The Commission on Collegiate Interpreter Education (CCIE) was founded in 2006 to promote professionalism in the field of sign language interpreter education through the process of accreditation. CCIE was established after nearly two decades of research and planning. Over that period of time, many agencies, organizations, and countless individuals, collaborated to develop and update the National Interpreter Education Standards.

Using the Standards initially developed by CIT, the CCIE administers a multi-step accreditation process that involves program self-studies, site visits, and program reviews. CCIE’s goal is to accredit programs that are in compliance with these Standards.

Mission:
The CCIE promotes professionalism in the field of interpreter education through:

• The development and revision of interpreter education standards,
• The encouragement of excellence in program development,
• The accreditation of professional preparation programs,
• A national and international dialogue on the preservation and advancement of standards in the field of interpreter and higher education, and
• The application of the knowledge, skills, and ethics of the profession.

CCIE was formed through the extraordinary collaborative efforts of six stakeholder organizations, the National Alliance of Black Interpreters, Inc., National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, National Association of the Deaf, Conference of Interpreter Trainers, Association of Visual Language Interpreters of Canada and the American Sign Language Teachers Association. Under the guidance of CIT, thirteen (13) professionals were appointed to the first Board of Commissioners in July 2006.

Programs with CCIE Accreditation:
Congratulations to the first program earning CCIE Accreditation status:
The University of New Hampshire, 2007

CCIE has positions available on the Board of Commissioners. If you are interesting in serving as a Commissioner or know someone who may be interested, please consider subbmitting an application. Click for information.