About Accreditation at UNE Online
Dr. Jayne Pelletier, former Director of Accreditation and Policy
Dr. Jayne Pelletier is the former Director of Accreditation and Policy for the College of Graduate and Professional Studies (CGPS) at the University of New England. This position oversees accreditation and policy development to support the operational and academic processes of online programs.
The Director of Accreditation and Policy makes sure that CPGS is compliant with accreditation standards so that we can provide an outstanding education to students.
This post is part of a series where we delve deeper into the details of the accreditation process. We first asked what goes on inside the accreditation process.
Here’s more from Dr. Pelletier on the importance of accreditation:
Why does a college need to be accredited?
The short answer? Quality control. Accreditation is a process in which institutions of learning are evaluated against a certain set of standards with the goal of effectiveness, improvement, and public assurance. It establishes a level of acceptable quality while respecting the unique missions of the institutions involved.
Why is it important that a school is accredited?
Many students don’t understand the importance of accreditation. If a student’s high school is not accredited, opportunities for a post-secondary education may be severely limited. The same may be said for an undergraduate degree. Students who attend a college or university that is not accredited may find that opportunities to pursue graduate education may be compromised.
When a student applies for one of UNE’s master’s programs from a regionally accredited college, admissions representatives know that in order to graduate, the student had to meet a set of rigorous standards. With this knowledge of quality assurance, the admissions committee can review additional materials in the application packet and move forward from there with an assessment of the student and his or her potential fit at UNE.
Read more: NECHE (NEASC) Accredited – what it means & why it’s important
The drawbacks of non-accredited schools
The danger of taking classes from an institution that is not regionally accredited is that classes a student takes are unlikely to transfer. It’s possible that a student might go on to matriculate at a nationally accredited school, but it is important to recognize that doing so severely limits one’s options.
For instance, if an individual’s goal is to continue on to earn a terminal degree at some point, that person’s graduate degree must be from an accredited university. Choosing to attend a non-accredited school means that potentially much time and money have been spent without reaching an important goal.
What is the best accreditation for a college?
The best accreditation really depends on the industry. Regional accreditation at the university level is important, but so is program-specific accreditation.
Accredited vs. non accredited schools
Unaccredited schools and universities usually are not held to the same educational standards and policies as accredited schools are held. Employers are more likely to be interested in hiring individuals with a degree from an institution that is accredited and recognized, making one more attractive in the job market.
Can for-profit institutions be accredited?
Institutions that are regionally accredited are not always nonprofit; institutions can be public, private, nonprofit, and for-profit. Accreditation provides a process for meaningful improvement while honoring the unique culture and context of the institution
If you are interested in pursuing an online graduate degree or if you’re simply interested in discussing your options, please reach out to an Enrollment Counselor at (855) 325-0896 or via email at email@example.com.
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Jayne Pelletier, Mkurugenzi wa zamani wa Uhitimu na Sera, Chuo Kikuu cha New England Nafasi hii inasimamia kibali na maendeleo ya sera ili kusaidia michakato ya uendeshaji na kitaaluma ya programu za mtandaoni. Mkurugenzi wa Uhitimu na Sera huhakikisha kwamba CPGS inapatana na viwango vya uhitimu ili tuweze kutoa elimu bora kwa wanafunzi. Chapisho hili ni sehemu ya mfululizo ambapo sisi delve kina zaidi katika maelezo ya mchakato wa kibali. Kwanza tulijiuliza ni nini kinachotokea ndani ya mchakato wa kibali. Hapa ni zaidi kutoka kwa Daktari Pelletier juu ya umuhimu wa kibali: Kwa nini chuo kikuu kinahitaji kibali? Jibu fupi? Udhibiti wa ubora. Uhakikisho ni mchakato ambao taasisi za kujifunza ni tathmini dhidi ya seti fulani ya viwango na lengo la ufanisi, uboreshaji, na uhakika wa umma. Inaanzisha kiwango cha ubora wa kukubalika wakati kuheshimu misheni ya kipekee ya taasisi zinazohusika. Kwa nini ni muhimu kwamba shule iwe na kibali? Wanafunzi wengi hawaelewi umuhimu wa kibali. Kama shule ya sekondari ya mwanafunzi si kuthibitishwa, fursa kwa ajili ya elimu ya baada ya sekondari inaweza kuwa vikali mdogo. Jambo hilohilo laweza kusemwa kuhusu shahada ya kwanza ya chuo kikuu. Wanafunzi ambao kuhudhuria chuo au chuo kikuu kwamba si kuthibitishwa inaweza kupata kwamba fursa ya kufuatilia elimu ya kuhitimu inaweza kuathiriwa. Wakati mwanafunzi anaomba kwa moja ya programu ya UNE ya uzamili kutoka chuo kikuu cha kikanda, wawakilishi wa uandikishaji wanajua kwamba ili kuhitimu, mwanafunzi alikuwa na kukidhi seti ya viwango vikali. Kwa maarifa haya ya kuhakikisha ubora, kamati ya uandikishaji inaweza kukagua vifaa vya ziada katika kifurushi cha maombi na kuendelea kutoka hapo na tathmini ya mwanafunzi na uwezo wake wa kufaa katika UNE. NECHE (NEASC) Accredited - nini inamaanisha na kwa nini ni muhimu - hasara za shule zisizo na kibali - Hatari ya kuchukua madarasa kutoka taasisi ambayo haijathibitishwa kikanda ni kwamba madarasa ambayo mwanafunzi huchukua haiwezekani kuhamisha. Inawezekana kwamba mwanafunzi anaweza kwenda kuandikisha katika shule iliyoidhinishwa kitaifa, lakini ni muhimu kutambua kwamba kufanya hivyo hupunguza sana chaguzi za mtu. Kwa mfano, kama lengo la mtu binafsi ni kuendelea kupata shahada ya mwisho wakati fulani, shahada ya kuhitimu ya mtu huyo lazima iwe kutoka chuo kikuu kilichothibitishwa. Kujiunga na shule isiyoidhinishwa kunamaanisha kuwa wakati na pesa nyingi zimetumika bila kufikia lengo muhimu. Ni nini kibali bora kwa ajili ya chuo kikuu? Uhakikisho bora kweli inategemea sekta. Uhakikisho wa kikanda katika ngazi ya chuo kikuu ni muhimu, lakini hivyo ni programu maalum ya uhakikisho. Shule zisizo na kibali (unacredited schools) ni shule ambazo hazina kibali (unaccredited schools) na hazifanyi kazi kwa viwango sawa vya elimu na sera kama vile shule zilizo na kibali (accredited schools). Kwa hivyo, waajiri wana uwezekano mkubwa wa kuajiri watu wenye digrii kutoka taasisi inayokubaliwa na kutambuliwa, na kufanya mtu kuwa wa kuvutia zaidi katika soko la kazi. Je, taasisi za faida zinaweza kuidhinishwa? Taasisi ambazo ni kikanda accredited si daima nonprofit; taasisi inaweza kuwa ya umma, binafsi, nonprofit, na kwa ajili ya faida. Uhakikisho hutoa mchakato wa uboreshaji wa maana wakati wa kuheshimu utamaduni wa kipekee na muktadha wa taasisi Ikiwa una nia ya kufuata shahada ya kuhitimu mtandaoni au ikiwa una nia ya kujadili chaguzi zako, tafadhali wasiliana na Mshauri wa Kujiandikisha kwa (855) 325-0896 au kupitia barua pepe kwa email@example.com. Au, kujaza maombi online leo katika online.une.edu/gateway-portal-page <unk> tunatarajia kusikia kutoka kwenu! Tagged: Uhakikisho wa NEC