"I am honored to serve on the National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality & Integrity (NACIQI) at the U.S. Department of Education. NACIQI oversees the accreditors that gatekeep access to federal financial aid—the pipeline behind $1.7 trillion in federal student loans. When accreditation standards slip, students pay with their futures and taxpayers foot the bill."
"Just wrapped two days in Washington asking hard questions about whether those standards are being upheld. That accountability is exactly what this committee exists to provide—and I take that responsibility seriously."
Siri Terjesen has been appointed to the National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and Integrity, replacing Joshua Figueira, who was removed after voting against a chair selection. Terjesen is a professor at Florida Atlantic University and involved in initiatives for viewpoint diversity. She emphasized the importance of maintaining accreditation standards, which impact federal financial aid access. Concerns about board member independence have arisen, particularly regarding Figueira's removal and the ability of appointees to vote without fear of retaliation.
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