In several areas for future efforts over the years, the best thing that CHEA can do is continue the current
work. With a limited staff and budget, the current products are very effective. Cooperative publications
with a few critical organized groups, such as the State Higher Education Executive Officers organization
and the Education Commission of the States, would be a good follow-up to the NCHEMS 2010
analysis of state uses of accreditation. A few findings that many states have laws and operations using
accreditation might lead to expanded use. A common suggested legal/regulatory wording could
encourage other states to pass such laws and develop such regulations. Particular areas for such action
are: