Component 1C: Innovation Grants (IG)

Innovation Grants Under this subcomponent, projects have been awarded to select participating AUs to attain accreditation. Reform-ready AUs mentoring the non-accredited AUs is also part of this component. The Education Division, ICAR, uses the voluntary accreditation process as a determinant of AU reform readiness. Accreditation confirms that the given AU: a) has clearly defined and appropriate objectives (i.e., leadership); b) has established an enabling environment that makes achievements of these objectives possible (i.e., governance); c) is substantially accomplishing its objectives (i.e., effectiveness); and d) is organized, staffed and supported to ensure its continuation (i.e., sustainability). ICAR awards accreditation at three levels – university, college, and program – and bases its decision to accredit a given AU on three sources of evidence: (a) AU self-examination; (b) institutional peer review; and (c) final decision by the ICAR Accreditation Board. NAHEP supports AUs in their efforts to attain accreditation through this subcomponent.

Awarded Universities