EdUp Accreditation Insights

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). They discuss the formation and mission of AAQEP, the evolving landscape of educator accreditation, and the organization's impact on improving educator preparation programs...

In this episode of EDUP Accreditation, join me, Laurie Shanderson 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 create engaging un/learning experiences using emerging technologies such as AI in education and workforce transformation. She is the founder and owner of EduLearn Connect is an EdTech company speci...

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 first year as CEO during NAACLS' 50th anniversary, Marisa discusses the evolving landscape of clinical laboratory sciences accreditation, the integration of technology, and...

In this episode of "Edup on Accreditation," co-hosts Dr. Laurie Shanderson and Dr. Leamor Kahanov engage with Dr. Tom Smalling, CEO of the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC). Dr. Smalling provides a deep dive into the essential role of accreditation in shaping the future of respiratory care education. He highlights how accreditation ensures programs meet the rigorou...

In this episode of "Edup on Accreditation," co-hosts Dr. Laurie Shanderson and Dr. Leamor Kahanov engage with Dr. Laura Gambino, Vice President of the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). The discussion centers on the importance of flexibility in the accreditation process and how NECHE incorporates this principle into its partnerships with educational institutions.   Dr. G...

In this insightful podcast episode, Dr. Christopher Koch, President of the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), delves into the pivotal role of certification in enhancing the quality and effectiveness of educator preparation programs in the United States. I’m your host ⁠, Dr. Shanderson. I invite you to listen as Dr. Koch addresses the mission alignment of CAEP with the ev...

In this engaging episode, join us as we explore the evolving landscape of higher education accreditation with Dr. Gregor Thuswaldner , Provost and Executive Vice President at Whitworth University and President of the Association of Chief Academic Officers (ACAO). I'm your host, Dr. Shanderson , alongside my cohost Dr. Leamor Kahanov , Provost of Alvernia University . Together, we delve into cr...

In this episode, we delve into the world of accreditation within higher education, focusing on the insights and contributions of Melanie Gottlieb , Executive Director of the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO) . I'm your host, ⁠ Dr. Shanderson ⁠ . I invite you to join us as we explore AACRAO's role in shaping accreditation standards and its impact...

In this episode, we explore the intricacies of the accreditation process, the significance of evaluating student learning outcomes, and the evolving landscape of higher education. I am your host, ⁠ Dr. Shanderson ⁠ , and with us, this episode is Dr. Catherine Wehlburg , the esteemed President of Athens University . Dr. Wehlburg, an accomplished author of “The Courage to Learn: Honoring the Complex...

In this episode we delve into extreme institutional transformation supported by accreditation. I'm your host,  ⁠⁠ Dr. Shanderson ⁠⁠ , and my cohost for this episode is Dr. Leamor Kahanov , Provost and Senior Vice President Alvernia University and joining us is  Dr. Melik Peter Khoury ⁠ , the 11th President and CEO of Unity Environmental University , a sustainable, student centric institution t...

In this episode we delve into the intricate relationship between academic freedom and the accreditation process in higher education. I'm your host,  ⁠ Dr. Shanderson ⁠ , and joining us is Dr. Sonny Ramaswamy , President of the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities ( NWCCU ). Our discussion provides an in-depth exploration of the evolving landscape of higher education accreditation....

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp on #EdUp Accreditation Insights In this episode we unpack the nuances of engaging faculty, meeting specialized accreditation standards, and crafting stellar self-study reports—all while adapting to the evolving accreditation landscape and offering sage advice for first-time reviewees. I'm your host,  ⁠ Dr. Shanderson ⁠ , and joining us is Dr. Will Miller , Associate Vic...

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp on #EdUp Accreditation Insights In this episode we delve into the intricate relationship between academic freedom and the accreditation process in higher education. I'm your host, Dr. Shanderson , and joining us is Jeremy Young , the Program Director of Freedom to Learn at PEN America , an organization at the forefront of defending free expression and academic freedom a...

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp on #EdUp Accreditation Insights In this episode, we welcome Jon Puncochar , FACHE, AVP of the Enterprise Transformation Office at LifePoint Health . I, Dr. Laurie Shanderson , will be hosting the conversation. Mr. Puncochar delves into how his role facilitates significant strides in healthcare accreditation through innovative enterprise transformation. He sheds light on the...

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp on #EdUp Accreditation Insights! In this episode, we welcome Quint Studer, co-founder of Healthcare Plus Solutions Group (HPSG) , a consultancy that aids healthcare organizations in addressing critical challenges to achieve sustained outcomes. I, Dr. Laurie Shanderson , will be hosting the conversation. Quint will offer his perspective on the evolving nature of leadership w...

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp on EdUp Accreditation Insights! In this episode,  YOUR guest is Dr. Anthony Stanowski , President/CEO of the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME)  YOUR host is  Dr. Laurie Shanderson 1. How does Anthony characterize 'accreditation fatigue,' and what measures does CAHME implement to alleviate its impact? 2. In Anthony's view, wha...

It’s YOUR time to #EdUp with #EdUp Accreditation In this episode, YOUR guests are Marco and Sandra Johnson , Founders of Accreditation Advisors Group, an Educational Consulting Firm Focused on Institution Accreditation, Program Approvals, Title IV Eligibility & More https://aagteam.org/ YOUR host is  Dr. Laurie Shanderson How did Marco and Sandra Johnson's early accreditation experiences i...