Call for Comment

Instructions

The Commission invites comments from member institutions, students, constituents, the accreditation community, and the public. Priority consideration will be given to comments received by October 15, 2026. The Commission will consider comments after that date as the review schedule permits.

Thank you for your feedback. You are welcome to contact us at coa@abhe.org with any questions.

Form

To provide comment please complete the Call for Comment form.

Items for comment

In preparation for the February 2027 Commission meeting, the ABHE Commission on Accreditation (COA) is seeking public comment on two Accreditation Standards, proposed changes to one existing policy, and the Standards and Policies Manual glossary.

Standards Review

The ABHE Commission on Accreditation is proposing changes to two accreditation standards. This is the second call for comment in this review cycle. 

• Standard 1: Integrity and Mission
• Standard 3: Authority and Governance

Comments will be reviewed by the Commission on Accreditation prior to consideration of changes for adoption by the ABHE Delegate Assembly on February 25, 2027. 

Policy Review

The ABHE Commission on Accreditation (COA) is also seeking public comments on proposed changes to one existing policy and the Standards and Policies Manual glossary:

1. Policy and Procedures for Substantive Change and Required Notifications
2. Glossary

Comments regarding the policy and glossary updates will be reviewed by the Commission on Accreditation prior to consideration for approval at its November 2026 meeting.