In this podcast we will discuss

1. Why schools want to be accredited

2. Possible time lines and steps

3. Common roadblocks Why: Benefits of Accreditation

4. Certification of quality

5. Process for developing quality

6. More students will want to attend your school

a. Value of the degree to students – resume, transferability

b. FAFSA

1. Achieve your mission – bear fruit How to Start the Accreditation Process

2. Choose an accrediting agency

3. Application process Timeline and Steps

4. Phase 1 – ABHE has three steps:

a. applicant vs others that tell you to do the same things before applying

1. Visits, reports, responses

2. Start the clock – start the self study

3. Team Visit

4. Commission

5. 4 years + 4 years to repeat

6. The good news Next Time

Self Study: The heart of the Process

And in 2 weeks we will have an interview with the ABHE Chairman of the Commission on Accreditation to talk about distance education.