This book is an informative resource on college accreditation today and explains how colleges and universities can manage the accreditation process successfully. Readers will learn the history of accreditation, and how effective management of accreditation can help internal revitalization and improve public respect for their institutions.

Autorentext
Jeffrey W. Alstete is Assistant Professor of Management and Business Administration at Iona College. He is the author of Accreditation Matters: Achieving Academic Recognition and Renewal, Post-tenure Faculty Development: Building a System of Improvement and Appreciation, and Benchmarking in Higher Education: Adapting Best Practices to Improve Quality.

Inhalt
Introduction Part I: A Look at Accreditation Background of College Accreditation Quality Improvement Initiatives and Accreditation The Need for Accreditation Management Part II: The Accreditation Process Getting Started The Initial Application The Self-Study or Self-Evaluation Report On-Site Visit Publication of the Self-Study Follow-up to the Accreditation Review Part III: Accreditation Management Planning Staffing and Organizational Issues Controlling the Process Reporting and Budgeting Part IV: Recent Trends and the Future of College Accreditation Connecting Quality Initiatives to Accreditation Distance Learning Accreditation Conclusion