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Why does accreditation matter? How do you determine whether an institution is accredited?
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Insights into federal policies and proposals that affect quality and accountability in higher education
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19 hours ago
C-RAC Meets with AACC to Discuss AI-Assisted Transfer
Washington, D.C – February 19, 2025 – The Council of Regional Accrediting Commissions (C-RAC) and representatives from the American...
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C-RAC Statement on the Retirement of NWCCU President Sonny Ramaswamy
The Council of Regional Accrediting Commissions (C-RAC) today issued a statement expressing gratitude to former Northwest Commission on...
Mar 4
C-RAC Letter Congratulating Secretary McMahon on Her Confirmation
Washington, D.C – March 4, 2025 – Today, the Council of Regional Accrediting Commissions (C-RAC) released the following letter to U.S....
Mar 3
C-RAC in the News: As Colleges Face Funding Threat, Accreditors Offer Flexibility
On February 28, 2025, Josh Moody, Reporter at Inside Higher Ed, published the article , “As Colleges Face Funding Threat, Accreditors...