Episodes
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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....
42. Disrupting the Status Quo: Challenges and Competition
This is the second part of a 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) This episode explo...
41. Reimagining Accreditation: The Rise of NAAE and the Future of Hig…
This Three-Part Podcast Series focuses on the National Association for Academic Excellence, Inc., one of the newest accrediting bodies to enter the higher education landscape. (NAAE) In this first episode, we engage co-founde...
40. Implications of Linda McMahon's Appointment as Secretary of Educa…
In this episode of Accreditation Insights , I delve into the significant announcement of Linda McMahon as President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Education. With her limited experience in education and Trump’s...
39. Accreditation in an Era of Political Accountability
Higher education is at a crossroads, and the stakes have never been higher. In my latest episode of Accreditation Insights , I delve into the growing push for accountability in higher ed as Congress, now under Republican cont...
38. Accreditation and Improving College Financial Transparency with G…
In this fascinating episode of Accreditation Insights, Dr. Gary Stocker, Founder of College Viability, and host Laurie Shanderson discussed colleges' financial health and the accrediting bodies' role in sharing timely inform...
37. Navigating Accreditation: Perspectives from a College President w…
In this insightful episode of Accreditation Insights, Drs. Shanderson and Kahanov sit down with Dr. Lester McCorn, a seasoned college president and President-elect of Paine College, an HBCU, to delve into the complex world of...
36. Building Resilient Leadership in Higher Education: Insights with …
In this episode of Accreditation Insights, Laurie and Leamor sit down with Dr. Greg Pillar to delve into his article, Building Resilient Leadership in Higher Education: Merging Trauma-Informed Practices with Key Presidential ...
35. Accreditation in the Digital Age: Navigating Online Learning wit…
In this episode of Accreditation Insights, Dr. Laurie Shanderson interviews Dr. Morris Thomas, Assistant Provost for Digital and Online Learning at Howard University. As an expert in both educational leadership and digital pl...
34. Bridging Academia and Philanthropy: Insights from Dr. Michael B. …
In this episode of Accreditation Insights, Dr. Laurie Shanderson interviews Dr. Michael B. Reiner, founder of ROI Nonprofit Consulting, about his transition from an accomplished career in higher education to consulting. They ...
33. Exploring the Future of Reduced Credit Degrees: A Conversation wi…
In this insightful episode of Accreditation Insights, cohosts Drs. Shanderson and Kahanov interview Dr. Shadow JQ Robinson, Provost of the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith, about the recent shift in higher education initia...
32. AI Literacy and the Future of Education: A Conversation with Mik…
In this episode of Edup on Accreditation, Dr. Laurie Shanderson speaks with Mike Kentz, Owner and Founder of Zainetek Educational Advisors, an experienced educator and AI advocate for integrating artificial intelligence into ...