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Clarion Academic Consulting partners with colleges, universities, and education professionals on the demands that carry the highest stakes: DEAC accreditation, Florida CIE licensing, curriculum development, and strategic planning. Every engagement is led personally by Dr. Althia Ellis, a former academic dean with 15+ years inside institutions.
Who we are
Clarion Academic Consulting is led by Dr. Althia Ellis, a former academic dean with more than 15 years of experience guiding institutions through accreditation, licensing, and academic growth. Every engagement is led by Dr. Ellis personally, giving your institution direct access to senior-level expertise grounded in real institutional leadership.
How we can help
Our work falls into three areas:
Accreditation & Licensing — DEAC accreditation and reaffirmation, and Florida CIE institutional licensing, from readiness through review.
Academic Programs — curriculum development, program review, and assessment planning built to withstand accreditor scrutiny.
Institutional Strategy & Support — faculty and staff development, and editing
Let's Talk About Your Institution
Every institution is at a different stage. Some are preparing for their first accreditation review, others are managing ongoing compliance obligations, and some are reimagining their academic programs from the ground up. Wherever you are, Clarion is ready to help you take the next step.
Schedule a free consultation and let’s discuss what your institution needs to move forward.
Guiding Academic Institutions Through Accreditation, Compliance, and Growth
Services
Higher education institutions face a widening set of demands — accreditation that must be proven with evidence, state licensing that leaves no room for gaps, programs that have to serve students and satisfy reviewers at once. Most institutions don’t have a specialist for each of these sitting on staff.
Clarion provides that specialist. Every engagement is led personally by Dr. Althia Ellis, a former academic dean with more than 15 years inside institutions, so you get guidance from someone who has been on your side of the review, not just advised on it.
Explore the services below or book a consultation to talk through where your institution is.
Specialized consulting for institutions navigating accreditation, licensing, and growth
Institutional Compliance and Licensing
Florida CIE licensing — initial application, program approval, site visit preparation, and annual compliance.
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Curriculum and Program Development
Curriculum maps, competency-based courses, and assessment plans built to withstand accreditor review.
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Accreditation and Compliance
DEAC accreditation and reaffirmation — readiness assessment, self-evaluation, evidence, and Commission review.
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Skill Building
Leadership, communication, and digital-capability development for faculty, staff, and academic leadership.
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Editing Services
Editing for self-studies, dissertations, and institutional documents — by an editor who knows what reviewers read for.
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