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Tag: Dr. Belle S. Wheelan
HBCUs
Panel Explores Accreditation and Role of HBCUs During COVID-19 Crisis
Higher education leaders convened virtually Nov. 19 to discuss the role of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and accreditation during the COVID-19 pandemic. Prairie View A&M Universityâs Minority Achievement, Creativity and High-Ability Center (MACH-III) hosted the webinar.
November 19, 2020
HBCUs
Critical Issues Explored at HBCU Convening
Critical topics that focused on how historically Black colleges and universities can forge public/private partnerships to how they can enhance their narrative, was front and center at the second annual National Summit for Sustainability of HBCUs.
September 27, 2019
News Roundup
Dr. Belle Wheelan Reiterates Merits of Accreditation System During Senate Hearing
Southern Association of Colleges and Schoolsâ Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) president Dr. Belle S. Wheelan recently testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions about the merits of the age-old regional accreditation system in advocating for institutional quality and improvement. During her testimony, Wheelan detailed the accreditation process and outlined standards [âŚ]
April 11, 2019
African-American
One Size Does Not Fit All: Bennettâs Accreditation Problem
One size does not fit all, and the Bennett College story proves it. A recent study found that Bennett ranked 30th out of 578 private colleges in the likelihood that an attending student would move up two or more income quintiles. This social mobility feat is possible because Bennett admits and enrolls more poor students than many other SACSCOC institutions. Thus, the collegeâs financial stability should not be measured with the same yardstick as institutions with more affluent students and alumni. Bennettâs story demonstrates the time is ripe to examine the accrediting processes of our nationâs colleges and universities. We need commissions whose governing boards reflect the institutions governed.
February 28, 2019
African-American
Bennett College Set to Appeal SACSCOC Accreditation Revocation
An announcement by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to remove Bennett College from membership this week has not stopped the all-womenâs historically Black college (HBCU) from fighting for its survival.
December 12, 2018
African-American
Paine College Holding on After Court Ruling
The future of the private, historically Black institution Paine College in Augusta, Georgia is uncertain following a federal judgeâs court ruling on its regional accreditation status last week.
October 17, 2018
HBCUs
For Many, HBCU Mergers and Closures Are Not an Option
As colleges and universities celebrate the beginning of another school year filled with promise and anticipation for many administrators, teachers, behind-the-scenes staffers and students, the excitement masks a growing sense of anxiety â especially among historically Black colleges and universities.
August 15, 2018
Students
Experts: Accreditation Process Can Be âCatalyst for Innovationâ
Innovation and accreditation do not have to be at odds, Dr. Barbara Gellman-Danley, president of the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), said at a panel on accreditation at the Society for College and University Planning (SCUP) conference.
July 10, 2017
Leadership & Policy
Accrediting Group Sees 2017 as Year of Governance
At a time when the roles and functions of college governing boards are being increasingly debated, the SACSCOC is focusing on âeffective governanceâ at its Small College Initiative meeting next month.
March 23, 2017
Home
Belle Wheelanâs Drive Pays Off for Higher Education
As an African-American woman with more than 40 years of experience in higher education, Dr. Belle S. Wheelan has certainly become used to breaking barriers and shattering glass ceilings.
March 19, 2015
Community Colleges
Belle Wheelan Recognized for Groundbreaking Career in Higher Ed
Hundreds gathered to pay tribute to the longtime trailblazer on being named the recipient of the 2015 Dr. John Hope Franklin Award by Diverse: Issues In Higher Education magazine.
March 16, 2015
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