Domestic and International Accreditation Application

APPLICATION PROCESS:
The accreditation process at CDEA is broadly broken into the following steps:

STEP I - Membership
The first step toward membership is to request an online membership evaluation form. Please send us your request by using our CONTACT US form. Please include your email address, name, position or title, institution name and address.

STEP II- Pre-Accreditation Evaluation
Your submitted application will be reviewed by the CDEA and if considered, you will be contacted to send further details which will also be analyzed strictly regarding the eligibility issues of the Agency. After the evaluation phase, you will be advised about the fees, policies and regulations. Once you agree, the next phase of evaluation commences.

STEP III- Self Evaluation Phase & Accreditation
Your institution will go through a series of self evaluation tests and strategic planning skills development phases through which the institution's quality will be gauged and checked. After we spend a considerable amount of time reviewing the individual institution, it joins the CDEA as an accredited member.

INTRODUCTION
The AIEA has been working for the promotion and improvement of online education world-wide. CDEA was established to promote sound educational standards and ethical business practices for online-high schools. The accrediting functions of the CDEA are performed by a Commission which was set up to consider the quality of education and curriculum of different educational institutions that offer diplomas, degree or certification programs. With its highly refined and recognized accreditation program, CDEA offers distance learning institutions the most current, relevant and practical services for the 21st century. Being a for-profit organization, the CDEA has been selflessly working for the promotion and improvement of online education world over.

MISSION STATEMENT:
The aim of the CDEA is to support the maintenance and enhancement of quality standards for distance learning. It works to ensure that CDEA accredited distance learning remains an effective method of education and training for learners of all ages. CDEA promotes institutional self-improvement, ensures academic quality and aids its members in the quest for acceptance and excellence. CDEA serves quality assurance in an open education market by evaluating study programs on the basis of the program profile and by developing quality standards and evaluation criteria.

CDEA is a Division of Alliance of International Education Assessors AIEA

NAFSA
Association of International Educators

World Association for Online Education WAOE

Federal Government Distance Learning Association (FGDLA)
a nonprofit association formed to promote the development and application of distance learning and to actively foster collaboration and understanding among those involved in educational and training within the federal government.

Higher Education Institutions Registry (HEIR) , under United States of America. UNESCO is the Educational Arm of the United Nations.

GOALS:
The goals of the CDEA are:

(1) To serve the members of the Council and to promote the interest and general welfare of the distance education and independent learning fields;

(2) To establish standards for the operation and conduct of distance education institutions and to provide suitable accreditation for organizations meeting these standards;

(3) To promote the adoption of sound educational standards and ethical business practices in the distance education and independent learning fields;

(4) To work with public and private agencies at all levels in the development and exchange of information helpful to the advancement of distance education and independent learning fields;

(5) To cooperate with local, state and federal authorities in the maintenance of high standards and sound policies in the fields of distance education and independent learning;

(6) To conduct and promote research for the advancement of distance education and independent learning; and

(7) To undertake any activity necessary for the accomplishment of these goals, consistent with the public interest and the interests of the distance education and independent learning fields.

COMMITTEES:
The CDEA Accrediting Commission Chair appoints all standing committees. The committees are:

Standards Committee
The purpose of this committee is to investigate educational problems unique to distance education and training fields, to survey the efficiency and effectiveness of instructional methods and procedures and to recommend to the Commission policies, standards and practices to govern the members of the Association.

Awards and Recognition Committee
The duties of this committee are to determine the individual or individuals who shall receive recognition through awards for their distinguished services to the distance education and training fields. The selection of the award recipients shall be the sole responsibility of the committee.

Finance, Budget and Audit Committee
The duties of this committee are to study and recommend methods of determining equitable dues and fees. The committee shall also have the responsibility of preparing an annual budget for approval by the Commission and presentation to the Association at the annual meeting.

Nominating Committee
The Chair of the Commission will appoint a committee charged with nominating officers and replacement members to the Accrediting Commission. Public members of the Commission and the Commission's officers will be elected by the Commission itself and Commissioners from CDEA -accredited institutions will be elected by members of the Agency.

Accreditation Standards for Quality Institutions

Committee for Distance Education Accreditation (CDEA) is a Division of Alliance of International Education Assessors (AIEA). AIEA is not a degree granting institute, and does grant college credit or degrees. The Alliance of International Education Assessors (AIEA) is not associated with any similarly named organizations in the US or other countries or CHEA. Memberships do not imply endorsements.