The Heart of Accreditation with Dr. Belle Wheelan

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The Heart of Accreditation With Dr. Belle Wheelan (Weave Education [Podcast], December 2, 2022) "Dr. Belle Wheelan, President of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges,  talks about topics from what makes a great peer reviewer to politics in higher education. She shares how the two work together to help institutions improve through innovation."

Credentialing Market Is 'Innovation' and 'Chaos' (Inside Higher Ed, December 7, 2022) "Tens of thousands of providers are offering over one million credentials in the U.S., according to a new report. More than half of credentials are not at colleges and universities."

How to Use Technological Advancements to Access High-Quality Online Colleges (IMC Grupo, December 5, 2022) "Accreditation is an important factor when considering online colleges and universities. Accreditation ensures that a school meets certain standards of quality education, including curriculum, faculty qualifications, student support services, instruction methods, and more. The U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) both offer extensive lists of accredited institutions, so be sure to check before enrolling in an online college."

With Four Student Enrolled, This North Carolina HBCU Bets On Its Five-Year Comeback Plan (The Charlotte Observer, December 3, 2022) "Barber-Scotia College leaders have launched a five-year plan to restore the school to prominence. The 2022-2027 strategic plan outlines the college’s pursuit for accreditation, its financial and academic goals."