Welcome to a special first anniversary episode of Accreditation Insights! In this episode, I was thrilled to be joined by my co-hosts Dr. Leamor Kahanov, Dr. Greg Pillar, and Dr. Bryan Alexander as we marked this milestone moment.

Our guest was Cecelia Livengood, Chief Accreditation Officer of theNational Association for Academic Excellence (NAAE). In this timely andthought-provoking episode, Cecelia shared how NAAE is reimagining accreditation to empower institutions with greater choice and alignment. We explore how today’s higher education landscape demands a more nuanced approach to quality assurance—one that recognizes the diversity of institutional missions and the need for accreditors who speak directly to those distinctions.

Whether you're a policy leader, academic administrator, or simply curious about the future of accreditation, this episode offers critical insight into how agencies like NAAE are helping institutions chart their course in an evolving ecosystem.

In the latest episode of AccreditationInsights, we continue our compelling conversation with Jane Larsson,Executive Director of the Council of International Schools (CIS) and Chair ofThe International Taskforce on Child Protection.

Jane’s leadership spans over 25 years in international education, and in this episode, we delve into her current work spearheading global efforts to create safer learning environments for children.From accreditation standards to institutional accountability, Jane shares how the Taskforce is influencing policy, guiding best practices, and shaping a stronger global framework for child protection in schools.

This is a must-listen for educators, accreditors, and leaders committed to student well-being and institutionalresponsibility.

Welcome to another episode of Accreditation Insights. In this episode we are honored to be joined by Dr. Keri Nunn-Ellison, Senior Director at the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). Dr. Nunn-Ellison is a respected leader in nursing education and accreditation, with deep expertise in shaping academic standards and ensuring programmatic excellence.

In this episode, we’ll explore how accreditation advances the quality andintegrity of nursing education, impacting not only institutions and faculty, but ultimately, the care patients receive. Dr. Nunn-Ellison shares her perspective on evolving standards, the role of technology, inclusivity in education, and how accreditation can bridge the gap between classroom and clinical practice.

Join us as we discuss the future of nursing education and the pivotal roleaccreditation plays in preparing the next generation of healthcareprofessionals.