Recognizing the Value of Nationally- Accredited Credits and Degrees at a Regionally-Accredited University

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1 Recognizing the Value of Nationally- Accredited Credits and Degrees at a Regionally-Accredited University Dr Anthony Piña Associate Provost for Online Learning Mr Sean Ashcraft Director of Student Academic Services Sullivan University Louisville, Kentucky

2 Objectives After this session, you will be able to discuss roles of accreditation and accrediting agencies similarities and perceived differences between national and regional accreditation an educational model incorporating both nationally and regionally accredited institutions a regionally accredited university that accepts credits from nationally accredited institutions

3 Challenges Image: National accreditation (NA) not well understood Politicians Reporters/media Regionally accredited (RA) institutions

4 What are Accreditors? Private educational associations of regional or national scope Develop evaluation criteria Conduct peer evaluations to assess whether criteria are met Image: Evaluated institutions that meet an accreditor's criteria are then accredited

5 Two Types of Accreditation Image: Institutional and specialized or programmatic Applies to an entire institution Each of an institution's parts contributes to achievement of the institution's objectives Both regional and national accreditors perform institutional accreditation

6 US Department of Education Image: Under the Higher Education Act, The USDOE Recognizes accreditors determined to be reliable authorities as to the quality of education or training" Publishes a list of recognized accreditors Designates the scope of accrediting activities

7 Recognized Accrediting Agencies Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools Council on Occupational Education Distance Education Accrediting Commission Middle States Commission on Higher Education New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education New York State Board of Regents

8 Recognized Accrediting Agencies North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools, Accreditation Commission Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community & Junior Colleges Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Senior Colleges and University Commission

9 ACICS Recognized by USDOE Scope of recognition private institutions offering certificates, diplomas & degrees Image: educating students for professional, technical, or occupational careers F2F or distance education

10 Sullivan University Image: Founded in 1962 Approximately 4,000 students Locations in Louisville, Lexington, Ft Knox & No KY Over 50 career-oriented degree & certificate programs First private-sector college to be accredited by SACSCOC in 1979

11 Sullivan University Online Over ½ of our students take online courses 150 faculty teach online 500+ unique online courses 26 online degrees 43 including concentrations 6 online certificates/diplomas

12 Sullivan University System (SUS) Sullivan University - SACSCOC Spencerian College - ACICS Sullivan College of Technology & Design - ACICS Experience w/regional, national and programmatic accreditation Many have served in leadership positions and as members of accreditation teams

13 Transfer of Credit Colleges and universities set standards for accepting transfer credits from other institutions Image: No research on acceptance of NA credits by RA institutions Many RA only consider credits from other RA

14 Transfer of Credit Some RA institutions accept NA credits Image: Often on a case-by-case basis distinct from RA credits Some place limits on total amount of credit accepted Some require formal articulation agreements & only accept credits designated within articulation

15 Sullivan University Image: Recognizes accreditors that the USDOE has determined to be reliable authorities as to the quality of education or training All applications and transcripts for credit transfer considered on a case-by-case basis regardless of whether the credits are from RA or NA institutions

16 Sullivan University Image: Review of application Exam scores (SAT, ACT or Admissions Exam) Courses taken Degree requirements Grade Point Average Quarter vs semester hour Meet entrance exam requirements and other admissions requirements

17 Conclusion Image: Sullivan University understands the value of both regional & national accreditation Sullivan University welcomes students from institutions with USDOE recognized institutional accreditation (regional or national)

18 Recognizing the Value of Nationally- Accredited Credits and Degrees at a Regionally-Accredited University Dr Anthony Piña Associate Provost for Online Learning Mr Sean Ashcraft Director of Student Academic Services Sullivan University Louisville, Kentucky

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