In this episode of Accreditation Insights, I’m stepping into the host chair solo for a special commentary on a significant development:

Six state university systems—led by Florida—are launching a newaccreditor.

This effort, announced by Governor Ron DeSantis, is poised to challenge the traditional accreditation landscape and raises serious questions aboutoversight, accountability, and political influence in higher education.

As always, I welcome diverse perspectives on what this means forinstitutional autonomy, students, and the future of our sector.

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.