The Evolving Nature of Higher Education Accreditation: Legal Considerations for Institutional Research Leaders. Issue 172 (9th June 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Flood, Julee T.; Roberts, Jeff
• Editors: Fuller, Matthew B.
• Is Part Of: New directions for institutional research. Volume 2016:Issue 172(2016)
• Page Start: 73
• Page End: 84
• Publication Date: 2017-06-09
• Subjects: Education, Higher -- United States -- Periodicals; Education, Higher -- United States -- Evaluation -- Periodicals; Educational planning -- United States -- Periodicals; 378.1070973
• DOI: 10.1002/ir.20205
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0271-0579

Abstract

Abstract : This chapter provides an overview of the purpose, history, and process of accreditation and a context for understanding the legal considerations of accreditation.