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Accreditation and Affiliations

Partnerships

William Howard Taft University, through The Taft University System, is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC). On June 7, 2008 the Commission voted to extend its accreditation until 2013. This action was taken after consideration of an extensive self-study prepared by The Taft University System and the report of a site visitation team that included representatives of both regionally and nationally accredited schools. The five-year extension is the maximum permissible under DETC standards.

 

The Distance Education and Training Council (www.detc.org) is a non-profit section 501(c) (6) educational association located in Washington, D.C. It was founded in 1926 to promote sound educational standards and ethical business practices within the correspondence field. The independent nine-member Accrediting Commission of the DETC was established in 1955. Shortly thereafter it gained the approval of the U.S. Department of Education as a "nationally recognized accrediting agency" under federal law.

The DETC is a voluntary, non-governmental, educational organization that operates the nationally recognized accrediting association, the DETC Accrediting Commission. The DETC Accrediting Commission defines, maintains, and promotes educational excellence in distance education institutions. The Commission is dedicated to fostering quality assurance, protection of the rights of the students and institutional self-improvement through voluntary accreditation via peer evaluation. DETC accreditation aims to instill public confidence in DETC institutions' missions, goals, performances, and resources through rigorous application and peer-developed accreditation standards.

With its 80-plus years of history and its highly refined and federally recognized accreditation program, DETC offers distance learning institutions the most current, relevant and practical services for the 21st Century.

See Related Frequently Asked Questions on Accreditation.


Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)

William Howard Taft University is an institutional member of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). CHEA is a non-profit organization serving as the national advocate for voluntary accreditation and quality assurance to the U.S. Congress and U.S. Department of Education.

CHEA has produced a document that outlines what acceditation is and the value of accreditation to students.


American Council on Education (ACE)

The Taft University System is an institutional member of the American Council on Education (ACE).
Membership in the American Council on Education is open to accredited, degree-granting colleges and universities, and higher education associations located within the United States.

ACE speaks as higher education's voice in matters of public policy in Washington DC and throughout the nation.


Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES)

Taft University is a DANTES (Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support) affiliated school. DANTES is a Department of Defense organization created to help service members pursue educational goals through non-traditional means during active military duty.


Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges (SOC)

Taft University is a SOC Consortium member. Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges (SOC) was created in 1972 to provide educational opportunities to servicemembers who, because they frequently moved from place to place, had trouble completing college degrees. SOC functions in cooperation with 15 higher education associations, the Department of Defense, and Active and Reserve Components of the Military Services to expand and improve voluntary postsecondary education opportunities for servicemembers worldwide. SOC is funded by the Department of Defense (DoD) through a contract with the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU). The contract is managed for DoD by the Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES).


Veterans Educational Assistance

Taft University degree programs are eligible for VA assistance. Whether your intention is to translate your military training and experience into a civilian job, or explore an entirely new career path, William Howard Taft University offers a number of program options delivered in a way that allows you to advance your career goals. Veterans can discuss eligibility directly with a VA education representative, using a toll free number 888-442-4551. They will answer your questions and provide instructions on the application process.


American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers
The Taft University System is an institutional member of the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO). AACRAO is a non-profit, professional association of higher education administrators. Its goal is to foster the professional development of its individual members by providing guidelines and voluntary standards for best practices in records management, admissions, enrollment management, administrative information technology, and student services. Institutional membership is limited to nationally or regionally accredited colleges or universities.


National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC)
William Howard Taft University is an Associate Member of the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC). NASDTEC is the organization that represents professional standards boards and commissions and state departments of education in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, the Department of Defense Education Activity, the U.S. Territories, Alberta, British Columbia, and Ontario that are responsible for the preparation, licensure, and discipline of educational personnel. Associate Members include other Canadian provinces, institutions of higher education, and representatives of other constituent groups with an interest in the preparation, continuing development, and certification of educational personnel. www.nasdtec.org


International Affiliates

Global Management Group (GMG)
William Howard Taft University has partnered with Global Management Group to be its exclusive representative in Thailand for the University's Doctor of Business Administration (D.B.A.) Program and its Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) Programs.

Charter Management Association (CMA)
William Howard Taft University has partnered with Charter Management Association to be its exclusive representative in Hong Kong for selected programs in the Schools of Business and Education.

1-2012

New Taft University System Grant Programs

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10-2011

Deming School of Business Announces Honorary Degree Recipient

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9-2011

12th Annual Roger J. Duthoy Scholarship Opportunity

100% tuition scholarship for the Doctor of Education program. Deadline for Applications is November 30, 2011.

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