June 27, 2:00–3:00 PM ET

The recent sweeping Executive Order (EO) on accreditation issued in April 2025 is poised to transform higher education in the United States. The new federal directives included in the EO challenge longstanding norms—and introduce significant implications for institutional governance, mission integrity, and continued eligibility for federal funding. This webinar will provide a comprehensive overview of the Executive Order, outline the anticipated regulatory shifts, and offer practical guidance to help governing boards steer their institutions through uncertainty with deeper insights.

Attendees will gain an understanding of the new requirements for student outcome accountability, impacts upon diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, and the increased scrutiny accreditors and institutions may face from the United States Department of Education. The session will help boards explore how to:

Monitor and mitigate regulatory risk, including threats to Title IV eligibility
Reaffirm institutional mission and values amid changing regulatory expectations
Navigate opportunities for innovation through new accreditor models
Equip trustees to lead in a dynamic and high-stakes regulatory environment

Please note that this webinar will not be recorded or available as a webinar on demand.

Speakers:

John Cavanaugh, PhD, treasurer, National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA); former president and CEO, Consortium of Universities of the Washington Metropolitan Area; former chancellor, Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education
Nasser Paydar, PhD, chancellor emeritus, Indiana University, Indianapolis; incoming president, Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA); former assistant secretary, U.S. Department of Education
Heather Perfetti, JD, EdD, president, Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)