Georgia is joining forces with five other Southern public university systems to launch the Commission for Public Higher Education (CPHE)—a new accrediting body created by public universities, for public universities.
The multi-state consortium includes higher education systems in Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and the Texas A&M University System. Consortium leaders say that, together, they aim to establish a more focused, transparent approach to accreditation that emphasizes academic quality, student outcomes, and operational efficiency.
“Collaborating with neighboring states lets us put resources where they make the biggest difference, and I look forward to the success of an effort that increases accountability and drives meaningful innovation,” said University System of Georgia Chancellor Sonny Perdue.
Currently, institutions like the University of Georgia are accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), which has faced mounting criticism from conservative leaders.
A statement from the Georgia Board of Regents said CPHE will ensure that colleges and universities meet and maintain academic quality and operational excellence on behalf of their students.
