2020 CHEA Annual Conference-Registration is Now Open!

January 27 - January 29
Accreditation and Quality Assurance in the Next Decade
Capital Hilton Hotel • Washington, DC
Preliminary Program (As of 10/24/19)
--Program Subject to Change--
Monday, January 27
Special Workshop:
New Realities for Accrediting Organizations and Postsecondary Systems
Opening Reception
Tuesday, January 28
Welcome and Introductions
The Federal Government and Accreditation
The National Quality Dialogue: Addressing Quality in Higher Education
Quality and Borderless Education
Programmatic Accreditation and Preparing for the Next Generation of Educational Delivery
Accounting for Teaching's Value
Blockchain and Preventing Academic Corruption
Data, Accreditation and Equity
Special Session:
The Council for Higher Education Accreditation Recognition Policy and Procedures
Wednesday, January 29
2020 Elections, Higher Education, Accreditation and Quality Assurance
On What Will Accreditation Focus in the Future: Perspectives from Accreditation Leaders
Alternative Credentials and Alternative Providers
Predictive Analytics and Accreditation

January 29 - January 30
Quality Assurance: On What Do We Need to Focus?
Capital Hilton Hotel • Washington, DC
Preliminary Program (As of 10/24/19)
--Program Subject to Change--
Wednesday, January 29
Welcome and Overview of CIQG Activities
Challenges for U.S. Accreditation: Changes in Federal Law and Regulation
Reception
Thursday, January 30
Higher Education, Digitization and Skills: Is Quality Assurance Adapting and How?
Higher Education, Quality Assurance and Growing Regionalization Trends
- African Standards and Guidelines: An African Perspective
- The ASEAN Quality Assurance Framework: Developmental Needs
Quality Assurance and Societal Engagement
Quality Award Ceremony
Innovative QA: Highlights from Egypt and India
Academic Freedom and Institutional Autonomy: Responding to Challenges and the Purposes and Quality of Higher Education
Quality Assurance and Medical Education
Register now!
The 2020 Conference will be hosted at: Capital Hilton Hotel
1001 16th St. NW Washington, DC 20001
Book your room at the special conference rate.
There is no hotel deadline: The conference rate is valid until the room block is filled.
Please note the following:
- The registration fee covers receptions, meals and conference materials.
- A confirmation email will be sent following receipt of registration.
- Spouse fee includes receptions and conference meals.
- Payment to CHEA must accompany registration. Registrations are not considered confirmed until payment is received.
- In the event of registration cancellation, fees paid in advance are refundable less $50 service charge, provided that written notice is received by CHEA by January 10, 2020. There will be no refunds for cancellations received after January 10, 2020. There will be no refunds for no-shows. All refunds will be processed after the conclusion of the conference and annual meeting.
- If you have special needs and require assistance, please contact Selwyn@chea.org with your specific requirements at least 72 hours prior to the event.