Accreditation

Accreditation 2027

Purpose of the Accreditation Process

Accreditation is a quality assurance process that confirms a higher education institution meets established academic and operational standards and can sustainably support student learning. Successful accreditation allows institutions to offer trusted degrees and credentials, access federal funding and financial aid, and ensure transferability of credits and employability of graduates. Accredited status signals educational quality, sound institutional practices, and adequate resources for student success. In the U.S., accreditation is a private, non-governmental process grounded in peer review and both internal and external institutional evaluation.

ISER 2027 Participatory Governance Drafts

The Participatory Governance Draft 1 is available for review, and we invite all employees and students to provide feedback as part of the participatory governance first-read process. This portion of the process includes feedback on this draft through September 14, followed by additional Senate and Shared Governance Council reviews into October. 

Fall 2026 - Accreditation Key Dates for Participatory Governance 

ISER 2027 1st Draft Development & Feedback Process Timeline

 

Accreditation Trainings & Resources