Discussion 1
Read "Corinthian Colleges Sparks Debate Over Accreditation" (Education News) and "Education Department Establishes Enhanced Federal Aid Participation Requirements for ACICS-Accredited Colleges" (U.S. Department of Education).
Imagine you are the accreditation coordinator at a school that is currently accredited by Corinthian's accreditor, the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS). How will your institution be affected? What options does your institution have for gaining an alternative accreditor? Will you recommend trying to obtain a regional accreditor, or seek out a different national one? What are the advantages and disadvantages of either choice?
Support your discussion with cited, credible sources. Cite your sources in proper APA format, using both in-text citations and reference entries.
Discussion 2
Name three regulatory agencies besides the U.S. Department of Education that regulate educational institutions in some way. (They may regulate issues related to students, faculty, staff, consumers, etc., and may also relate fields other than education.) Provide one specific example for each agency of how they regulate higher education institutions.
Support your discussion with cited, credible sources. Cite your sources in proper APA format, using both in-text citations and reference entries.
Discussion 3
While there are many organizations available to air carriers and airports, explain the issues affecting airline operations and airport administrators
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