The non-profit United States Commission of Higher Education (USCHE) was established by progressive college and university presidents in response to directives from the U.S. Department of Education and the U.S. Congress. USCHE maintains high requirements for academic excellence, institutional development, and student achievement. It was established to "recognize" programming and institutional accrediting organizations in the United States.
These progressive presidents' beliefs that universities ought to be the primary arbiters of academic excellence served as the foundation for the founding of USCHE. Important elements of USCHE's promotion and recognition include an emphasis on program and institutional "self-study" methods and a commitment to the concept of continuous academic growth. For almost 25 years, USCHE has been the leading voice for organizations navigating the accreditation process.
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In the face of a more assertive federal government that is seeking to impose constraints related to federal finance, USCHE remains steadfast in its commitment to promote public, private, two- and four-year degree-granting institutions. Member institutions benefit from a range of USCHE services, including:
