22. Navigating Accreditation Amidst Political Turbulence: A Conversation with Cynthia Jackson Hammond

In this episode of EdUp Accreditation, Dr. Laurie Shanderson and co-host Dr. Leamor Kahanov interview Dr. Cynthia Jackson Hammond, President of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), to discuss the multifaceted impact of election-year politics on accreditation bodies. The conversation delves into the challenges of preserving integrity and public trust in the accreditation process, CHEA’s advocacy and public awareness efforts, and the potential threats to institutional autonomy. Additionally, the episode explores the evolution of quality assurance standards, emphasizing the importance of transparency and innovation as CHEA strives to uphold educational excellence in a rapidly changing political and educational environment.

Topics Discussed

Election-year politics and their influence on the role and functioning of accreditation bodies.

Challenges in maintaining accreditation integrity amid political pressures.

CHEA’s initiatives to educate lawmakers and influencers about the significance of rigorous accreditation standards.

Balancing advocacy efforts with the need to remain non-partisan and ensuring objective representation of accreditation interests.

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