October 27, 2000

Educators Lament a Corporate Takeover of International Accreditor

By GOLDIE BLUMENSTYK and BETH McMURTRIE

Critics say a much-needed watchdog has lost its bite due to conflicts of interest

Glenn R. Jones, an education entrepreneur, says he founded an accreditation organization called GATE out of a commitment "to the students of the world."

But his ambitious plans to have GATE offer the equivalent of a Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval for international education are now coming under fire

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