Discusses issues related to the public disclosure of documentary information produced by accreditation. Argues that accreditation documents would not be informative or useful to the general public, and their disclosure would have ill effects on the accreditation process. (DMM)

Questions whether regional accrediting associations should use different eligibility criteria and/or policies for multipurpose and single-purpose colleges. Sees a diverse membership having a positive impact on evaluating, maintaining, and enhancing quality. (DMM)

Argues that institutional accreditation looks at the entire entity, whereas specialized accreditation treats particular programs/disciplines. Contends that regional accreditation is not appropriate for judging institutions that offer basically one program, responding to common arguments for doing so. (DMM)

Discusses limitations of the conventional role of regional accreditation, organizational changes that lead to an improvement in educational quality, and the role of accreditation in promoting such organizational changes. Offers recommendations for increasing the impact of accreditation (e.g., more differentiated standards, more clout for…

Questions whether voluntary self-regulation as practiced through institutional accreditation can adequately regulate expanding international education activities. Points to challenges related to legality, international linkages, curricula, and regionalism. (DMM)

Argues that effective college and university presidents and chancellors can work with the accreditation agencies to make the improvement of educational quality a priority for their institutions. Proposes a pilot project designed to make presidents and regional accrediting associations partners in quality enhancement. (DMM)