Accreditation Management
for Recognition and Renewal

Need to get accredited or renew accreditation? Let a League consultant assist and guide you! Colleges today are frequently undergoing accreditation reviews by a variety of associations and organizations. It is a common complaint of administrators, faculty, staff, and trustees that too much time, money, and organizational resources are spent on achieving and maintaining accreditation.

League Services can provide an innovative and valuable management perspective to guide colleges on managing internal revitalization and public respect by leveraging the accreditation process. This consultancy shows how management of academic accreditation through effective planning and implementation can benefit your college.

First, an assessment of accreditation needs at your institution is conducted by an expert who will meet with all stakeholders, including community members. Next, the management functions that are effectively being applied to accreditation oversight and implementation will be developed and organized into a taxonomy of elements such as controlling, operating, reporting, and budgeting, along with higher issues of planning, organizing, staffing, and developing accreditation strategies. This classification of accreditation tools, concepts, approaches, and methods is a valuable and creative perspective for your college to use for accreditation and offers practical guidance to both accreditation newcomers and experienced practitioners.

The League can offer beneficial accreditation assistance in a number of ways.

1.      The League can provide a consultant to perform an accreditation assessment that usually takes one or two site visits. The audit includes a review of current accreditation goals, practices, and processes, as well as a readiness gauge. A report is written advising college leadership on the next steps for the proper management of accreditation activities.

2.      The consultant will work closely with the college to prepare and guide college community members on accreditation requirements, documentation policies, tools, and processes that can be integrated into the college’s methods of operation. This service usually takes four to five days onsite with follow-up as needed.

3.      The experienced accreditation consultant guides and directs accreditation applications and self-study reviews that are pending, as well as serves as a long-term guide and partner in the accreditation management strategy. This service combines Number 2 above with a retainer for regular visits and offsite work to help the institution successfully integrate accreditation management into standard operation procedures at your college.

To find out more about how the League can assist your college integrate accreditation management into its operations, email Ed Leach or call (480) 705-8200, x233.