Being an accredited institution provides an overall better quality of education based on the regulations and guidelines set forth.
This was very beneficial information to review. In my opinion, the advantage of being accredited primarily is that students know that the school and it's programs are held accountable for academic standards.
The first questions students generally ask is if we are accredited. When they hear that we are Regionally accredited, they initially think that a National accreditation is better, and I have to explain the difference. Once they understand the difference they are happy with their choice. Many of our programs have programmatic accreditation as well which is beneficial for the students when job hunting after graduation.
It is a form of quality assurance. For our AASN program, the accreditation allows for more potential employers as some employers will only hire people that graduate from an accredited program.
I work in Admissions and when meeting with prospective students, I take great pride in sharing with them that we are accredited. Even though sharing this information is required, it seems to put the student at ease. Our accrediting body paid a visit to our campus not too long ago. They checked to make sure that all paperwork was in order. There is much more consistency to the student's education, by having guidelines, and protocols in place.
Accreditation is often one of the first questions asked by a prospective student. In order to maintain accreditation an institution or program must meet the highest standards available for the course and pass routine evaluations by the accrediting agencies to ensure they continue to meet those standards.
Therefore, maintaining accreditations, whether institutional or programmatic, validates the college's desire to provide the best possible outcomes for it's graduates. Accreditations can also facilitate good relationships with potential externship sites and employers which can also improve the graduate's outcomes.
High School Guidance Counselors are much more comfortable with accrediated colleges. They always advise their students to attend colleges that are accrediated.
When dealing with high schools, it makes Guidance Counselors much more comfortable with your school/college. They always recommend their students go to an accredited college.
Accreditation, depending on the profession, can be associated with a positive reputation and institutional credibility. Many students who are becoming more savvy about their educational choices know to ask about accreditation.
Other than financial aid, most students lack a true understanding of the benefits associated with accreditation. They simply believe that absence accreditation, there's a higher likelihood of the school's inferiority. It's peace of mind!
Students want to know that they're investing time, money. and effort in a school that strives to meet higher standards. That's where accreditation comes in and it's what most students expect.
may help with employment with potential employers
accreditation is often the first question a potential school ask. So I believe it is a must .
Our students are able to transfer credits from our school to local junior colleges and other post secondary schools.
Not only do the students benefit from a school's accreditation, but I think the staff does also. After receiving compliments and great scores at a review, it boosts moral and lets the admissions team and assisting staff/faculty know that the hard work they've put into obtaining and keeping the accreditation was well worth it.
Our school has been making a big push into College Fairs and setting up appointments with local high schools to talk with prospective students. When our school was just starting out and we were not accredited, we were denied several times by the High School guidance. Now with accreditation, we are attending several college fairs, and our High School visits are not only going well, we are turning several prospective students into confident enrollments.
Our accreditation has enabled us to establish a partnership with our local college. Students who have successfully completed our diesel technology course will now receive up to 30 semester hours of credit toward a 2 year associate degree. This degree, in business technology, is helpful to those who would like to advance in the management end of the diesel mechanics field.
I can't agree with you more. We are asked daily about accrediditation, and we inform them that we are Accredited by ACICS, and they feel comfortable!
Although we are just a trade school, career centers are seeking us out to create articulations based on feedback they received from the board of education. We have helped thousands of people achieve rewarding lucrative careers but it is still nice to be "officially" recognized.
Students love the fact that we are accredited. It opens more doors in the community
