The Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) issued a call for nominations to its Board of Directors, seeking candidates for three‑year terms and emphasizing the organization’s role in scrutinizing and recognizing accrediting bodies. The board will consider candidates through March 20 ahead of a May selection meeting. CHEA framed the call as part of its mission to safeguard academic quality and institutional autonomy amid broader debates over accreditation standards, accountability and federal oversight. The board’s composition—majority college and university CEOs—signals an emphasis on executive leadership as institutions navigate changes in assessment, quality assurance and federal policy.