Accreditation at a Crossroads: A 2025 Year End Reflection and the Road to 2026

As we wrap up 2025, Laurie and Leamor sit down for a year-end conversation on Accreditation Insights to reflect on what really stood out in higher education and accreditation this year.We talk about:• Public value and accountability• Accreditation’s growing role in policy and politics• Financial sustainability and institutional viability• Changing credentials and learning models• Leadership and governance expectations• And what we’re watching as we head into 2026We also share a bit about where the podcast is headed and why we’reexcited about what’s coming next. If you’ve been listening all year—or if you’re new to the show—this episode is a great way to close out 2025 and lookahead.🎧 New episode available now. We’d love for you to listen, share, and join us in 2026!