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College accreditation faces scrutiny from Congress, experts

by Jeanne Kuang | Mar 14, 2014 | Education

WASHINGTON – The skyrocketing cost of higher education is front and center with most parents and prospective college students, but a more arcane issue, the integrity of the accreditation process, is also presenting challenges for policymakers. Accreditation is the...

Harkin talks college accreditation, affordability and Higher Education Act reauthorization

by Jeanne Kuang | Jan 29, 2014 | Education

WASHINGTON — More transparency is needed in the college accreditation system in order to boost student success and higher education affordability, Sen. Tom Harkin said to a group of accreditors Wednesday morning as part of his effort to improve affordability in his...

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