CHEA (Council for Higher Education Accreditation)

The Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) is a nonprofit organization in the United States that focuses on ensuring the quality of higher education. It evaluates and recognizes accrediting organizations, which are responsible for assessing colleges and universities. By doing this, CHEA helps students and the public trust that institutions meet certain educational standards. This accreditation process supports transparency and accountability in higher education, ensuring that degrees hold value and that institutions provide quality learning experiences. Essentially, CHEA works to maintain and improve the standards of higher education across the country.