On this episode of Accreditation Insights, we are honored to welcome Dr. Gina Scarboro, Executive Director of the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, better known as CAAHEP. Dr. Scarboro brings a rare blend of academic leadership, clinical practice, and national service to the conversation. From her tenure as a dean and educator to her continuing role as a practicing Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant, her journey reflects a steadfast commitment to excellence in allied health education.Today, we explore how accreditation serves as a linchpin in advancing workforce readiness, interprofessional collaboration, and quality assurance across one of the broadest spectrums of health professions.

Our guest for this episode is Dr. Matthew Nehmer, President of The Colleges of Law, a mission-driven institution that has carved out a unique space in the legal education landscape through innovation, accessibility, and a strong commitment to social justice. With a career that spans strategic planning, accreditation, academic leadership, and nonprofit management, Dr. Nehmer brings a comprehensive view of how institutions can embrace change while remaining grounded in standards of excellence.

Tune in to learn how The Colleges of Law is navigating accreditation whilesimultaneously reimagining what legal education can be in the 21st century.

Are we making assessment too complex—and at what cost to academicstandards?

On this episode of Accreditation Insights, I sit down with Dr. David A. Eubanks, Assistant VP for Assessment and Institutional Effectiveness at Furman University and a former member of NACIQI.

We explore:

• Why grades may be the most overlooked yet robust accreditation evidence
• The rising cost and complexity of assessment practices
• The ethical tension between tuition revenue and academic rigor

Dr. Eubanks brings sharp analysis and thought-provoking critiques thatchallenge how we think about quality, accountability, and outcomes in higher education.

Tune in and join the conversation on how accreditation can better align withreal student learning.

This episode is sponsored by CAHIIM,proud host of the 2025 Summit on Higher Education, a premier virtual gathering on health informatics, accreditation, and innovation.