Accreditation & Affiliations

 William Howard Taft University, as an educational division of The Taft University System, is in good standing as a fully authorized postsecondary institution by the Colorado Commission on Higher Education (CCHE). Authorization continues in perpetuity based on the institution’s accredited status with the DEAC or other approved institutional accrediting agency.  http://highered.colorado.gov/cche.html

Overview of Accreditation

As an education division of TUS, William Howard Taft University is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission. The Distance Education Accrediting Commission is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a recognized accrediting agency.  The Distance Education Accrediting Commission is recognized by the Council for Higher Education (CHEA). 

The states assume varying degrees of control over education, but, in general, institutions of higher education are permitted to operate with considerable independence and autonomy. In order to insure a basic level of quality, the practice of accreditation arose in the United States as a means of conducting nongovernmental, peer evaluation of educational institutions and programs. Private educational associations of regional or national scope have adopted criteria reflecting the qualities of a sound educational program and have developed procedures for evaluating institutions or programs to determine whether or not they are operating at basic levels of quality.

Institutional Outcomes

  • Provide unique and innovative distance education program options which are attractive to TUS’ adult-learner student population.

  • Maintain reasonable tuition fees for each educational offering.

  • Remain sustainable in uncertain economic times.

  • Assure the mission is fulfilled through student learning.

 

Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC)

The Distance Education Accrediting Commission (www.deac.org) is a private, non-profit organization founded in 1926 that operates as an accreditor of distance education institutions. Accreditation by DEAC covers all distance education activities within an institution and it provides a recognized accreditation from the secondary school level through professional doctoral degree-granting institutions.

The nine-member DEAC accrediting commission was established in 1955. DEAC’s goal is to ensure a high standard of educational quality in the distance education institutions it accredits by requiring compliance with its published standards, policies, and procedures and by fostering continual self- improvement. DEAC is dedicated to ensuring a quality education for the more than two million students who annually study at its accredited institutions. With its 80-plus years of history and its federally recognized accreditation program, DEAC offers distance learning institutions the most current, relevant, and practical services for the 21st Century.

 
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Distance Education Accrediting Commission
1101 17th Street, N.W., Suite 808
Washington, D.C. 20036
202-234-5100

See Related Frequently Asked Questions on Accreditation.

DEAC Student Achievement Disclosure for the Public

  • Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)

    William Howard Taft University is an institutional member of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). CHEA is a non-profit organization serving as the national advocate for voluntary accreditation and quality assurance to the U.S. Congress and U.S. Department of Education. CHEA has produced a document that outlines what accreditation is and the value of accreditation to students.

  • National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA)

    The Taft University System has been approved by Colorado to participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA). NC-SARA is a voluntary, regional approach to state oversight of post secondary distance education.

  • Veterans Educational Assistance

    Taft University degree programs are eligible for VA assistance. Whether your intention is to translate your military training and experience into a civilian job, or explore an entirely new career path, William Howard Taft University offers a number of program options delivered in a way that allows you to advance your career goals. Veterans can discuss eligibility directly with a VA education representative, using a toll free number 888-442-4551. They will answer your questions and provide instructions on the application process.

  • Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES)

    Taft University is a DANTES (Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support) affiliated school. DANTES is a Department of Defense organization created to help service members pursue educational goals through non-traditional means during active military duty.