Dr. Maria Toyoda

Dr. Maria Toyoda, the new president & CEO of the WASC Senior College and University Commission, dives into the transformative potential of accreditation in higher education. She discusses the importance of prioritizing student success over compliance and how accreditors can act as partners in institutional change. Maria sheds light on recent federal actions impacting accreditation and predicts the role of AI in education's future. Her insights offer a roadmap for navigating the complexities of educational innovation.