Jackie,
Please keep in mind that accreditation does not always mean that credits will be able to be transferred. Be sure you do not state that they can be transferred unless your school has an articulation agreement on file with a specific school.
Kimberly Stein
Being an accredited college has helped in the recruitment process. Perspective students are, for the most part, knowledgable of the benefits of accreditation. Maintaining both institutional and programatic accreditation shows the perspective student that you hold yourself to a higher standard. Being able to explain reasons why accreditation is important gives the perspective student confidence that they are making the right college choice.
Accreditiation can assist students find acceptable institutions, may asssit in transferring credit and involve faculty with institutional evaluation and planning among several other benefits.
The benefit of being accredited is that students realize that credits can be transfered from collegs or schools. That the programs meet established standards. Creating goals and for the eligibility for federal assistance.
Definite credibility within the market as well as being viewed as an alternative to more traditional avenues of education. Accreditation is likened to the "good housekeeping seal of approval" in the educational arena.
to ensure that we are delivering a uniform, quality education to all students that meets the requirements to be successful in their career fields
Accreditation is very important on so many levels. I am very surprised at how many prospective students ask about whether or not we are accredited when visiting our school.
Accreditation comes with a positive reputation and increases enrollment rates.
Employers want to know that their employees attended a school that is on board. Not just some random school that rushes people through and is not concerned about the education they are providing.
Benefits of accredited is the reputation of the school is deemed as a more professional institution. Other schools may be more willing to accept transfer credits. Moreso, potential employers and othe professionals may view the institution credible
Having an accreditation increases the institution's reputation, especially when the accrediting agency is recognized by the USDE. In addition, an accreditation serves as a system of checks and balances to ensure the institution is legitimacy.
Robb Thompson
National accreditation and regional accreditation importance appear to vary relative to the profession. For example regional accreditation seems more favorable in fields like nursing and criminal justice whereby national accreditation is ok for other fields like drafting and design, information technology, etc.
Both financial aid and license requirements are very important but being accredited also provides students and families assurance that the schools has checks and balances which provide quality control on the standards on how a school operates.
I was not aware that certain professions require that a prospective employee attended an accredited school or program.
Accreditation is definitely a selling point and and I believe that it helps establish credibility, especially with dependent students.
It allows us to go to students and stated that we meett high standards set by the federal govenrment. It also allows us as college to provide viable opportunities to students after they graduate to better their lives.
We let our students know that we are Nationally accredited and this provides confidence for them to apply. They need to know that we are recognized by the department of Education.
Accreditation brings quality education to a student, Financial Aid opportunities, Credit transfer options and success in the workplace. New students, returning students, and families of students can trust that the education they are paying for is valuable and worth their time, money, and effort. Also, students who qualify for federal (and sometimes state) loans or grants are only granted through a college or university that has accreditation recognized by the USDE. Most colleges and universities will not accept transferred course credits from an institution that has not earned appropriate accreditation status from an accreditation organization.
Most employers prefer to hire job applicants who have gained their education from a college or university with the appropriate accreditation status.
When I used to work primarily with high school staff, faculty, and students, accreditation was VERY important. Students want to make sure that the school they choose to go to is being held accountable for their programs, staff, and reputation. Often, one of the first questions a student will ask is "Are you accredited?". I often think that students know that they should ask that question because they are told to, but really wonder if they know what they are really asking. :)
As the years progress the percentage of employers seeking candidates from an accredtited institution is rising. More and more students are becoming aware that holding a diploma from an accredited school makes them a more viable candidate for open positions.
