President’s Podcast- Strategic Plan 2030 and the Future of Accreditation

Toree Paden

Episode 2 of the President’s Podcast features Dr. Kirk A. Nooks in conversation with Dr. Gwen Sutton, Chair of the Commission. This episode provides an overview of Strategic Plan 2030, the Commission’s strategic priorities, and its role in advancing quality, integrity, and continuous improvement across member institutions. The discussion also addresses accountability, student outcomes, and emerging trends in accreditation, followed by a segment in which Dr. Sutton poses questions on EDvera, handbook simplification efforts, scope changes, and access to Strategic Plan updates.