/ CORRECTION - International Accreditation Organization
(firmenpresse) - HOUSTON, TX -- (Marketwire) -- 08/16/12 -- In the news release, "International Accreditation Organization: For-Profit Schools Hit Hard by Accreditation Challenges," issued August 14, 2012, by International Accreditation Organization, Ashford University's accreditation status was incorrectly stated. Ashford is currently accredited with the Higher Learning Commission. Complete corrected text follows.
The Recent Accreditation Challenges of Bridgepoint's Ashford University Have Led to Major Concerns That the School May Lose Government Funding; International Accreditation Organization Explains What Measures an Institution Can Take to Maintain Such Standards
HOUSTON, TX -- August 14, 2012 -- In higher education, accreditation is important; schools which are not accredited are not able to attract a decent number of students, nor do they get necessary financial assistance to keep them operational. A recent in Forbes reveals the current accreditation issues facing Ashford University, an institution that is part of the for-profit Bridgepoint Education network. The article explains that the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Schools and Colleges (HLC), which currently accredits Ashford, is requesting additional information from Ashford. International Accreditation Organization, which specializes in providing standardized guidelines for schools throughout the world, explains that proactive efforts can prevent such reviews.
Although the review takes place during an industry-wide slump, the HLC is not losing focus on its examination of Ashford's overall procedures. According to the article, Ashford was denied accreditation by an outside group and is currently appealing and reapplying for accreditation with that group. The explains that accreditation can have an impact on many aspects of an educational facility, as demonstrated by Bridgepoint's recent drop in shares by a steep 56 percent. The article also notes, "Without accreditation, the companies stand to lose government funding, which can account for as much as 90 percent of the total revenue."
In a recent press statement, International Accreditation Organization responded to Ashford's current situation, "The very fact that the organization is now under 'special monitoring' by HLC indicates a problem." The group explains that accreditation is more than keeping a school financially viable; it is about creating a positive learning space. At HLC's request, Ashford is hosting an advisory visit from the group this October. Despite serious efforts to correct the situation, the article notes, the incident could give more strength to Bridgepoint's major competitors that include Apollo Group, DeVry Education, ITT Educational Services and The Washington Post Co.'s Kaplan business.
In order for these educators to understand what makes a successful education model, International Accreditation Organization explains how it observes and examines a school's qualifications. "The International Accreditation Organization recommends educational institutions based on 'internationally accepted' standards of organizational management, academic excellence and institutional performance, ensure high performance standards and complete statutory compliance."
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