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Podcast: The EdUp Experience
Episode: The Accreditation Myth: Why Your University Has More Freedom Than You Think - with Dr. Maria Toyoda, President & CEO, WASC Senior College & University Commission
Description: It's YOUR time to #EdUp with Dr. Maria Toyoda, President & CEO, WASC Senior College & University CommissionIn this episode, sponsored by the 2026 InsightsEDU Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, February 17-19,YOUR host is Dr. Joe SallustioHow does a new CEO take the reins of an accreditation body serving 215 institutions & shift the narrative from compliance enforcers to champions of innovation & continuous quality improvement?What happens when accreditors focus on better data for better conversations & reject the misconception that they're just policemen instead of partners in advancing educational excellence?How does an accreditation leader navigate major d...