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Accreditation, in the most basic sense, is a process by which an educational institution is certified by an independent body to grant certificates, credentials, and degrees. The system uses a rigorous, research-driven set of protocols that assure educational quality while also verifying that appropriate standards for a discipline are being met. The process was established nearly a century ago to foster a common set of educational standards among secondary schools and universities. Today, the accreditation process is an integral part of a higher education institution's strategy for academic effectiveness. Accreditation guides the philosophy, content, and structure of academic programs in order to demonstrate that an institution is providing a high quality form of preparation in one or many disciplines.