Light the Spark: Using Data and Technology to Reignite Your Accreditation Process

Accreditation is evolving fast. With new federal directives, emerging data tools, and real-time evidence, quality is being measured and demonstrated in new ways.

Join us for an engaging discussion on how institutions and accreditors can leverage technology to enhance quality assurance, streamline evidence collection, and strengthen peer review.

Featured Speakers:

Dr. Maria Toyoda
President & CEO
WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)

Dr. Leah K. Matthews
Executive Director & CEO
Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC)

Alison Griffin
Author, AEI Policy Brief on Accreditation + Technology

Moderated by:
Dr. Kathryn Dodge, Senior Consultant, Stevens Strategy

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Honoring a Century of Freedom to Learn

April 19–21, 2026