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Closing 2025 Strong: Global Advisory Council, New Members & AI in Practice
As 2025 comes to a close, the International Accrediting Commission for Digital Education (IACDE) is celebrating real momentum across our global network.
More than 246 institutions, academies, universities, training centers, and educational providers have started the journey toward membership, candidacy, or accreditation—representing institutions across Africa, Asia, Europe, the Caribbean, South America, and North America.
This month, we highlight the work of the Global Advisory Council, welcome Owenstef Academy (Nigeria) as a sponsored Member Institution, and share how AI tools are reshaping digital quality assurance, internal review, and institutional readiness.
If your institution is planning for 2026–2027, now is the ideal time to secure your place in the next review cycle, lock in current 2025 pricing, and build global trust around your online and hybrid programs.
Updated 2026 fee schedules take effect after December 12, 2025.
👉 Apply Now: https://iacde.org/apply-now/
December Spotlight: Owenstef Academy & Our Growing Global Network
We are honored to welcome Owenstef Academy (Abuja, Nigeria) as an officially sponsored IACDE Member Institution.
With this addition, IACDE now represents educational institutions and partners across multiple continents—reflecting a growing global commitment to:
- Academic integrity
- Learner success
- Continuous improvement
- Digital and hybrid program quality
Owenstef Academy, led by CEO Enuma Happy Anthony and Mrs. Enuma Onyekachi Florence, is dedicated to “raising stars for the nations” and strengthening its institutional quality and global visibility through its IACDE membership.
Visit Owenstef Academy: https://www.owenstefacademy.com/
What Happens After You Apply?
Institutions applying for recognition or accreditation with IACDE move through a clear, supportive pathway:
1. Apply & Enter Candidacy
Once your application and institutional profile are approved, you receive Candidate Status along with guidance from the IACDE Accreditation Team.
2. Submit Self-Study & Virtual Peer Review
Candidates complete a self-study aligned with IACDE’s Digital Excellence & Accountability Framework, followed by a virtual peer review.
3. Achieve Full Accreditation
Upon Commission approval, institutions earn full accreditation and maintain compliance through annual reporting and a five-year renewal cycle.
Important:
Institutions applying by December 12, 2025 will be reviewed under the current 2025 fee schedule.
Applications submitted after this date will fall under the new 2026 pricing.
👉 Get Recognized: https://iacde.org/apply-now/
Global Advisory Council: Advancing Global Excellence
The IACDE Global Advisory Council is a distinguished collective of global leaders, innovators, and educators who lend their expertise to strengthen IACDE’s mission and evolving standards.
Members serve in an advisory and honorary capacity, offering insight in:
- International trends in digital education
- AI integration and governance
- Quality assurance and policy
- Curriculum design and digital transformation
- Global equity and access
- Workforce development
- Cross-border education and cultural perspectives
Inaugural members include:
- Prof. Dr. Arti Bansal (India) – Online Higher Education & AI Pedagogy
- Kevin Brake (Canada) – Blended Learning & AI Integration
- Dr. Sancian Crawford (United States) – Public Health Intelligence & Ethical AI
- Dr. Hartford G. Dawson (United States) – Curriculum Design, Cybersecurity & Cloud Computing
- Er. Dilip Kumar (India) – Higher Education Leadership & Workforce Training
- Jenelle Leonard (United States) – Federal Education Policy & Digital Equity
- Dr. Monica Moody Moore (United States) – Digital Transformation & Executive Leadership
- Titus Suter (Kenya) – International Education & Global Engagement
These leaders may be featured in IACDE publications, policy briefs, symposiums, and collaborative research.
👉 Explore the Global Advisory Council: https://iacde.org/global-advisory-council/
Global Updates from IACDE: Digital Accreditation Insights
IACDE Press has released several new articles to support institutions actively preparing for digital accreditation in 2025–2026:
- How Accreditation Works for Micro-Colleges, Bootcamps, and EdTech Platforms
- Digital Accreditation Standards: What Makes a School High Quality?
- The Rise of Hybrid Accreditation Models for Virtual Learning
- Digital vs. Traditional Accreditation: What Institutions Need to Know
- How Online Universities Can Earn Digital Accreditation Step-by-Step
- What Is Digital Accreditation? A Complete 2025–2026 Guide
- Become a Certified Digital Accreditation Evaluator (CDAE)
👉 Read the full articles at www.iacde.org
AI in Practice: Year-End Tools for Institutional Leaders
Artificial intelligence continues to transform:
- Internal audits
- Curriculum development
- Documentation workflows
- Assessment integrity
- Accreditation readiness
Two tools gaining attention across our network:
Perplexity Pro – Research & Policy Scanning
A powerful AI assistant for institutional research, compliance review, and policy comparison.
🔗 https://plex.it/referrals/YN0ACFKP
Wisprflow AI – Workflow & Automation Support
Ideal for managing documentation cycles, quality assurance processes, and internal review workflows.
🔗 https://wisprflow.ai/get-started?referral=DR.377&utm_source=referral
Note: These are independent tools. IACDE does not guarantee or manage any promotional offers.
Accreditation Orientation Webinar
Join our live Accreditation Orientation to learn:
- IACDE standards
- Recognition and accreditation pathways
- Documentation expectations
- Review cycles for 2026–2027
👉 Register:
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/t4oW0fYVR02vnxnHLjcB9A#/registration
International Accrediting Commission for Digital Education (IACDE)
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