The review process is linked to each school's stated mission and objectives. The process endorses and supports diverse paths to achieving high quality education and provides guidance for continuous improvement in educational programs. Accreditation is a process of voluntary, non-governmental review of educational institutions and programs. Specialized agencies award accreditation for professional programs and academic units in particular fields of study.
Institutional accreditation reviews entire colleges and universities.
In the self-evaluation process, a school assesses its accomplishments in relation to its mission and objectives, as well as on the criteria in the accreditation standards. The peer review is external analysis of a school's processes for achieving its mission, assessing educational outcomes, and planning for continuous improvement. This page was last updated on Jan 24, 2001.