Purpose of Accreditation

Accreditation procedures exist to:

• Ensure educational quality and accountability
• Promote institutional improvement
• Support operational consistency
• Verify academic integrity
• Maintain public trust and credibility
• Support student mobility and postsecondary recognition
• Ensure alignment with NAD expectations and standards

Accreditation should be viewed not simply as a activity, but as an ongoing process of reflection, growth, accountability, and continuous improvement.