The Education Committee of the NAB convened for its latest meeting on November 14, 2024, under the leadership of Chair Jennifer Yanez Pryor. The meeting began with a review and approval of the minutes from the Annual Meeting in June and the September Kick-off Meeting. A significant portion of the discussion focused on academic accreditation, with updates on institutions such as the University of South Florida, the University of South Dakota, and Upper Iowa University pursuing accreditation in 2025. The Education Committee committee also reviewed ongoing conversations with multiple universities interested in NAB accreditation, expanding the network of accredited programs.
Along with the accreditation updates, the committee explored improvements to the Academic Accreditation Workbook and Site Visitor Agenda, aiming to incorporate recent policy updates and streamline the application process. They also discussed ways to enhance] clarity in these documents, like revising terminology and adding a glossary of terms. Also on the agenda was a review of the Education Task Force’s recommendations regarding the Annual Report process and accreditation tools. Throughout the meeting, the committee moved forward with various decisions, including a motion to revise the Academic Accreditation Checklist and ensure that all necessary updates would be communicated to program directors. The meeting concluded with the committee agreeing to revisit key topics and finalize updates in future sessions.