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March 23, 2025

21. Data-Driven Accreditation: Enhancing Quality in Business Education

In this episode of the Accreditation Insights podcast, we have the pleasure of hosting Dr. Yates, a seasoned expertin the field of accreditation. Dr. Yates serves as the Director ofAccreditation at the INTERNATIONAL ACCREDITA...

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March 4, 2025

20. Navigating New Frontiers in Accreditation: Insights from Catherin…

In this episode, we're delighted to have Dr. Catherine Wehlburg, President of Athens University in Alabama and an esteemed administrator and accreditation figure, join us again. Recently, Catherine attended the Council of Hig...

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Feb. 26, 2025

19. The Institutional Impact of Accreditation Policy Shifts

In this episode, Shanderson and Pillar explore the surface of how dismantling the DOE and political control can influence educational policy, specifically around the crucial aspect of accreditation and its broader impact on i...

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Feb. 26, 2025

18. Integrity in the Age of AI: Insights from Dr. Tricia Bertram Gall…

In this episode, Dr. Tricia Bertram Gallant, a globally recognized thought leader, speaker, and author in the fields of academic integrity, ethics, and teaching, has made significant contributions to understanding and fosteri...

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Feb. 20, 2025

17. Accreditation Through Transition: Navigating Mergers with Tamara …

In this episode of Accreditation Insights, we're diving into the complex world of maintaining accreditation during institutional mergers. Tamara Ruth Ferry (retired) is joining us - an expert in accreditation processes and st...

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Feb. 20, 2025

16. Charting New Territories in Education: The Accreditation Journey …

In this episode, we're joined by a very special guest, Dan Futrell, who is at the helm of Polymath University, an innovative institution that seeks toredefine interdisciplinary learning. Dan shares the unique accreditation jo...

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Feb. 13, 2025

15. Legal Perspectives on Accreditation: A Conversation with Edward C…

In this episode we welcome Edward M. Cramp, a distinguished lawyer and educator fresh from the Council of Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) conference, who brings a unique legal viewpoint to higher education accreditation...

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Feb. 10, 2025

14. Breaking Barriers and Building Excellence with Archinya Ingram

In this episode today, we are thrilled to have Dr. Archinya Ingram join us. Archinya brings an impressive 19-year tenure in higher education, marked by her dedication to academic administration, accreditation, and strategic p...

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Feb. 9, 2025

13. Exploring the Depths of Leadership and Accreditation with Dr. Rob…

Welcome to another episode of theAccreditation Insights podcast. Today, we're joined by guest Dr. RobertoMaurice Robert, a visionary leader and distinguished educator whose expertisespans across education management, Christia...

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Feb. 7, 2025

12. Achieving Excellence: Manhattan Area Technical College's Perfect …

This is a truly inspiring episode! Dr. James Genandt joins us as President and Chief Executive Officer of Manhattan Area Technical College, an institution that has recently earned a perfect report from the Higher Learning Com...

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Feb. 4, 2025

11. Leading with Legacy: Dr. Melva K. Wallace on Transforming Huston-…

In this special episode of the Accreditation Insights podcast, we're honored to have Dr. Melva K. Wallace, the transformative President and CEO of Huston-Tillotson University. Dr. Wallace has over twenty years of higher educa...

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Jan. 23, 2025

10. New Research Validates the Remarkable Impact of Accreditation in …

Tune in to this riveting episode of the Accreditation Insights podcast, where we delve into groundbreaking research and unveil the substantial benefits of accreditation for students. This episode, sponsored by JETPACK by Virt...

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Jan. 21, 2025

9. Space and Strategy: Enhancing Campus and Workplace Environments th…

In this episode of Accreditation Insights we are joined by Chris Morett, a strategic space planner with extensive experience in enhancing the utility and effectiveness of campus and workplace environments. Chris brings a weal...

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Jan. 21, 2025

8. Evolving Community Colleges: Leadership and Change with Dr. Steve …

In this episode of Accreditation Insights, we sit down with Dr. Steve M. Rose, President of Passaic County Community College (PCCC) and Commissioner, Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE). Dr. Rose shares insig...

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Jan. 15, 2025

7. Integrity in the Age of AI: Insights from Dr. Tricia Bertram Galla…

In this episode, Dr. Tricia Bertram Gallant, a globally recognized thought leader, speaker, and author in the fields of academic integrity, ethics, and teaching, has made significant contributions to understanding and fosteri...

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Jan. 14, 2025

6. Accreditation and Compassion in Education: Insights from Dr. Danie…

We welcome Dr. Daniel E. Martin to the Accreditation Insights Podcast in this episode. Dr. Martin is a distinguished scholar and leader in compassion education, organizational psychology, and social capital. He is the Directo...

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Jan. 7, 2025

5. Mission-Driven Excellence: Dr. Tamara Ferry on Accreditation, Fait…

In this episode, we welcome Dr. Tamara Ferry, a seasoned leader in accreditation and institutional effectiveness with a remarkable 25-year tenure at Concordia University, which her mission-driven approach to higher education ...

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Jan. 6, 2025

4. Accreditation and Quality Assurance in Higher Education

In this episode, we explore the expert insights of Dr. Zeinab Mostafavi, a distinguished new PhD specializing in higher education accreditation. She has developed a keen interest in how online tools can enhance the assessment...

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Jan. 6, 2025

3. Global Standards and Innovations in Accreditation: Insights from O…

In this episode of Accreditation Insights , Olgun Cicek, an esteemed expert in accreditation and quality assurance, shares his wealth of experience in fostering institutional excellence across diverse educational systems. Wit...

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Jan. 6, 2025

2. Navigating Transformative Change: Accreditation and Equity in Educ…

In this engaging episode of Accreditation Insights , Virginia McMunn, Director of Accreditation and Continuous Improvement at Oakland University shares her journey from classroom teaching to leading transformative initiatives...

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Jan. 2, 2025

1. Beyond Predictions: Shaping the Future of Higher Education with Gr…

Welcome to the first episode of the 2025 season of Accreditation Insights! Today we're diving into a thoughtful discussion with Greg Pillar, Assistant Provost for Academic Affairs at Gardner-Webb University. Greg recently pen...

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Dec. 12, 2024

45. DEI Under Fire: The Western Accreditor’s Controversial Move to Dr…

In this eye-opening episode of Accreditation Insights , we delve into the Western accreditor’s contentious proposal to remove diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) language from its standards. Jeremy Young, Program Director ...

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Dec. 10, 2024

44. The Future of Accreditation: Bold Promises or True Innovation?

This is the third and final part of the three-part Podcast Series focused on the National Association for Academic Excellence, Inc., one of the newest accrediting bodies to enter the higher education landscape. (NAAE) In this...

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Dec. 10, 2024

43. Disrupting the Status Quo: Challenges and Competition (Part Two)

Welcome back for the second half of episode two of the three-part Podcast Series focused on the National Association for Academic Excellence, Inc., one of the newest accrediting bodies to enter the higher education landscape....

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