| Type | Unrecognized higher education accreditor |
|---|---|
President | Maxine Asher |
The World Association of Universities and Colleges (WAUC) is an institutional educational accreditation body not recognized by the United States Department of Education.[1] It is run by Maxine Asher, director of the American World University, an unaccredited school.[2] WAUC's website claims that "laws in the U.S.A. prohibit the recognition of global accreditation associations".[3]
- ^ Bartlett, Thomas and Scott Smallwood (2004). ""Maxine Asher Has a Degree for You"". The Chronicle of Higher Education. Retrieved January 24, 2006.
- ^ "U' in Iowa City duped many, experts say", Ryan J. Foley, The Daily Iowan, published January 27, 2003, accessed February 21, 2007.
- ^ "FAQs". World Association of Universities and Colleges. Archived from the original on June 24, 2010.