Introduction: Crucial Connections produced by ACCSC will introduce you to ways to enhance communication, connection, and collegiality between states and accreditors. The goal is to collaborate ways to enhance monitoring of institutional operations using partnerships. The accreditation community is keenly aware of the important role that the triad plays as gate-keepers and respects the role that each member of the triad serves to ensure the reliability of our nation’s current higher education oversight system. Please share your thoughts regarding this critical initiative.