Think College News

photo of campus steps with many students

The Importance of Program Accreditation

Program accreditation standards have been finalized.  A workgroup is working to develop an accreditation process and structure by which postsecondary education programs for students with intellectual disability can become formally accredited. Why does this matter?  Read the full article!

Read more

dictionary definiton of the word accreditation

What Does Accreditation Really Mean?

This blog post from Accreditation workgroup chair, Dr. Martha Mock, shares her thoughts on the ongoing and important work of the Workgroup.  She shares her thoughts on what program accreditation means for students, family members, college faculty and program staff, and what each of those groups can do NOW to get involved.  Read the full blog post. 

Read more