The U.S. higher education enterprise is large and diverse, with about 4,600 degree-granting institutions and … See more

Unlike most national governments with ministries of education, the U.S. federal government does not exercise general control over higher education or serve as its primary funder. It does, however, provide resources i… See more

In the U.S., all government functions not specifically designated as federal responsibility by the Constitution are the jurisdiction of the state governments. Education is among those functions. As a result, rath… See more

Accreditation ensures the quality of higher education institutions and academic programs to students, the postsecondary education and industry communities, and the general public. The accreditation process ai… See more

The CHEA International Quality Group (CIQG) is a forum for addressing quality assurance and accreditation challenges in a global context. It assists institutions and organizations to enhance their capacity for improving a… See more