NEPSEA: Navigating Accreditation for Inclusive Postsecondary Programs
The Northeast Postsecondary Education Alliance (NEPSEA) is ex
Program Accreditation
This easy-to-read resource shares tips to make the program accreditation process go smoothly, from representatives from accredited programs at Western Carolina University, University of Colorado-Colorado Springs, and Virginia Commonwealth University, based on their own experience.
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National Coordinating Center
During this webinar, the executive director of the Inclusive Higher Education Accreditation Council and directors from the first three accredited programs shared valuable insights and proven strategies for accreditation success. These pioneering programs discussed how they prepared, organized, and staffed their teams for a smooth accreditation process, offering tips to help others prepare their own programs.
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National Coordinating Center
This is a recording of a webinar presented by Mary Judge Diegert and Martha Mock on December 14, 2023 for Midwest Inclusive Postsecondary Education Alliance (MIPSA).
Webinar: MIHEC Community of Practice Event: National Accreditation Standards and Resources for Program Accreditation (January 23)
The webinar, held February 6, 2024, provided practical insights on accreditation's benefits for students and programs, offering an overview of the process and its application. Participants were guided through applying standards and creating program plans efficiently. It highlighted the significance of accreditation in higher education, exemplified by Western Carolina's pioneering UP Program and its national recognition for inclusive education.
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National Coordinating Center
This document lists all 10 Standard Areas and the associated standards - there are total of 38 standards across the 10 areas. It can be used as a basis of discussion to begin to consider where your program is relative to meeting each standard.
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National Coordinating Center
This guide provides inclusive higher education program personnel with a comprehensive look at the program accreditation process. This guide includes the 10 standard areas and 38 standards including the guidance and required for review (evidence) necessary to pursue program accreditation. In addition, information about the self-study, site visit and processes related to program accreditation are included. Programs should reference this guide at any point during the pre-accreditation or accreditation process.
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National Coordinating Center
The Inclusive Higher Education Accreditation Council (IHEAC) is an accrediting agency for college and university programs serving students with intellectual disability. This independent nonprofit organization ensures programs meet quality assurance standards and makes accreditation determinations.