DEAC
What does DEAC stand for?
Distance Education Accrediting Commission
What does ACBSP stand for?
Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs
What does CHEA stand for?
CHEA means Council for Higher Education Accreditation
What does NC-SARA stand for?
National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements.
Why is it important for CIU to be accredited?
CIU accreditation is important because it gives us institutional credibility and recognition, eligibility for financial aid, quality assurance, etc.
Does the State of California recognize DEAC?
Yes, it is recognized by BPPE.
Does ACBSP programmatically or institutionally accredit CIU?
CIU is programmatically accredited by ACBSP.
To the U.S. Congress and the U.S. Department of Education.
What is NC-SARA?
NC-SARA is a set of agreements between member states, districts, and territories that establishes comparable national standards for interstate distance education program offerings.
What does BPPE mean, and why is it important for CIU?
BPPE means Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education.
It is important because CIU is approved to operate as an out-of-state institution.
Does the U.S. Department of Education recognize DEAC?
Yes, the U.S. Department of Education recognizes DEAC.
Is ACBSP a global business education, or is it a leadership accrediting body?
ACBSP is a global business education accrediting body.
What is CHEA?
CHEA is an association of 3,000 degree-granting colleges and universities.
What does NC-SARA mean for CIU?
It means we are now opening our doors to students from every corner of the U.S.
Name the most aligned institutional accreditor CIU intends to shift toward.
High Learning Commission (HLC).
Does the Council for Higher Education Accreditation recognize DEAC?
Yes, the Council for Higher Education Accreditation recognizes DEAC.
When do we have to renew our ACBSP accreditation? (years, or date)
In 10 years (May, 2034).
What type of organization does CHEA recognize, and how many?
CHEA recognizes 60 institutional and programmatic accrediting organizations.
When did CIU start to be a member of NC-SARA? (month and year)
On February, 2024
CIU is currently institutionally accredited by only one organization; which is?
DEAC
Does DEAC programmatically or institutionally accredit CIU?
CIU is institutionally accredited by DEAC.
What is the focus of ACBSP accreditation?
The accreditation focuses on recognizing teaching excellence, determining student learning outcomes, and a continuous improvement model.
Does CHEA programmatically or institutionally accredit CIU?
None, CIU is only a member institution of CHEA.
Does NC-SARA programmatically or institutionally accredit CIU?
None, CIU is only a member institution of NC-SARA.
How many years of experience as a leading accreditor does the High Learning Commission (HLC) have?
129 years!