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CHEA Op-Ed Series: Last Night I Had a Strange Dream About Accreditation...Read Now bit.ly/4sKwTSE #HigherEd

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Accreditation in the News: Colleges, Accreditation and the Future of Higher Education bit.ly/47tjl5o

CHEA Webinar Series Why Assessment and Student Learning Matter for Educational Quality— In Times of Accreditation Change March 30, 2026, 11:00am ET [Picture of Dr. Megan Rodgers Good] Dr. Megan Rodgers Good Executive Director of the Center for Assessment and Research Studies (CARS) James Madison University [Picture of Dr. Keston Fulcher] Dr. Keston Fulcher Improvement Strategist the Center for Assessment and Research Studies (CARS) James Madison University

There's still time to register for the next CHEA Webinar: Why Assessment and Student Learning Matter for Educational Quality— In Times of Accreditation Change on March 30, 2026 at 11:00am. For more information and to register visit bit.ly/4aYwq7t

[Photo of Nasser Paydar and CHEA Logo] Commentary Overhauling Accreditation Won't Solve Higher-Ed's Woes by Nasser H. Paydar [A drawing of a school desk] As Seen In US News & World Report

In US News & World Report CHEA President Nasser H. Paydar reflects on Accreditations role in Higher Ed— what it can and can't do— and what attempts to change it will actually do. Read Now: bit.ly/4uJDr5s

CHEA President Nasser H. Paydar in U.S. News & World Report: “Overhauling Accreditation Won’t Solve Higher Ed’s Woes” bit.ly/4uJDr5s #HigherEd #Accreditation #AcademicSky #EDUSky

CHEA/CIQG Board of Directors Call For Nominations Call closes Friday, March 20, 2026.

Final call to submit nominations for the 2026-2029 class of Board of Directors. Nominations are due this Friday, March 20, 2026. For more details visit bit.ly/4twNCcC #HigherEd #Accreditation

CHEA Webinar Series Why Assessment and Student Learning Matter for Educational Quality— In Times of Accreditation Change March 30, 2026, 11:00am ET [Picture of Dr. Megan Rodgers Good] Dr. Megan Rodgers Good Executive Director of the Center for Assessment and Research Studies (CARS) James Madison University [Picture of Dr. Keston Fulcher] Dr. Keston Fulcher Improvement Strategist the Center for Assessment and Research Studies (CARS) James Madison University

Don't forget to register and join us for the next CHEA Webinar: Why Assessment and Student Learning Matter for Educational Quality— In Times of Accreditation Change on March 30, 2026 at 11:00am. For more information and to register visit bit.ly/4aYwq7t

CHEA President Addresses Accreditation and Equity Gaps in Higher Education at Baruch College Dr. Nasser Paydar, a former assistant secretary for higher education at the U.S. Department of Education, said higher ed leaders should keep a close eye on proposed legislation that would transfer…

The EDU Ledger: "CHEA President Addresses Accreditation and Equity Gaps in Higher Education at Baruch College"

CHEA/CIQG Board of Directors Call For Nominations Call closes Friday, March 20, 2026.

The Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) invites you to submit nominations for the 2026-2029 class of Board of Directors. bit.ly/4twNCcC #HigherEd #Accreditation

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Accreditation in the News: ED Changes Timeline to Recognize New Accreditors bit.ly/47pT0oE #HigherEd #Accreditation #AcademicSky #EDUSky

Don't forget to register for our next webinar! #HigherEd #AcademicSky #EduSky

CHEA Webinar Series Why Assessment and Student Learning Matter for Educational Quality— In Times of Accreditation Change March 30, 2026, 11:00am ET [Picture of Dr. Megan Rodgers Good] Dr. Megan Rodgers Good Executive Director of the Center for Assessment and Research Studies (CARS) James Madison University [Picture of Dr. Keston Fulcher] Dr. Keston Fulcher Improvement Strategist the Center for Assessment and Research Studies (CARS) James Madison University

Join us for the next CHEA Webinar: Why Assessment and Student Learning Matter for Educational Quality— In Times of Accreditation Change on March 30, 2026 at 11:00am. For more information and to register visit bit.ly/4aYwq7t

#AcademicSky #EduSky

CHEA/CIQG Board of Directors Call For Nominations Call closes Friday, March 20, 2026.

The Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) invites you to submit nominations for the 2026-2029 class of Board of Directors. bit.ly/4twNCcC #HigherEd #Accreditation

CHEA Webinar Series Why Assessment and Student Learning Matter for Educational Quality— In Times of Accreditation Change March 30, 2026, 11:00am ET [Picture of Dr. Megan Rodgers Good] Dr. Megan Rodgers Good Executive Director of the Center for Assessment and Research Studies (CARS) James Madison University [Picture of Dr. Keston Fulcher] Dr. Keston Fulcher Improvement Strategist the Center for Assessment and Research Studies (CARS) James Madison University

Join us for the next CHEA Webinar: Why Assessment and Student Learning Matter for Educational Quality— In Times of Accreditation Change on March 30, 2026 at 11:00am. For more information and to register visit bit.ly/4aYwq7t

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Accreditation in the News: Trump Is Betting on DeSantis’ College Oversight Revamp bit.ly/3Oy8Sit #HigherEd #Accreditation #AcademicSky #EDUSky

CIEES Becomes First Latin American Accreditor to Receive CHEA Recognition

CIEES Becomes First Latin American Accreditor to Receive CHEA Recognition READ MORE bit.ly/4sej6Dg

CHEA/CIQG Board of Directors Call For Nominations Call closes Friday, March 20, 2026.

The Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) invites you to submit nominations for the 2026-2029 class of Board of Directors. bit.ly/4twNCcC #HigherEd #Accreditation #AcademicSky #EDUSky

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Accreditation in the News: Medical Accreditor Weighs Diluting Health Inequities Curricula bit.ly/4rMJLXj #HigherEd #Accreditation #AcademicSky #EDUSky

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CHEA/CIQG Policy Watch February 12, 2026 [Vector image of the US Capitol Building]

NEW! Read the latest Policy Watch for updates on developments affecting accreditation from the White House, the U.S. Department of Education (USDE), the United States Senate, the United States House of Representatives, and the federal courts. www.chea.org/february-2026

[CHEA/CIQG logo] Board of Directors Call for Nominations Call Closes Friday, March 20, 2026

The Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) invites you to submit nominations for the 2026-2029 class of Board of Directors. bit.ly/4twNCcC #AcademicSky #EDUSky

Opinion/Editorial [CHEA Logo] Op-Ed

Watch and read the latest from the CHEA Op-Ed series exploring different topics in relevant to accreditation today bit.ly/4qpig53 #HigherEd #Accreditation #AcademicSky #EDUSky

2026 CHEA/CIQG Annual Conference January 26-29, Washington DC CHEA Annual Conference Highlights: Accreditation at the Crossroads

Despite winter weather disruptions the 2026 CHEA/CIQG Annual Conference brought together #HigherEd leaders, accreditors, and policymakers for timely conversations about accreditation’s future. Read our conference wrap-up for key themes from the discussions bit.ly/46Afraa

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Higher Ed Dive: "Accreditors brace for more change under the Trump administration" bit.ly/3OhMpps #CHEA2026#AcademicSky #EDUSky

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Accreditation in the News: ED Eyes Rewrite of Accreditation Rules www.chea.org/ed-eyes-rewr... #HigherEd #Accreditation
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That’s a wrap on #CHEA2026. Thank you for the insight, dialogue, and leadership shaping the future of accreditation and public trust. And be sure to join us next year, January 25-28, 2027 in Washington, DC.

What evidence best demonstrates educational quality—and how should it be communicated to the public? The closing plenary of #CHEA2026 focuses on student outcomes, integrity, and innovation, with an emphasis on clarity, equity, and trust.

Accreditation sits at the intersection of autonomy and accountability. This morning's plenary session examines how accreditors can preserve self-regulation while responding meaningfully to growing demands for transparency and public confidence in higher education. #CHEA2026

At CHEA, Kent Blames Accreditors for Higher Ed’s Woes The education under secretary argued that accreditors have largely failed to hold colleges accountable and pledged to make reforms.

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