Governance
The International Association for Biblical Education, Inc. (IABE) is governed by its Board of Directors, which is the highest governing authority of the Association. The Board provides overall leadership, strategic oversight, policy direction, and accountability for the activities and affairs of IABE.
IABE operates in accordance with its governing documents, policies, and established procedures. The governance structure is designed to promote integrity, transparency, accountability, and responsible decision-making.
Board of Directors
The IABE Board of Directors provides overall governance and oversight of the Association. Its responsibilities include:
- Providing strategic leadership and organizational oversight;
- Establishing and approving policies and procedures;
- Ensuring the integrity and accountability of IABE's operations;
- Providing oversight of accreditation and quality assurance activities;
- Approving major organizational decisions in accordance with IABE's governing documents; and
- Supporting the continuous development and improvement of IABE.
Executive Director
The Executive Director serves as the chief executive officer of IABE and is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day administration and operations of the Association, implementing Board-approved policies and decisions, and carrying out the strategic direction established by the Board of Directors. The Executive Director operates under the authority and oversight of the Board and is accountable to the Board for the effective administration of IABE.
Commission on Accreditation
The Commission on Accreditation is an arm of IABE responsible for carrying out the Association's accreditation and quality assurance functions.
The Commission conducts evaluations in accordance with IABE's published standards, policies, and procedures. It works with qualified peer reviewers and evaluates institutions and programs based on established academic and quality assurance criteria.
The Commission is accountable to the IABE Board of Directors and operates within the authority and policies established by IABE.
Independence in Accreditation
IABE is committed to ensuring that its accreditation activities are conducted fairly, consistently, and independently.
Accreditation evaluations and decisions are based on published standards, documented evidence, peer review, and established procedures. IABE seeks to ensure that accreditation decisions are not improperly influenced by financial interests, institutional relationships, personal interests, or external pressure.
Individuals involved in accreditation activities are expected to disclose actual or potential conflicts of interest and, where appropriate, recuse themselves from an evaluation or decision.
Transparency and Accountability
IABE is committed to transparency and accountability in its governance and quality assurance activities. The Association makes relevant information regarding its standards, accreditation processes, policies, membership requirements, and institutional status publicly available.
IABE regularly reviews its policies, standards, and procedures to support continuous improvement and the effective implementation of its quality assurance responsibilities.
Commitment to Quality
IABE is committed to maintaining a credible, transparent, and continuously improving quality assurance system. Through responsible governance, qualified peer review, published standards, institutional evaluation, and ongoing monitoring, IABE seeks to promote excellence in biblical and theological education.