Integrative learning and Accreditation
The Office of Integrative Learning and Accreditation works with the Council for Education for Public Health (CEPH) to ensure the University of Michigan School of Public Health meets all academic and educational standards to maintain its accreditation as a college. The School of Public Health was last accredited in 2019 and is set to renew its accreditation in 2027.
The accreditation process is being led by Leah C Neubaeur, PhD., within the Office of Education.
Current CEPH Accreditation Status
Office of Integrative Learning and Accreditation
Leah C Neubauer, Senior Director of Integrative Learning and Accreditation. CEPH Reaccreditation
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Leah works within the Office of Education, Integrative Learning and Accrediation team to guide the School of Public Health in the Council for Education for Public Health (CEPH) reaccreditation process. .
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Sumreen Akhtar, Program Coordinator, Accreditation & MPH Core
Sumreen supports the Accreditation team to ensure the School of Public Health is following the educational and program expectations of our accrediting body, the Council for Education for Public Health. She also facilitates the MPH core for the School of Public Health.
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Michigan Public Health Accreditation Timeline
- Summer 2025:
- Finalize Accreditation Committee and Identify Data Needs
- September 9 or 10, 2025:
- Accreditation orientation workshop held for Accreditation Committee before biweekly meetings begin
- 2025-2026 Academic Year:
- School of Public Health Accreditation Committee & Departmental Teams work together and update data and materials
- October 2025- May 2026:
- Draft Self-Study
- September 3, 2026:
- Preliminary Self-Study due to CEPH
- November 3, 2026:
- CEPH returns comments to address
- January 4, 2027:
- Final Self-Study due to CEPH
- Late January 2027:
- Full dress rehearsal for Site Visit with all participants
- February 3-5, 2027:
- 3-Day Site Visit
- July 1, 2027:
- Current Accreditation end date
- Summer 2027:
- CEPH Reaccreditation announced
Council for Education for Public Health (CEPH)
The mission of CEPH is to "assure(s) quality in public health education and training to advance the science and practice of public health." The Univeresity of Michigan School of Public Health is working to collect and provide evidence with CEPH representatives to ensure quality education and alignment with accreditation protocols.
Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME)
The Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME) is the accrediting body focused on healthcare management. The School of Public Health maintains updated accreditation through CAHME. School of Public Health has two programs that are CAHME accredited, a hybrid Healthcare management program, and a residential management program.
The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)
In addition to CEPH accreditation the School of Public Health, Nutritional Sciences department, has programs dedicated to students pursuing the Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential. This program is accredited by The Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND).
The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)
The Public Health and General Preventive Medicine Program is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) and prepares physicians for board eligibility by the American Board of Preventive Medicine.