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Webinar
May 28, 2026 · Video · 1 picture
Webinar: The Conversation Continues … Where is Accreditation Going? Our Take on Negotiated Rulemaking
Following a powerful first session on federal Negotiated Rulemaking and the evolving accreditation landscape, the National Association for Academic Excellence (NAAE) is bringing the discussion...
April 28, 2026 · Video · 1 picture
Webinar: Where is Accreditation Going? Our Take on Negotiated Rulemaking
Accreditation is at a pivotal moment, with Federal Negotiated Rulemaking currently underway, particularly through the Accreditation and Innovation (AIM) Committee. This presents both uncertainty and...
News
March 23, 2026 · 1 picture
Dr. Robert Manzer Appointed President/CEO of NAAE
The Board of Directors of the National Association for Academic Excellence, Inc. (NAAE), a new institutional accrediting agency seeking recognition by the U.S. Department of...
March 23, 2026 · 1 picture
When Different Fails to Convey Better: Reflections on Legacy Designations for Accrediting Agencies
Legacy distinctions in higher education accreditation continue to shape perceptions, policies, and decision-making, often in ways that no longer reflect current reality. As federal guidance...
September 25, 2025 · 1 picture
Accreditation at the Graduate School Level
Accreditation is more than a regulatory requirement, it is a cornerstone of institutional credibility and academic excellence. In a recent episode of “Victors in Grad...
September 9, 2025 · 1 picture
Depoliticizing Accreditation: Faculty Governance & Academic Excellence with Robert Manzer
In a recent episode of Ed Up’s “Accreditation Insights,” Dr. Robert Manzer, President of the American Academy for Liberal Education, discusses the changing challenges of...
August 26, 2025 · 1 picture
Opportunities for Accreditation Innovation and Reform
In a rapidly changing higher education landscape, the institutional accreditation process remains a critical component in ensuring academic quality, institutional accountability, and eligibility for federal...
July 30, 2025 · 1 picture
Rethinking the Measurement of Faculty Excellence
“Rethinking the Measurement of Faculty Excellence” is a thought-provoking white paper from the NAAE that examines how traditional approaches to faculty evaluation fall short of...
June 26, 2025 · 1 picture
Reimagining Accreditation for a New Era of Higher Education
Dr. Cecelia Livengood, Chief Accreditation Officer of NAAE, recently joined the Accreditation Insights podcast to share how NAAE is reimagining accreditation to empower institutions with...
April 15, 2025 · 1 picture
Building Academic Excellence: Using Accreditation for Viewpoint Diversity in Higher Education
The following is a Letter to the Editor authored by NAAE’s Chief Accreditation Officer, Cecilia Livengood, in response to a March 20, 2025 article in...
April 8, 2025 · 1 picture
Voluntary and Peer: Elements of Accreditation Worthy of Consideration
Higher education reform in the U.S. is focused on affordability, post-completion outcomes, academic quality, social activism, and the relevance of accreditation to all the above....
March 18, 2025 · 1 picture
Accreditation Choice Relative to Academic Credit Transferability
The James G. Martin Center for Academic Renewal has been an articulate and sophisticated advocate for accreditation choice in the U.S., developing model state legislation...
March 5, 2025 · 1 picture
2025 Annual Report
NAAE is proud to share its 2025 Annual Report, reflecting the major achievements and milestones of the agency’s second year of formation and operation. We...
February 6, 2025 · 1 picture
NAAE 2024 Annual Report
Forces philanthropic, academic, and policy-based converged in 2024 to ignite the creative fire from which were forged principles of excellence, strength and independence as applied...
January 21, 2025 · 1 picture
Beyond the Coincidence of Geography
Defining peer institutions through mission, purpose, aspirations, and societal impact The National Association for Academic Excellence Inc. | January 2025 A subtle but substantial change...
January 13, 2025 · 1 picture
Credible or Claptrap: is 2025 the Year?
As we step into 2025, accreditation in higher education faces a pivotal moment. For the National Association for Academic Excellence (NAAE), this is more than...
November 24, 2024 · 1 picture
“Disrupter U:” NAAE Principles Align with New, Emerging Institutions
The University of Austin (UATX), a new college that promotes open debate as in “shout-nothing- but-say-anything,” caught the attention of CBS News. The report asks,...
November 20, 2024 · 1 picture
NAAE Emphasizes Institutional Well-Being
Institutional well-being – financial as well as operational – was featured on “Accreditation Insights,” part of the EdUp podcast portfolio. The conversation between Laurie Shanderson...
October 28, 2024 · 1 picture
When Scientific Findings Fall Short of Objective Truth … and why the Academy Should Care.
As public policy is formed in response to salient threats (pandemics, climate change, pernicious social media), the vast resources of the scientific community and academia...
October 14, 2024 · 1 picture
Geographic, Programmatic or Aligned: The Demand for Accreditation Alternatives
When the earth moved for higher education accreditation in 2020, the bookshelves at academia swayed a bit but then came to rest with little immediate..
October 4, 2024 · 1 picture
NAAE, Inc. Launches Institutional Accreditation Organization
The National Association for Academic Excellence, Inc. (NAAE, Inc.) today announced its launch as the nation’s newest institutional accreditation organization, focused on elevating the standards...
October 1, 2024 · 2 pictures
NAAE Celebrates Ribbon Cutting at New Headquarters
The National Association of Academic Excellence (NAAE) proudly celebrated the grand opening of its new headquarters with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, October 1, 2024.
September 19, 2024 · 1 picture
NAAE Appoints Three to Commission on Accreditation
NAAE, Inc. has announced the appointment of three members to the Commission on Accreditation: Guy Bell, Tom Davisson, and George Pry. It is the responsibility...
September 26, 2024 · 1 document · 1 picture
The Tail and Dog of Institutional Transformation
Accreditation based on strong principles, standards and structured, systematic review of institutional effectiveness is compared to proxies for quality that are applied by government regulatory...