Institute President Appointed to DEAC Board of Management
Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) Accreditation Reinforces Quality and Trust in Online Education
Our institution's commitment to delivering high-quality distance education has been underscored by its repeated accreditation by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) since 2001. This private, non-profit organisation focuses on ensuring quality in online education, working with Federal and State agencies to provide consumer protection.
The accreditation process involves teams of experienced educators evaluating schools to ensure they meet the highest educational and business standards. DEAC's recognition by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation adds credibility to the accreditation.
For faculty and staff, the institution must ensure that educational delivery meets DEAC's quality standards. This means adhering to rigorous academic and administrative criteria, ongoing assessment, and improvement of educational content and services. Faculty and staff are responsible for maintaining competency in online teaching methodologies and supporting students remotely while complying with DEAC policies and procedures.
Students, on the other hand, benefit from credible, recognized programs that meet quality criteria and institutional accountability. Accreditation by DEAC ensures students receive a credible and transferable education, access to federal financial aid (if applicable), and protection through institutional accountability. Accredited status signals that the student’s credentials will be recognized by employers and other institutions.
In a broader sense, an institution holding DEAC accreditation must continuously demonstrate compliance with DEAC’s standards through regular self-evaluation, external reviews, and responsiveness to any required improvements. Failure to maintain these standards can lead to loss of accreditation, affecting institutional reputation, student eligibility for financial aid, and degree recognition.
Notably, Mr. Drummond's appointment to a voluntary DEAC Board role continues his long track record of service and leadership in accreditation. Mr. Drummond has also served on the Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools since 2007, where he was Commission Chair from 2013 to 2015 and served on the MSA Board of Trustees.
Our institution's accreditation by DEAC signifies its commitment to evolving and improving over time. The accreditation process provides a means for schools to evolve and improve over time, making online education a pioneer in delivering a rigorous education in a flexible and affordable online platform in the United States.
In summary: - Faculty and staff must deliver quality education and comply with DEAC standards. - Students benefit from credible, recognized programs that meet quality criteria and institutional accountability. - The institution must engage in ongoing self-assessment and external evaluation to maintain accreditation.
This structure supports overall educational quality and trust in distance education programs accredited by DEAC.
In the context of distance education, faculty and staff are responsible for ensuring their educational delivery meets DEAC's quality standards by adhering to rigorous academic and administrative criteria, ongoing assessment, and improvement of content and services, and maintaining competency in online teaching methodologies and compliance with DEAC policies.
Students in online education programs benefit from the accreditation of their institution by DEAC, as it ensures they receive a credible and transferable education, have access to federal financial aid if applicable, and are protected through institutional accountability, which signifies that their credentials will be recognized by employers and other institutions.
