Business‑school evaluation systems and accreditation governance are under scrutiny as institutions debate how rankings and accreditation shape priorities. Critics argue rankings drive resource allocation toward narrow metrics, while accreditation can be a slower, less visible but consequential force. The debate over how to separate the distorting incentives of rankings from accreditation standards is pressing as schools pivot toward AI curricular changes and mission‑driven outcomes. At the same time, the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) issued a call for board nominations, signaling governance transitions at the body that oversees recognition of accreditors. CHEA’s upcoming board slate will influence national conversations on accreditation standards, recognition criteria and the role of oversight in an era of rapid pedagogical and technological change. Institutional leaders and accrediting bodies should follow CHEA’s governance moves closely: board composition will matter for policy direction on quality assurance, innovation and institutional autonomy.