http://www.insidehighered.com/sites/default/server_files/styles/blog_landing/public/provost.jpg?itok=k-3W3N__By Herman Berliner. I am getting ready to leave to be part of a reaccreditation team at an out of state University.  The University and the school involved are first rate and I am also pleased to be part of a strong reaccreditation team.  I agree, approximately every other year, to be part of a reaccreditation team and I think this is an important responsibility for deans and provosts.  I know it is always difficult to leave your office for an extended period to focus on the strengths and challenges of another institution but I also believe we are all stronger as a result of this self monitoring process. Read more...