Fall Candidate Acadamy 2024 was a Success!

COE recently concluded its highly anticipated Fall Candidate Academy, held on October 9-10, 2024, at the Kimpton Overland Hotel in Atlanta, GA. The event drew in a diverse group of 40 attendees from 29 institutions from across the United States, all eager to delve into the intricacies of accreditation with COE.

The Fall Candidate Academy serves as a pivotal workshop aimed at enlightening postsecondary institutions about the accreditation process with COE. Throughout the two-day event, attendees were equipped with comprehensive insights into eligibility requirements, the application process for candidacy, and the subsequent steps necessary to navigate the journey toward accreditation.

COE leadership graced the event, providing invaluable expertise and guidance to the eager participants. Among the esteemed speakers were Dr. Kirk Nooks, CEO and President of COE, Alex Wittig, former Associate Director of Compliance, Monique Campbell, Director of Membership Services and Training, Dr. Tangela Purifoy, Vice President of Institutional Evaluation, Cherie Jolley, Assistant Vice President of Institutional Compliance, and Dr. Dwight Pullen, Vice President of Institutional Compliance, who collectively illuminated various aspects of the accreditation process with their profound knowledge and experience.

Stay tuned for our Spring Candidate Academy taking place April 2-3, 2025 in Atlanta, GA!