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The Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) is a United States organization of degree-granting colleges and universities. It identifies its purpose as providing national advocacy for self-regulation of academic quality through accreditation in order to certify the quality of higher education accrediting organizations, including regional, faith-based, private, career, and programmatic accrediting organizations.

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1996

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Website Key Features

Accreditation Database

A comprehensive database of institutions and programs accredited by recognized U.S. accrediting organizations.

Policy Advocacy

Advocates for the value and importance of accreditation and self-regulation in higher education.

Research and Publications

Offers a wide range of publications and research reports on accreditation and quality assurance in higher education.

International Quality Group

Focuses on international quality assurance and the role of U.S. accreditation in the global context.

Workshops and Conferences

Organizes events for higher education professionals to discuss and learn about accreditation and quality assurance.

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Mission

To advance academic quality through accreditation, CHEA serves as the national advocate for self-regulation of academic quality through accreditation.

Membership

CHEA's membership includes over 3,000 degree-granting colleges and universities and 60 national, regional, and specialized accrediting organizations.

Recognition of Accrediting Organizations

CHEA recognizes accrediting organizations that meet its standards, thereby affirming the quality and integrity of the institutions and programs they accredit.

CHEA International Quality Group (CIQG)

A division of CHEA that focuses on international quality assurance and the role of U.S. accreditation in the global context.

Public Information

CHEA provides information to the public about accreditation and the importance of accreditation in ensuring quality in higher education.

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