Benefits of Self-Study in the Accreditation Process: Request for Testimonials / Input

Deadline: August 15, 2024

In celebration of CEA’s 25th Anniversary in 2024, a comprehensive analysis of the self-reported benefits of self-study taken from responses included in over 550 self-study reports submitted between 2012 and 2023 has been completed. Findings indicate that sites have reported four primary areas of benefit: organizational learning, capacity-building, a culture of improvement, and stakeholder relations. Within these broad areas, 38 specific subconcepts have been identified; see next two pages for the complete list. To enhance our research through methodological triangulation, CEA is now seeking testimonials related to each of these subconcepts.

Submission Guidelines:
Tell us how your program or language institution has experienced the benefits of self-study related to one of the sub-concepts listed on the next two pages. Each testimonial must be based on a single sub-concept and can have up to two authors. There is no limit on the number of testimonials an author or site may submit.

If the testimonial is based on the work of a currently-CEA-accredited site, the site’s primary contact, if not an author, must provide permission for submission of the testimonial.

Word limit: 100-200 words is suggested with a maximum of 300 words per entry.

Informed Consent:
Selected testimonials will be published on the CEA website later this year and may be referenced in future publications. Testimonials will be credited in aggregate to the author(s) and the site that submitted them. Submissions may be edited for clarity. By submitting, you agree that your testimonial may be used as part of this research study and included in any publications, materials, and resources produced by CEA.

Submissions will be accepted from July 1, 2024, through August 15, 2024. The Research Committee will review submissions, and authors of selected testimonials will be notified by CEA staff.

Click here to SUBMIT A TESTIMONIAL
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2024 CEA Testimonials / Input (click to read a PDF of the survey questions)

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Message from Anna Modzelewska, 2024 Commission Chair

Greetings on behalf of CEA. I consider myself very privileged to give you this news as 2024 Commission chair. 

CEA’s April Commission meeting was held in person in Alexandria, VA in CEA’s offices. The Commission accomplished its planned work for the April Commission meeting, including an annual orientation of the full Commission, an accreditation decision-making session, and planning for CEA’s 25^th Anniversary year, in addition to committee meetings and the range of reports and updates that are delivered at every meeting.

Commission service entails several important responsibilities related to careful and consistent review of reports using the CEA Standards for English Language Programs as the basis for review, and fiduciary responsibilities related to governance of the agency as a non-profit organization. As a specialized accreditation agency, commissioners, volunteer peer reviewers, and staff come from the field and represent the broad range of types of programs and language institutions engaged in English language instruction, not only CEA-accredited sites. The success of CEA relies on participation of individuals who come from the field, and I would encourage all eligible individuals to consider service as a volunteer peer reviewer or as a member of the Commission. Peer reviewer applications are accepted on an ongoing basis, and the 2024 Call for Nominations to serve as a Commissioner has been posted (see below). Not only do both activities provide an opportunity to do valuable and challenging work with highly qualified and experienced colleagues, they also represent specific professional development opportunities in our field.

In 2024, we recognize the 25^th Anniversary of the beginning of accreditation activities by CEA as a separate and independent agency, and are making plans to recognize the service, support, and contributions of the many individuals who have contributed to its success: the founders, professional organizations in the field, past and present volunteer peer reviewers and commissioners, self-study coordinators and contributors, and the Constituent Council. In addition to small receptions held at TESOL, NAFSA and EnglishUSA, CEA will be publishing information on the benefits of self-study, and there are plans to collect testimonials as part of the work of the newly-established Research and Expansion Committee. To be added to the mailing list for CEA’s 25^th Anniversary, please sign up here.

We look forward to celebrating CEA’s 25^th Anniversary with you.

Anna Modzelewska
2024 Commission Chair

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