Acknowledgments.

Why Does Accreditation Matter?

Background of Accreditation.

Quality Improvement and Accreditation.

Concerns About Accreditation.

What Is Needed?

The Matters of Accreditation.

The Self-Study.

On-Site Evaluation.

After the Accreditation Review.

Strategies for Achieving Accreditation.

Planning an Interpretive Approach.

Focused Reviews to Influence Communication.

Staffing and Institutional Culture in Facilitating Accreditation.

Using Symbolic Actions in an Interpretive Strategy for the Accreditation Process.

Interpretive Approaches to Reporting and Budgeting.

Linking Quality Initiatives with Accreditation.

Conclusion.

Appendix A: CHEA Participating and Recognized Organizations.

Appendix B: Accreditation Eligibility Requirements.

Appendix C: Accreditation Team Visit Schedule.

Appendix D: Potential Decisions by an Accreditation Agency.

Appendix E: Institutional Newsletter Content Before Accreditation Visit.

References.

Name Index.

Subject Index.