College Accreditation

You might've heard the term "accreditation" in reference to colleges and universities. Ashford University has run into problems with accreditation, and this can have consequences for students who earn a degree from this college. What exactly does the term mean and why is it important? Keys To College Accreditation will tell you what you need to know about accreditation. The article appeared in the "U-T San Diego" on July 11, 2012.

Bridgepoint Education's Ashford University, a for-profit college, will lay off 450 admissions counselors in an attempt to address accreditation issues. Bridgepoint Cuts 450 Jobs appeared in the "U-T San Diego" on Sept. 24, 2012.