Commission News

Dr. Lisa Beatty of Dubuque, Iowa has recently been named Director of the ABHE Commission on Accreditation effective July 1, 2021. Dr. Beatty will replace the current director, Dr. Ron Kroll, who is retiring after nine years in the role.

The Association for Biblical Higher Education Commission on Accreditation is undergoing a recognition review with the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).  Public comments on whether the ABHE Commission on Accreditation meets the CHEA recognition standards may be submitted at https://www.chea.org/node/77042 through May 18, 2020.

We are pleased to announce that Dr. Philip Dearborn has been elected to serve as ABHE President effective July 1, 2020.

Many of you are likely exploring educational delivery options in the wake of concerns for the coronavirus (COVID-19). Please be assured that the ABHE Commission on Accreditation (COA) supports your efforts and will not take negative action against any institution that pursues a reasonable alternative to maintain the highest possible quality of education for their students during this emergency, even if that action temporarily exceeds normal policy provisions. While we cannot assure you that all states, provinces, or other regulatory entities will take a similar stance, please know that the COA will support you in these emergency actions.