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Board of Governors Greenlights Controversial New Higher Ed Accreditor with Several Southern States
FLORIDA, JUL 12 – Florida leads a coalition of six states forming a new nonprofit accrediting agency with $4 million in seed funding, aiming for federal recognition to challenge existing accreditation systems.
- The Florida Board of Governors approved the creation of a new accrediting agency, the Commission for Public Higher Education, as a nonprofit using a $4 million appropriation from the Florida Legislature.
- Chancellor Raymond Rodriguez stated that this new agency would address the specific needs of public universities and promote academic excellence and student success.
- Stakeholders, including Board of Governors member Kimberly Dunn, raised concerns about the perceived independence of the new accreditor from the institutions it serves.
- The Commission is set to establish its leadership structure by October and will seek approval from the U.S. Department of Education for accreditation recognition.
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