Accreditation Made Easy

Episode Description:

In this episode of Accreditation Made Easy, co-hosts Areaka Jewell and Oscar Kieffer wrap up the final day of the conference with a discussion on required references. They explore why they are essential, the best practices for keeping them updated, and the common challenges agencies face. Plus, Areaka shares an exclusive free resource— a plug-and-play folder of required references available through the Accreditation Academy Content Hub in PowerDMS.

In this episode, we discuss:

0:32 Introduction and reflections on the final day of the conference.

1:03 Panel reviews and how they function as a smaller version of the full commission.

2:19 Key conference agenda items, including Chapter 2 discussions and assessor refresher courses.

4:07 Understanding required references: Florida statutes, general records retention schedules, evidence manuals, and more.

5:13 Challenges of keeping required references up to date, including hyperlink issues and outdated PDFs.

6:12 Best practices for ensuring reference materials remain current before assessments.

7:04 Freebie Alert! Plug-and-play folder of required references, ready for use in PowerDMS.

Freebie for Listeners:

🎁 Access your plug-and-play folder of required references: Sign up for free via the Accreditation Academy Content Hub in PowerDMS at accreditationacademy.net/freebies.

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Episode Description:

In this episode of Accreditation Made Easy, co-hosts Areaka Jewell and Oscar Kieffer dive into strategies for managing time-sensitive standards in accreditation. They discuss today’s conference agenda, share practical methods to stay on top of deadlines, and provide a downloadable tool to make managing time-sensitive standards easier.

In this episode, we discuss:

0:32 Introduction and overview of today’s conference agenda, including the business meeting and upcoming board elections.

2:08 Highlights of roundtables, including the CFA roundtable and its importance for staying informed.

3:03) Reflections on yesterday’s use of force session and the value of attending key training classes.

4:01 File tips and tricks session – learning from others’ file-building techniques.

4:23 Managing time-sensitive standards: printing the latest list from the CFA website and using Outlook and PowerDMS reminders.

6:04 Automating time-sensitive standards in PowerDMS to ensure timely submissions.

7:21 Recognizing and navigating the chain of command within different agencies.

8:36 Various methods for managing deadlines, including using Outlook calendars and multiple reminder buffers.

9:06 Areaka’s freebie: an Excel spreadsheet with built-in formulas to track time-sensitive standards.

Freebie for Listeners:

🎁 Download your Excel tool for managing time-sensitive standards: accreditationacademy.net/freebies or areakajewell.com.

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If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and follow Accreditation Made Easy on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify, or the PowerDMS Content Hub. Your support helps us reach more accreditation professionals like you!

Accreditation doesn’t have to be complicated—let’s make it easy together!

Follow Oscar Kieffer:

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Connect with Areaka

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Episode Description:

In this pilot episode of Accreditation Made Easy, co-hosts Areaka Jewell and Oscar Kieffer discuss strategies to avoid feeling overwhelmed at accreditation conferences, share personal experiences from their first conferences, and highlight the importance of building connections. Plus, Areaka introduces her Accreditation Journal book promo and offers a free audiobook download for listeners!

In this episode, we discuss:

0:32 The plan for the podcast pilot week and what listeners can expect.

0:56 Highlights of the conference agenda, including the value of keynote speakers and chapter-specific sessions.

2:24 Personal stories of feeling overwhelmed at the first accreditation conference.

3:37 Tips for first-time attendees to manage overwhelm: take notes, ask questions, and build connections.

5:01 The importance of networking, including conference themes like Sports Night for breaking the ice.

7:15 Managing time-sensitive standards and using resources like the CFA website.

7:35 The challenges of planning assessments and how Areaka’s Accreditation Journal can help as an ongoing reference.

8:29 Areaka’s book promo: Accreditation Journal for $20 or FREE with a social media share, plus a free audiobook giveaway!

Freebie for Listeners:

🎁 Download your free audiobook of the Accreditation Journal: accreditationacademy.net/freebies(https://accreditationacademy.net/freebies) or areakajewell.com(https://areakajewell.com).

Rate, Review, & Follow:

If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and follow Accreditation Made Easy on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Spotify, or the PowerDMS Content Hub. Your support helps us reach more accreditation professionals like you!

Accreditation doesn’t have to be complicated—let’s make it easy together!

Follow Oscar Kieffer:

• LinkedIn

Connect with Areaka

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🌐 Website

🔗 LinkedIn

📘 Facebook

Head over to www.accreditationacademy.net/signup to get started. You will get access to a library inside YOUR PowerDMS of hundreds of Helpful Tips smartly organized in categories and new or updated content published every week.

Connect with Areaka

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🌐 Website

🔗 LinkedIn

📘 Facebook

Head over to www.accreditationacademy.net/signup to get started. You will get access to a library inside YOUR PowerDMS of hundreds of Helpful Tips smartly organized in categories and new or updated content published every week.