Watermark is pleased to support the 2020 Inside Higher Ed Survey of College and University Chief Academic Officers, conducted by Gallup and answered by 597 provosts or chief academic officers, and released in conjunction with the Association of American Colleges and Universities Annual Meeting in Washington D.C. This year’s survey includes compelling sentiments on recruiting and retaining faculty, criteria around program review, the effectiveness of providing quality undergraduate education, as well as policies to thwart sexual harassment. The survey results find provosts and chief academic officers expressing more confidence on some issues, even as significant worries remain. Watermark welcomes the opportunity to support research and initiatives that shed light on key issues in higher education.
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Many institutions spend years preparing for CAEP accreditation review, and the process can quickly become overwhelming. Use this tips to help you effectively gather data and prepare for reporting.
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Now is the time to reevaluate current accreditation processes and build a strong digital foundation that will carry your institution through whatever the future brings – but where should you begin?

We’re collecting resources with a specific focus on mitigating the COVID-19 pandemic’s impact on teaching and learning and institutional effectiveness efforts. Check back often for new articles.

When the unexpected happens, how can you maintain institutional effectiveness despite disruption? Here are 4 ways to maintain institutional effectiveness through COVID and beyond.



Though we often think of them supplementing in-person instruction, ePortfolios provide important opportunities to ensure that the distance learning experience is just as rich and powerful.

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