Episode Title: Essential Skills for Accreditation Liaison Officers: Your Toolkit for Continuous Improvement
Podcast: Accreditation Unlocked: Navigating Higher Education Compliance
Host: Dr. Ken Clough, Accreditation Expert
Episode Summary: In this essential episode of Accreditation Unlocked, Dr. Ken Clough dives deep into one of the most critical and often under-resourced roles in higher education: the Accreditation Liaison Officer (ALO). Tasked with everything from managing timelines and collecting evidence to translating standards and coordinating across departments, the ALO wears many hats—and needs a well-stocked toolkit to succeed.
Dr. Clough outlines the practical skills every ALO must develop to thrive in a role that bridges compliance, communication, assessment, and strategic planning. You’ll learn how to create systems that support year-round accreditation readiness, foster a culture of collaboration, and avoid common pitfalls like last-minute document scrambles or working in isolation. This episode offers a roadmap for both new and experienced ALOs who want to lead with confidence, clarity, and institutional impact.
Whether you’re preparing for a reaffirmation, writing a self-study, or managing annual reports, this episode provides the insights and tools you need to transform accreditation into a continuous improvement journey—not a crisis event.
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