English Language Program Accreditation, CEA

Recent Presentations

Aligning Curriculum Objectives, Learning Outcomes, and Assessment

TESOL Convention, New York City, New York, Tuesday, April 2, 2:15 pm.

Through discussion and interactive activities, this PCI aimed to develop an understanding of how to build an outcomes-based postsecondary English language program. Presenter were Mark Algren (University of Kansas), Frank Bacheller (Utah State University), Nancy Storer (University of Denver), and Bill Wallace (University of Mississippi), all of whose English language programs are accredited by the Commission on English Language Program Accreditation.

Purpose, Process and Benefits of Accreditation

TESOL Arabia conference, March 13-15, 2008, Dubai Men’s College, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

There is growing interest in accreditation in the Middle East. In this session, presenters Mark Algren, University of Kansas, and John Herlihy, Petroleum Institute in Abu Dhabi, explained the philosophy that underlies accreditation by explaining the elements of the process, and the benefits that accrue to programs that undertake the process. Both presenters coordinated the accreditation of their English language programs by the Commission on English language Program Accreditation (CEA).

CEA is recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education as a reliable authority on the quality of instruction and services provided by accredited English language programs and institutions.

Member of ASPA, the Association of Specialized and Professional Accreditors

Commission on English Language Program Accreditation
1725 Duke Street, Suite 500
Alexandria, VA 22314-3457 USA
(703) 519-2070

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