Institution President Chosen for DEAC Board of Directors Membership
In a significant development for our institution, the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) has granted accreditation, affirming our school's longstanding commitment to advancing the quality of online education. This accreditation marks the third time our institution has been recognised by DEAC since its initial accreditation in 2001.
The DEAC is a private, non-profit organisation that accredits institutions primarily offering distance education. It holds recognition by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, ensuring the highest standards of education are met.
For our faculty and staff, DEAC accreditation means a commitment to maintaining high educational standards, necessitating ongoing professional development and adherence to ethical and academic quality practices. This accreditation provides regular assistance and support to facilitate continuous improvement and validation of institutional functions, helping faculty and staff improve teaching quality and institutional services.
For students, DEAC accreditation ensures that the educational programs meet rigorous quality standards recognised both nationally and internationally. This leads to greater credit transferability, acceptance of diplomas by colleges and employers, and eligibility for military enlistment—factors that significantly enhance students’ future academic and career opportunities. The accreditation also provides students with assurance that their education aligns with recognised standards, and their efforts toward degrees and diplomas will be valued and recognised.
Additionally, the institution gains international recognition and accountability, which can improve its reputation and representation globally. Continuous evaluation under the accreditation process fosters a culture of quality enhancement and stakeholder engagement, benefiting the entire academic community.
The appointment of Mr. Drummond, a long-standing member of our institution, to a voluntary DEAC Board role continues his track record of service and leadership in accreditation. Mr. Drummond has served on the Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools since 2007, and was Commission Chair from 2013 to 2015. He also served on the MSA Board of Trustees.
This accreditation and Mr. Drummond's appointment are significant for our institution's faculty, staff, and students. They signal a commitment to educational excellence that benefits faculty and staff through professional growth and institutional validation, while students gain assurance of quality education and recognition of their credentials in higher education and employment markets.
The accreditation and Mr. Drummond's appointment may have positive impacts on our institution's reputation and future growth in online education. Our institution's continued accreditation by DEAC demonstrates its dedication to maintaining high standards in online education and its commitment to leadership in the online education sector and continuous improvement.
Accreditation is a process by which schools are regularly evaluated by teams of experienced educators to make sure they meet the highest educational and business standards. DEAC works with Federal and State agencies to provide consumer protection and a process for schools to evolve and improve over time. This ongoing evaluation ensures that our institution remains at the forefront of online education, pioneering new ways of delivering a rigorous education in a flexible and affordable online platform.
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The DEAC accreditation for our institution, an organization that ensures the highest standards of education are met in distance learning, indicates a focus on both education-and-self-development and general-news due to its implications for faculty professional growth, continuous institutional improvement, and student advantages such as credit transferability and career opportunities.
This accreditation, recognized nationally and internationally, facilitates greater acceptance of students' diplomas by colleges, employers, and military enlistment, thus enlarging their future academic and career opportunities, which is a crucial aspect of education-and-self-development. Meanwhile, general-news outlets may report on this development, highlighting the institution's ongoing dedication to quality online education and its commitment to improvement in the sector. [1] [2] [3]
