institutional autonomy across the U.S. (Scroll to the newsletter’s fifth photo for additional meeting details between CHEA and Congressman Burgess Owens.)