Operated as a division of the Department of Education, the Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE) is currently under the direction of Sally L. Stroup, who serves as the Assistant Secretary for Postsecondary Education. The OPE is responsible for formulating federal policy for postsecondary education, and also serves as a clearinghouse of information on their own programs and the overall state of postsecondary education in the United States. Much of this material is available online at their site, and visitors will want to begin their investigation on the site at the "What's New" area. From this area, visitors can learn about the nefarious world of so-called "diploma mills" and read press releases about their latest programs and initiatives. Finally, visitors can learn about the accreditation process that is administered by the OPE in order to ensure quality postsecondary education. [KMG]