Table of Contents

Foreword Acknowledgments Why Does Accreditation Matter? Background of Accreditation Quality Improvement and Accreditation Concerns About Accreditation What Is Needed? The Matters of Accreditation The Self-Study On-Site Evaluation After the Accreditation Review Strategies for Achieving Accreditation Planning an Interpretive Approach Focused Reviews to Influence Communication Staffing and Institutional Culture in Facilitating Accreditation Using Symbolic Actions in an Interpretive Strategy for the Accreditation Process Interpretive Approaches to Reporting and Budgeting Linking Quality Initiatives with Accreditation Conclusion Appendix A: CHEA Participating and Recognized Organizations Appendix B: Accreditation Eligibility Requirements Appendix C: Accreditation Team Visit Schedule Appendix D: Potential Decisions by an Accreditation Agency Appendix E: Institutional Newsletter Content Before Accreditation Visit References Name Index Subject Index