It's a Wonderful Life (in Compliance)
You're filing reports, chasing down documentation, explaining state authorization requirements to people who would rather talk about literally anything else, and making sure the institution doesn't accidentally enroll students from states where you're not authorized to operate. It's not glamorous. And on the hard days, it's easy to wonder: Does any of this actually matter? It does. More than you know.
Do You Need a Mock Site Visit? (Yes.)
We want your mock site visit to end in applause (metaphorically—though, hey, if an evaluator does clap, let it happen). A mock visit is your best bet for making that happen. Before the reviewers arrive, give yourself the gift of a dress rehearsal. Find the weak spots while you can still fix them. Discover your star performers before the stakes are real. And walk into your site visit with the kind of confidence that only comes from having already done it once.
Weddings, Rubrics, and IEPs: Falling in Love with Institutional Effectiveness
At its heart, a strong IEP is your institution’s way of saying “I do”—to accountability, to continuous improvement, and to the students and communities you serve. And like any good marriage, the commitment doesn’t end with the ceremony. It’s something you show up for, work on, and grow through, year after year, ‘til death (or retirement) do you part.
State Authorization in Higher Ed: Strategy Over Stress
Ask any institutional leader about their least favorite compliance task, and there’s a good chance “state authorization” will come up. Much like “root canal” or “surprise tax audit”, “state authorization” is one of those phrases that inspires dread, confusion, and the unshakeable feeling that you’ve forgotten something. But what if we told you it doesn’t have to be that way? With the right mindset, state authorization can shift from a stress-inducing obligation to a strategic advantage.
8 Things No One Tells You About Accreditation (But We Will)
Whether you’re a seasoned administrator or someone who got voluntold to help with the self-study, understanding how accreditation actually works and what it really means for your institution is crucial. And while there’s no shortage of formal definitions and policy handbooks out there, there’s a lot that tends to go unsaid. That’s where we come in. Today, we're sharing 8 things no one tells you about accreditation (but we absolutely will).
The Art of Higher Education Compliance: Cultivating Buy-In
Whether you’re working on higher education accreditation, a new telecom software, or a popstar’s memoir; empathy, communication, and clarity are critical to getting your team’s support. It still may not be easy, but it’s absolutely worth the work. Because getting your team to support your compliance efforts not only allows you to achieve your goal, it creates a culture of openness, continuous improvement, and collective success.