Accreditation Insights: Navigating Excellence
We Illuminate the Path to Educational Excellence!
Explore Accreditation's Essentials podcast with Drs. Shanderson and Kahanov on "EdUp Accreditation Insights", a spin-off of the EdUp series.
Shanderson and Kahanov unpack complexities and evolving standards as a former chancellor and current provost with deep accreditation expertise. Expect expert insights, case studies, and actionable advice, essential for educators and anyone interested in the underpinnings of academic excellence. Join us to master the intricacies of accreditation in higher education! Find the latest episodes below.
Recent Episodes
Oct. 12, 2025
60. Bridging Practice and Policy: Elevating Allied Health Through Accreditation
On this episode of Accreditation Insights , we are honored to welcome Dr. Gina Scarboro, Executive Director of the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, better known as CAAHEP. Dr. Scarboro brings a...
Sept. 14, 2025
59. Accrediting Innovation: Reimagining Legal Education with Dr. Matthew Nehmer
Our guest for this episode is Dr. Matthew Nehmer, President of The Colleges of Law, a mission-driven institution that has carved out a unique space in the legal education landscape through innovation, accessibility, and a str...
Sept. 4, 2025
58. Assessment, Academic Standards, and Accreditation: A Conversation with Dr. David Eubanks
Are we making assessment too complex—and at what cost to academic standards? On this episode of Accreditation Insights , I sit down with Dr. David A. Eubanks , Assistant VP for Assessment and Institutional Effectiveness at Fu...
Aug. 29, 2025
57. Depoliticizing Accreditation: Faculty Governance & Academic Excellence with Robert Manzer
Accreditation Insights continues with Part 2 of our series featuring Dr. Robert Manzer , President of the American Academy for Liberal Education. In this follow-up conversation, Dr. Manzer lays out solutions for depoliticizin...
Aug. 28, 2025
56. Depoliticizing Accreditation: Faculty Governance & Academic Excellence with Robert Manzer
Accreditation Insights kicks off a two-part series with Dr. Robert Manzer , President of the American Academy for Liberal Education, as he explores his AEI report, “Depoliticizing the University: Re-Prioritizing Academic Exce...
Aug. 25, 2025
55. Accreditation, Accountability, and Access: A Conversation with Robert Shireman
In this episode, we are joined by Robert Shireman, Senior Fellow at The Century Foundation. Mr. Shireman is widely recognized for his influential work in higher education policy, particularly in the areas of accountability, s...
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May 8, 2025
Concerns Regarding Streamlined Accreditation Transfer Policies
The recent policy shift by the U.S. Department of Education, which facilitates the process for colleges to switch accreditors—even for institutions at risk of losing their current accreditation, raises significant concerns about maintaining ac…
Oct. 16, 2024
Rethinking Teamwork: A Team Approach
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