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 Furman University and a former member of NACIQI.

We explore:

• Why grades may be the most overlooked yet robust accreditation evidence
• The rising cost and complexity of assessment practices
• The ethical tension between tuition revenue and academic rigor

Dr. Eubanks brings sharp analysis and thought-provoking critiques that challenge how we think about quality, accountability, and outcomes in higher education.

Tune in and join the conversation on how accreditation can better align with real student learning.

This episode is sponsored by CAHIIM, proud host of the 2025 Summit on Higher Education, a premier virtual gathering on health informatics, accreditation, and innovation.