Council for Higher Education Accreditation

The Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) is a nonprofit organization in the United States that oversees the accreditation of colleges and universities. Accreditation is a quality assurance process that evaluates educational institutions to ensure they meet certain standards of excellence. CHEA recognizes accrediting agencies and helps maintain the integrity of higher education. By ensuring that institutions are properly accredited, CHEA helps students make informed choices about their education and assures employers that graduates have received a quality education. This enhances the overall credibility of degrees and supports continuous improvement in the higher education sector.