Elise Scanlon is the founder of Elise Scanlon Law Group, a Washington D.C. based law and consulting practice focused on advising accrediting organizations and higher education institutions on federal higher education policy, state and federal regulation and quality assurance and improvement. She also advises nonprofit organizations on board governance, strategic planning and risk management practices.
Elise has more than 25 years of experience in higher education accreditation having served as Executive Director of the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) from 1999-2008. In that role, Elise managed an accreditation process for more than 700 institutions. Her position brought her into frequent contact with state and federal officials as partners in the higher education oversight triad.
In her practice, Elise interacts routinely with the U.S. Department of Education, congressional committees, state oversight agencies and regional, national and specialized accrediting organizations. Elise has served as lead negotiator on a Department of Education’s negotiated rulemaking panel, as an evaluator in the Education Quality Through Innovation Partnerships (EQUIP) initiative and on policy working groups for the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA). She has also participated in national conferences on topics including accountability, transparency and student achievement.
Elise earned a bachelor’s degree in history from Dickinson College and a law degree from Georgetown University Law Center. She is admitted to practice in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia.
If you are a member of a consortium sponsored Paramedic educational program or you are considering entering into a consortium to sponsor a Paramedic educational program, then this session is
If you are a member of a consortium sponsored Paramedic educational program or you are considering entering into a consortium to sponsor a Paramedic educational program, then this session is for you. Guests will learn the key components of a consortium, how a consortium’s governing board differs from a program’s advisory committee, and the distinction between a consortium agreement and an articulation agreement. The concepts involved are important and are part of the core structure or foundation of the program. The operation, ownership, or other core elements of a Paramedic educational program may change and evolve over time and the individuals responsible for the program must stay abreast of the current accreditation requirements. If you have questions about the structure of your program, how to find more information on approved post-secondary education resources, or how to develop a consortium, come with questions to this session.
CAPCE Credit: [2]
(Thursday) 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Dr. George W. Hatch, Jr., Elise Scanlon, JD
Along the lines of a TED talk, ACCREDITICON will present 3 mini-topics on relevant topics related to sessions provided. In case you didn't get to hear this information in one
Along the lines of a TED talk, ACCREDITICON will present 3 mini-topics on relevant topics related to sessions provided. In case you didn’t get to hear this information in one of the breakout sessions these sessions will cover the topics in a quick briefing with time for questions and discussion. These topics are subject to change, but may include: AEMT Accreditation Update, Legal Update, and one that it TBD.
CAPCE Credit: [1]
(Friday) 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Joseph Mistovich, MEd, NRP, Elise Scanlon, JD