Public Stakeholders
Three key public stakeholders, in addition to students and employers have a vested interest in the accreditation:
United States Department of Education:
The Secretary ensures accrediting agencies are reliable authorities in the quality of education or training offered by the institutions of higher education or the higher education programs they accredit.
Council on Higher Education Accreditation:
Serves students and their families, colleges and universities, sponsoring bodies, governments, and employers by promoting academic quality through formal recognition of higher education accreditation bodies and coordinates and works to advance self-regulation through accreditation.
Association of Specialized and Professional Accreditors (ASPA):
Represents the interests of the specialized and professional accreditation community to higher education and government. Sets standards through a "Code of Good Practice" for accreditors.
