Why Acacia
University?
ACE Membership
Acacia is now a proud member of the American Council on Education (ACE). The American Council on Education (ACE) is a membership organization that mobilizes the higher education community to shape effective public policy and foster innovative, high-quality practice. As the major coordinating body for the nation’s colleges and universities, their strength lies in the diverse membership of more than 1,700 colleges and universities, related associations, and other organizations in America and abroad. ACE is the only major higher education association to represent all types of U.S. accredited, degree-granting institutions: two-year and four-year, public and private. ACE members educate two out of every three students in all accredited, degree-granting U.S. institutions. Since its founding in 1918, ACE has spearheaded programs, advocated for legislation, and led initiatives that have shaped the nation's postsecondary landscape.
CAEL Membership
Acacia University is a proud member of the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL), which was founded in 1974 to help organizations succeed by providing expertise, resources, and solutions that effectively support adult learners as they navigate on-an off-ramp between education and employment.
CONIES Membership
Acacia University has been granted membership in the Council on International Higher Education Supervision (CONIES). CONIES-ICHE Board of Accreditation is recognised by the founding member universities of CONIES Confederación Internacional de Educación Superior, accredited by the BQS Board of Quality Standards (INQAAHE member) as Management System Certification Body (ISO 17021). CONIES is a member of INQAAHE and APQN. The Board is acting in full independence from the founding member universities, and the autonomy is reflected in the development of its assessment functions. CONIES has emerged as the COUNCIL ON INTERNATIONAL HIGHER EDUCATION SUPERVISION, offering two types of quality assurance certifications and accreditations to member universities: Quality Management System certification and Programme Accreditation.
ICDE
Acacia University is proud to announce its membership with the International Council for Open and Distance Education (ICDE). As a leading global membership organization, ICDE works towards providing accessible and quality education for all through open, flexible, and distance learning. This partnership aligns with Acacia's commitment to providing innovative and effective instructional strategies, learning communities, and state-of-the-art technology to enhance teacher effectiveness and improve student learning through accessible, quality education.
ICDE offers a worldwide network of online educators, policymakers, and innovators that collaborate on projects and initiatives, sharing best practices and industry knowledge. As a member of ICDE, Acacia University will have access to this network, along with the opportunity to contribute to reports, surveys, and articles on emerging topics in the field of open, flexible, and distance learning. Acacia will also be able to participate in ICDE's conferences, summits, and events, facilitating intercultural cooperation.
WES Membership
Acacia University is officially registered with World Education Services (WES) and has been assigned a designated ID number (4671). This number is a unique identifier that allows WES to easily verify and evaluate the credentials of students who have attended or graduated from Acacia University. Founded in 1974, WES, based in New York, is a renowned nonprofit organization that provides credential evaluations to students. Its mission is to help international students and professionals achieve their academic and professional goals by providing accurate and reliable credential evaluations. WES evaluates academic transcripts, degrees, and other qualifications from institutions around the world to ensure that they meet the standards of U.S. educational institutions and employers.
