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38. Accreditation and Improving College Financial Transparency with Gary Stocker
Nov. 11, 2024

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...

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37. Navigating Accreditation: Perspectives from a College President with Dr. Lester McCorn
Nov. 5, 2024

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...

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36. Building Resilient Leadership in Higher Education: Insights with Greg Pillar
Oct. 28, 2024

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 ...

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35.  Accreditation in the Digital Age: Navigating Online Learning with Dr. Morris Thomas
Oct. 7, 2024

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...

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34. Bridging Academia and Philanthropy: Insights from Dr. Michael B. Reiner on Maximizing Higher Education Impact
Oct. 1, 2024

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 ...

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33. Exploring the Future of Reduced Credit Degrees: A Conversation with Dr. Shadow JQ Robinson, Provost of the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith
Sept. 23, 2024

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...

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32.  AI Literacy and the Future of Education: A Conversation with Mike Kentz
Sept. 3, 2024

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 ...

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31.  Inside the AAUA Annual Conference: Exploring Key Themes with Dean Hoke
Aug. 26, 2024

31.  Inside the AAUA Annual Conference: Exploring Key Themes with Dea…

In this episode, Dr. Laurie Shanderson sits down with Dean Hoke, President/CEO of the American Association of University Administrators (AAUA), to discuss the upcoming AAUA Annual Conference. The conversation delves into the ...

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30. Harnessing Artificial Intelligence (AI) I for Transformative Educational Policy: A Conversation with David Hatami, Founder of EduPolicy.ai
Aug. 19, 2024

30. Harnessing Artificial Intelligence (AI) I for Transformative Educ…

In this episode of the EdUp Accreditation Summer Series, cohosts Shanderson and Kahanov delve into the journey of David Hatami, the visionary founder of EduPolicy.ai. Hatami shares insights into the challenges that spurred th...

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29. Driving Innovation in Online Education: Insights from John Neal, Formerly of 2U
Aug. 12, 2024

29. Driving Innovation in Online Education: Insights from John Neal, …

In this episode of EdUp Accreditation Insights, cohosts Shanderson and Kahanov have a riveting conversation with John Neal, a seasoned expert in the field of online education and former leader at 2U. With his extensive experi...

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28. Navigating the Future of Independent Higher Education with Dan Myers
Aug. 7, 2024

28. Navigating the Future of Independent Higher Education with Dan My…

In this episode of the EDUP Accreditation, cohosts Shanderson and Kahanov sit down with Dan Myers, President of Misericordia University and host of the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Pennsylvania (AIC...

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27. Building Bridges: Miami Dade College's Journey with Unify America and the College Bowl
July 29, 2024

27. Building Bridges: Miami Dade College's Journey with Unify America…

In this special summer series episode of Accreditation Insights cohosts Shanderson and Kahanov sit down with Dr. Beatriz Gonzalez, President of the Wolfson Campus, Miami Dade College, to explore their transformative experienc...

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26. Building Unity in Higher Education: Insights from Unify America with Abby Ferguson
July 22, 2024

26. Building Unity in Higher Education: Insights from Unify America w…

In this special summer series episode of EDUP Accreditation, Dr. Laurie Shanderson and co-host Dr. Leamor Kahanov engage with Abby Ferguson, Director of Partnerships at Unify America, to discuss the organization's mission and...

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25. Celebrating Milestones: Unveiling the Joint Accreditation Initiative with Stanowski and Weismann
July 8, 2024

25. Celebrating Milestones: Unveiling the Joint Accreditation Initiat…

In the 25th special episode of EDUP Accreditation, we delve into an innovative joint site visit initiative spearheaded by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Programs (CAHME) and The Association to Advanc...

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24. Navigating Accreditation: The Crucial Role of Communication in Higher Education Mergers and Acquisitions
July 1, 2024

24. Navigating Accreditation: The Crucial Role of Communication in Hi…

This episode delves into the intricate relationship between accrediting bodies and institutions during mergers and acquisitions. I am your host, Dr. Shanderson, and my co-host, Dr. Leamor Kahanov, are privileged to speak with...

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23. Advancing Healthcare Quality with Dr. Crissy Flake
June 24, 2024

23. Advancing Healthcare Quality with Dr. Crissy Flake

In this insightful episode of EDUP Accreditation, we interview Dr. Crissy Flake, the National Director of Quality and Compliance Programs at myPlace Health. Dr. Flake shares her extensive experience and expertise in healthcar...

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22. Navigating Accreditation Amidst Political Turbulence: A Conversation with Cynthia Jackson Hammond
June 10, 2024

22. Navigating Accreditation Amidst Political Turbulence: A Conversat…

In this episode of EdUp Accreditation, Dr. Laurie Shanderson and co-host Dr. Leamor Kahanov interview Dr. Cynthia Jackson Hammond, President of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), to discuss the multifacete...

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21. Advancing Business Education: Insights with Dr. Archish Maharaja on IACBE Accreditation
June 3, 2024

21. Advancing Business Education: Insights with Dr. Archish Maharaja …

In this episode of EdUp Accreditation, my cohost, Leamor Kahanov, and I are honored to host Dr. Archish Maharaja, Interim President of the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE). With his extensive...

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20. Insights into Education and Rehabilitation for the Blind and Visually Impaired with Lee Sonnenberg and Elly du Pre
May 31, 2024

20. Insights into Education and Rehabilitation for the Blind and Visu…

In this episode of EdUp Accreditation, Drs Shanderson, and Kahnov engage in a thought-provoking discussion with Mr. Lee Sonnenberg, the Executive Director, and Dr. Elly du Pre, Manager of the Accreditation Program, both from ...

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19. Navigating the Future of School Psychology: Insights from NASP's Accreditation Standards
May 26, 2024

19. Navigating the Future of School Psychology: Insights from NASP's …

In this episode of "Edup Accreditation," co-hosts Drs Shanderson and Kahanov delve into the crucial role of the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) in shaping the accreditation landscape for school psychology ...

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18. Accrediting Excellence: Ensuring Quality in Human Services Education with Dr. Julia Becerra Bernard
May 22, 2024

18. Accrediting Excellence: Ensuring Quality in Human Services Educat…

In this episode of EdUp Accreditation, your host Dr. LaurieShanderson speaks with Dr. Julia Becerra Bernard, Vice President of Accreditation at the Council for Standards in Human Services Education (CSHSE) and Vice President...

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17. Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation: A Conversation with Dr. Mark LaCelle-Peterson
May 14, 2024

17. Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation: A Conversation with Dr…

In this episode of EdUp Accreditation, Dr. Laurie Shanderson and co-host Dr. Leamor Kahanov sit down with Dr. Mark LaCelle-Peterson, President and CEO of the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP). ...

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16. Navigating the AI Revolution: Crafting an Adaptive Paradigm for Quality Assurance with Marie Reid
May 13, 2024

16. Navigating the AI Revolution: Crafting an Adaptive Paradigm for Q…

In this episode of EDUP Accreditation, join me, LaurieShanderson and co-host Leamor Kahanov with our guest, Marie Reid, M.Ed, MBA, BBA, founder and owner of EduLearn as she discusses leveraging data to createengaging un/lea...

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15. Leading with Excellence: Advancing Clinical Laboratory Sciences with Marisa James
May 6, 2024

15. Leading with Excellence: Advancing Clinical Laboratory Sciences w…

In this episode of EDUP Accreditation, join me, your host, Dr.Laurie Shanderson, as I engage with Marisa James, the newly appointed National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) CEO. Celebrating her f...

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