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[Read more →](https://blog.spol.com/integrated-strategic-planning-and-its-impact-on-accreditation) [![](https://blog.spol.com/hubfs/barriers.jpg)](https://blog.spol.com/barriers-to-implementation-of-best-practices) May 25, 2021, 4:10:02 PM ### [Barriers to Implementation of Best Practices](https://blog.spol.com/barriers-to-implementation-of-best-practices) Have you ever dreamed of a solution to your Institutional Effectiveness (IE) challenges, but then realized that there are institutional barriers to ... [Read more →](https://blog.spol.com/barriers-to-implementation-of-best-practices) [![Business Continuity Higher Education COVID-19](https://blog.spol.com/hubfs/Business%20Continuity%20in%20Higher%20Ed%20COVID-19.jpg)](https://blog.spol.com/higher-education-business-continuity-during-covid-19) Apr 14, 2020, 11:42:13 AM ### [Higher Education: Maintaining Business Continuity During COVID-19](https://blog.spol.com/higher-education-business-continuity-during-covid-19) The COVID-19 pandemic has palpably reshaped lives and businesses. Higher education, in particular, has found itself pivoting rapidly to ensure ... [Read more →](https://blog.spol.com/higher-education-business-continuity-during-covid-19) [![k-mitch-hodge-oIPMwJFd-t0-unsplash smaller](https://blog.spol.com/hubfs/Regional%20Accreditor%20Expectations%20for%20Assessment.jpg)](https://blog.spol.com/what-do-regional-accreditors-expect-for-assessment) Dec 12, 2019, 4:53:27 PM ### [What do Regional Accreditors Expect for Assessment?](https://blog.spol.com/what-do-regional-accreditors-expect-for-assessment) Many times, when we are examining our institution’s assessment processes, we find ourselves asking the question, “What does our regional accrediting ... [Read more →](https://blog.spol.com/what-do-regional-accreditors-expect-for-assessment) [![valentin-lacoste-na1Lad1QED0-unsplash](https://blog.spol.com/hubfs/social-suggested-images/valentin-lacoste-na1Lad1QED0-unsplash.png)](https://blog.spol.com/accreditation-in-higher-education-ten-things-to-know) Sep 23, 2019, 12:04:53 PM ### [Accreditation in Higher Education: 10 Things to Know](https://blog.spol.com/accreditation-in-higher-education-ten-things-to-know) Accreditation for institutions of higher education is essential for ensuring that your students are successful in their chosen career paths and for ... [Read more →](https://blog.spol.com/accreditation-in-higher-education-ten-things-to-know) [![diego-ph-fIq0tET6llw-unsplash tinypng](https://blog.spol.com/hubfs/diego-ph-fIq0tET6llw-unsplash%20tinypng.jpg)](https://blog.spol.com/strategic-planning-in-higher-education-10-things-to-know) Aug 15, 2019, 11:54:20 AM ### [Strategic Planning in Higher Education: 10 Things to Know](https://blog.spol.com/strategic-planning-in-higher-education-10-things-to-know) Strategic planning can shape the future of a higher education institution, from effectively managing budgeted funds to driving continuous improvement ... [Read more →](https://blog.spol.com/strategic-planning-in-higher-education-10-things-to-know) [![ross-sneddon-d-66ejdDbPk-unsplash small](https://blog.spol.com/hubfs/ross-sneddon-d-66ejdDbPk-unsplash%20small.jpg)](https://blog.spol.com/what-is-institutional-accreditation) Jul 9, 2019, 1:57:24 PM ### [What is Institutional Accreditation?](https://blog.spol.com/what-is-institutional-accreditation) Institutional accreditation is an assurance that an institution of higher education meets a series of quality standards. Accreditation standards ... [Read more →](https://blog.spol.com/what-is-institutional-accreditation) [![ken-theimer-733559-unsplash web](https://blog.spol.com/hubfs/Programmatic%20Accreditation.jpg)](https://blog.spol.com/what-is-program-accreditation) Jun 3, 2019, 10:10:00 AM ### [What is Program Accreditation?](https://blog.spol.com/what-is-program-accreditation) Program accreditation (also called specialized accreditation) is a type of accreditation that is focused on professional preparation programs within ... [Read more →](https://blog.spol.com/what-is-program-accreditation) [![beatriz-perez-moya-111685-unsplash tinypng](https://blog.spol.com/hubfs/beatriz-perez-moya-111685-unsplash%20tinypng.jpg)](https://blog.spol.com/hlc-accreditation-preparing-for-your-onsite-visit) Apr 2, 2019, 3:49:15 PM ### [HLC Accreditation: Preparing for Your Onsite Visit](https://blog.spol.com/hlc-accreditation-preparing-for-your-onsite-visit) So, your institution has an upcoming reaffirmation of accreditation with the Higher Learning Commission (HLC)? You’re in good company: the Higher ... [Read more →](https://blog.spol.com/hlc-accreditation-preparing-for-your-onsite-visit) [![michael-d-beckwith-625341-unsplash](https://blog.spol.com/hubfs/michael-d-beckwith-625341-unsplash.jpg)](https://blog.spol.com/comparing-institutional-effectiveness-standards-part-ii) Nov 8, 2018, 11:37:00 AM ### [Comparing Institutional Effectiveness Standards, Part II](https://blog.spol.com/comparing-institutional-effectiveness-standards-part-ii) In our last post, we talked about what the seven accreditation regions in the U.S. have in common in terms of their standards regarding institutional ... 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