[Accreditation] C-RAC Competency-Based Education Statement Press Release

Washington, DC –The Council of Regional Accrediting Commissions (C-RAC) today released a joint statement outlining the criteria that accreditors will use in defining and approving competency-based education (CBE) programs.

“As accreditors, we have seen growing interest among institutions in developing competency-based education, including programs that use a direct assessment approach. However, there has been limited guidance to help institutions better understand the expectations for these programs, including for purposes of eligibility to participate in federal student aid programs.” said Barbara Brittingham, Chair of C-RAC and President of the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education, NEASC.

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