Accreditation in Transition: Quality, Trust, and the Policy Landscape

Session Abstract: Accreditation is entering a period of significant change shaped by shifting federal policy, rising public scrutiny, and renewed attention to institutional outcomes and accountability. In this session, Dr. Nasser Paydar, President of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), will explore the current higher education landscape and the vital role of quality assurance and accreditation in connecting institutional mission, performance, and public trust.

He will also examine the evolving federal policy and accreditation environment, including what recent developments may mean for colleges and universities, accreditors, and institutional leaders. This session will provide timely perspective on the issues likely to shape accreditation expectations and institutional readiness in the years ahead.

Keywords: accreditation, higher education policy, higher education value, federal policy

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