DEAC
ACBSP
CHEA
NC-SARA
General
100

What does DEAC stand for?

Distance Education Accrediting Commission

100

What does ACBSP stand for?

Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs

100

What does CHEA stand for?

CHEA means Council for Higher Education Accreditation

100

What does NC-SARA stand for?

National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements.

100

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. 

200

Does the State of California recognize DEAC?

Yes, it is recognized by BPPE.

200

Does ACBSP programmatically or institutionally accredit CIU?

CIU is programmatically accredited by ACBSP.

200
To whom does CHEA represent a primary national voice for accreditation and quality assurance?

To the U.S. Congress and the U.S. Department of Education.

200

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.

200

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.

300

Does the U.S. Department of Education recognize DEAC?

Yes, the U.S. Department of Education recognizes DEAC.

300

Is ACBSP a global business education, or is it a leadership accrediting body?

ACBSP is a global business education accrediting body.

300

What is CHEA?

CHEA is an association of 3,000 degree-granting colleges and universities.

300

What does NC-SARA mean for CIU?

It means we are now opening our doors to students from every corner of the U.S.

300

Name the most aligned institutional accreditor CIU intends to shift toward.

High Learning Commission (HLC).

400

Does the Council for Higher Education Accreditation recognize DEAC?

Yes, the Council for Higher Education Accreditation recognizes DEAC.

400

When do we have to renew our ACBSP accreditation? (years, or date)

In 10 years (May, 2034).

400

What type of organization does CHEA recognize, and how many?

CHEA recognizes 60 institutional and programmatic accrediting organizations. 

400

When did CIU start to be a member of NC-SARA?  (month and year)

On February, 2024

400

CIU is currently institutionally accredited by only one organization; which is?

DEAC

500

Does DEAC programmatically or institutionally accredit CIU?

CIU is institutionally accredited by DEAC.

500

What is the focus of ACBSP accreditation?

The accreditation focuses on recognizing teaching excellence, determining student learning outcomes, and a continuous improvement model.

500

Does CHEA programmatically or institutionally accredit CIU?

None, CIU is only a member institution of CHEA.

500

Does NC-SARA programmatically or institutionally accredit CIU?

None, CIU is only a member institution of NC-SARA.

500

How many years of experience as a leading accreditor does the High Learning Commission (HLC) have? 

129 years!