COUNCIL FOR HIGHER EDUCATION ACCREDITATION

A national advocate and institutional voice for self-regulation of academic quality

through accreditation, CHEA is an association of 3, 000 degree-granting colleges

and universities and recognizes 60 institutional and programmatic accrediting

organizations.

A primary national voice for voluntary accreditation and quality assurance to the U.S. Congress and

U.S. Department of Education.

A primary national voice for voluntary accreditation to the general public, opinion leaders, students

and families.

Largest institutional higher education membership organization in the United States, with

approximately 3, 000 degree-granting colleges and universities.

Sixty recognized institutional and programmatic accrediting organizations.

Governed by a 20-person board of college and university presidents, institutional representatives

and public members.

National leader in identifying and articulating emerging issues in quality assurance.

National forum to address issues of mutual interest and concern in voluntary accreditation.

Authoritative source of data and information about regional, faith-based, private career and

programmatic accreditors.

Projects and initiatives to strengthen accreditation and its role in serving the public interest.

Conferences and meetings.

Mediation and dispute-resolution service.

Databases and directories of accredited institutions and programs and accreditation or quality

assurance bodies.