18. Accrediting Excellence: Ensuring Quality in Human Services Education with Dr. Julia Becerra Bernard

In this episode of EdUp Accreditation, your host Dr. Laurie Shanderson speaks with Dr. Julia Becerra Bernard, Vice President of Accreditation at the Council for Standards in Human Services Education (CSHSE) and Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Norwich University. We discuss the crucial role of accreditation in enhancing the quality of human services education, the evolving standards in the field, and the integration of equity and inclusion into accreditation processes. Dr. Bernard shares her insights on the challenges and innovations in human services education, especially in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and the rise of online learning. Topics Discussed CSHSE’s role in accrediting human service education programs and how this enhances educational quality and professional competence. An in-depth look at the essential standards human service programs must meet, supporting the development of competent and ethical professionals. How the accreditation process fosters continuous improvement and encourages innovative practices within human service education programs. 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 Sallustio⁠ Join YOUR EdUp community at ⁠The EdUp Experience⁠! We make education YOUR business!