Institution-Level Assessment
Accreditation
- ABET Global accreditor for college programs in applied and natural science, computing, engineering, and engineering technology. ABET also offers standards, policy guidance, and resources used by educators, industry, and institutions.
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) Specialized accreditor for nursing education and transition-to-practice programs from the associate through doctoral levels. Useful for nursing programs seeking accreditation standards, policies, and quality assurance guidance.
- Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) Global accreditor for business education programs from associate to doctoral levels. Uses a quality-improvement model to review leadership, planning, faculty credentials, student support, and academic rigor in business programs.
- Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) Independent accreditor for U.S. residency and fellowship programs. Sets and monitors standards for graduate medical education to help prepare physicians for safe, high-quality practice.
- Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools National accreditor for allied health education offering both institutional and programmatic accreditation. Covers degree and non-degree health programs, including areas such as medical assisting, medical laboratory technology, and surgical technology.
- Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) Global standards-setting body for business education. Offers accreditation, thought leadership, events, and resources for business schools and programs.
- Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE) Accreditor for athletic training education programs. Provides standards, guidance, and compliance resources to support quality, innovation, diversity, and continuous improvement.
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) National accreditor for baccalaureate, graduate, and residency/fellowship nursing programs. This page also highlights webinars and guidance on accreditation expectations, self-study, reporting, and policy updates.
- Computing Sciences Accreditation Board Lead ABET member society for accrediting degree programs in computing-related fields, including computer science, cybersecurity, data science, information systems, information technology, AI/machine learning, and software engineering.
- Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs Specialized accreditor for counseling and related educational programs. Provides standards, guidance, and quality assurance resources for professional preparation in counseling.
- Council for Higher Education Accreditation National organization that advocates for accreditation, recognizes accrediting bodies, and promotes quality and accountability in higher education.
- Council for the Accreditation of Education Preparation Accreditor for educator preparation programs that uses evidence-based standards to support quality assurance and continuous improvement in P-12 teacher preparation.
- Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology The Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) offers voluntary accreditation to graduate degree programs in audiology and in speech-language pathology within institutions of higher education.
- Council on Education for Public Health Independent accreditor recognized by the U.S. Department of Education for schools and programs in public health.
- Distance Education Accreditation Commission Institutional accreditor focused on distance education. DEAC standards emphasize student learning, institutional quality, and the overall online student experience.
- Higher Learning Commission Institutional accreditor for degree-granting colleges and universities in the United States. HLC evaluates institutions as a whole.
- National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) Specialized accreditor and standards-setting body for art and design programs. Provides guidance on degree standards, accreditation, and quality in art and design education.
- National Association of Schools of Dance (NASD) Specialized accreditor and standards-setting body for dance programs. Provides guidance on degree standards, accreditation, and quality in dance education.
- National Association of Schools of Music Association for music schools that sets standards for music education and provides assessment- and policy-related resources for programs and institutions.
- National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST) Specialized accreditor and standards-setting body for theatre programs. Provides guidance on degree standards, accreditation, and quality in theatre education.
- Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration Membership association and accreditor for public service education programs in public administration, policy, and management. Promotes quality and excellence in public affairs education.
- The Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) Nonprofit accreditor for continuing medical education providers. ACCME offers standards and a framework to support high-quality continuing education for healthcare professionals.
- WASC Graduate Program Review Guide WSCUC guide offering baseline expectations and planning guidance for the development, review, and evaluation of graduate programs.
- WASC Senior College and University Commission Regional accreditor and resource hub for institutions in the WSCUC/WASC senior college and university region.
Administrative Unit Assessment
- Administrative Assessment at UC Merced UC Merced overview of administrative program assessment, with information on campus processes and expectations for assessing administrative units.
- University of California, Merced: Administrative Program Assessment University of California, Merced resource page covering administrative unit assessment policies and practices.
Strategic Planning
- Society for College and University Planning Professional association for higher education planning leaders focused on integrated planning, strategy, and building a sustainable future for colleges and universities.
Student Affairs Assessment
- College Student Educators International (ACPA) Professional association for student affairs educators and leaders. Offers resources, networking, and professional development with attention to student success and student affairs assessment.
- EAB Student Success Blog EAB blog featuring articles on student success, student affairs, and related higher education topics.
- Gavin W. Henning Scholarship A comprehensive list of the scholarly works by Gavin W. Henning
- NASPA: Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education Professional association for student affairs administrators offering research, advocacy, professional development, and networks centered on student success and inclusive practice.
- Student Affairs Assessment Leaders (SAAL) Network for professionals who lead assessment in student affairs divisions. Supports discussion, collaboration, and sharing on assessment infrastructure, projects, and documenting student learning.
- Student Affairs Planning, Assessment, and Research – Texas A&M University Texas A&M unit providing assessment services, resources, and training for the Division of Student Affairs and student organizations.
- Texas A&M Student Affairs Planning, Assessment & Research Texas A&M Student Affairs office offering planning, assessment, research resources, and training for departments and student organizations.
- Texas A&M Student Leader Learning Outcomes & Rubrics The SLLO initiative at Texas A&M was created for students and advisors to document student leadership and growth over time.