17. Accreditation Through Transition: Navigating Mergers with Tamara Ruth Ferry

In this episode of Accreditation Insights, we're diving into the complex world of maintaining accreditation during institutional mergers. Tamara Ruth Ferry (retired) is joining us - an expert in accreditation processes and strategic planning. She is known for her role during the merger at Concordia University, which serves as an exemplar for institutional mergers today. We'll explore the challenges and strategies for preserving accreditation status during significant transitions. Topics Discussed  Mergers vs acquisitions.Initial steps taken when merging.Timing and Intentional Merger Strategy.Importance of communicationwith accreditation bodies during a merger.Needing institutional or programmaticaccreditation support? Contact Accreditation Insights! We Illuminate the Path to Educational excellence!Listen in to #EdUp!Thank YOU so much for tuning in. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to EdUp!Connect with YOUR EdUp Team- ⁠Elvin Freytes⁠ & ⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠Join YOUR EdUp community at ⁠The EdUp Experience⁠!We make education YOURbusiness!17. Accreditation Through Transition:Navigating Mergers with Tamara Ruth Ferry In this episodeof Accreditation Insights we're diving into the complex world of maintainingaccreditation during institutional mergers. Joining us is Tamara Ruth Ferry(retired), an expert in accreditation processes and strategic planning, knownfor her role during the merger at Concordia University that serves as anexemplar for institutional mergers today. We'll explore the challenges andstrategies of preserving accreditation status during such significanttransitions. Topics Discussed Mergers vs acquisitions.Initial steps taken when merging.Timing and intentional merger strategy.Importance of communication with accreditation bodies during a merger.Needing institutional or programmaticaccreditation support? Contact Accreditation Insights! We Illuminate the Path to Educational excellence!Listen in to #EdUp!Thank YOU so much for tuning in.Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to EdUp!Connect with YOUR EdUp Team - ⁠ElvinFreytes⁠ & ⁠Dr. Joe Sallustio⁠Join YOUR EdUp community at ⁠The EdUp Experience⁠!We make education YOUR business!