Provide standards and means for recognizing accrediting agencies;
Review recognition denials and withdrawals;
Maintain a list of recognized accrediting agencies;
Act as the voice for voluntary higher education self-regulation through
accreditation at the national level;
Be a clearinghouse for accreditation information;
Be an advocate for accreditation;
Be a center for discussion and research on ways to improve accreditation and
Act as a mediator in accreditation conflicts.