Accreditation

The Center for Disability and Education has played a pivotal role in the development and implementation of a national accreditation process for inclusive postsecondary education programs.

The National Coordinating Center (NCC) at Think College in partnership with the Center, recently initiated the establishment of a national accreditation agency for inclusive higher education, known as the Inclusive Higher Education Accreditation Council (IHEAC).

Martha Mock, director of the Center, chairs the Accreditation Workgroup for the NCC at Think College, which played a crucial role in the development and launch of the accrediting processes. Mock also leads the IHEAC.

Additionally, the Center’s associate director, Mary Judge Diegert, serves as a liaison and plays a significant role in leading the site visit processes necessary for postsecondary education programs catering to students with intellectual disability to attain accreditation.