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Arnstein, George – Phi Delta Kappan, 1982
The demand for credentials and college degrees in the United States has spawned the establishment of many degree-granting institutions that are nothing more than diploma mills. Despite some indicators of institutional quality, such as accreditation and state licensing, the identification of substandard colleges is not always an easy task. (WD)
Descriptors: Accreditation (Institutions), Accrediting Agencies, Colleges, Credentials
