NBBE Consulting Announces International Strategic Consulting Partnership

Posted on June 1, 2026

Agreement with European-Based Expert Dr. Olgun Cicek Marks Major Expansion of Accreditation and Quality Assurance Services to International Markets

WALDORF, MARYLAND — NBBE Consulting (Nuts & Bolts Business Enterprises, Inc.), a professional consulting firm specializing in accreditation, quality assurance, institutional development, and strategic advisory services announced the execution of an International Strategic Consulting Partnership Agreement with Dr. Olgun Cicek, an internationally recognized expert in higher education quality assurance and institutional development based in Europe.

The agreement, effective May 22, 2026, establishes a formal strategic collaboration through which NBBE Consulting and Dr. Cicek will jointly pursue and deliver services to governments, ministries of education, quality assurance agencies, accrediting bodies, higher education institutions, technical and vocational institutions, and corporate partners across international markets.

Expanding U.S. Expertise to a Global Stage

Under the terms of the partnership, NBBE Consulting will provide leadership in U.S. accreditation readiness and compliance, governance advisory services, institutional effectiveness consulting, and project management - while Dr. Cicek will bring deep expertise in European and international regulatory frameworks, quality assurance systems, and strategic relationships with regional governments and higher education bodies.

The partnership is designed to serve institutions and agencies seeking to align with U.S. accreditation standards, pursue transnational academic partnerships, build internal quality assurance capacity, and navigate complex regulatory environments across jurisdictions.

Statements from the Parties

"This partnership is a natural evolution of NBBE's mission. U.S. accreditation expertise is increasingly valued by institutions and governments worldwide that are committed to raising the standard of quality in higher education. Dr. Cicek"s networks, regional knowledge, and professional standing make him the ideal partner to help us deliver that value on an international scale."

— Perliter Walters-Gilliam, President & Principal Consultant, NBBE Consulting

“I believe joining the expertise and achievements of NBBE in North America with my experiences in Europe and our global networks in QA in higher education will bring new momentum, a new model of partnership, and highlight best practices and achievements beyond our boundaries.

— Dr. Olgun Cicek, International Strategic Consultant

Areas of Collaboration

The partnership will pursue engagements in the following areas:

• U.S. accreditation readiness and compliance initiatives

• International quality assurance and regulatory alignment

• Institutional development and strategic planning

• Academic partnerships and transnational education initiatives

• Capacity-building and quality assurance training

• Institutional licensing and regulatory consulting

• Organizational transformation and governance advisory services

About NBBE Consulting

NBBE Consulting is a Maryland-based professional consulting firm with deep expertise in international accreditation, quality assurance, institutional effectiveness, and strategic advisory services. The firm serves higher education institutions, private K-12 institutions, and career and technical institutions to achieve and sustain accreditation, improve operational performance, and build strategic capacity. The Firm also supports accrediting bodies, government agencies, and certification organizations with external accreditation and recognition as well as capacity building and public trust.

www.nbbeconsulting.com | [email protected] | 301.818.1323

About Dr. Olgun Cicek:

Prof. Cicek is an international expert in quality assurance and accreditation as well as internationalization strategy for Transnational Education (TNEs). He has been serving with advisory, governance, and keynote delivery roles across multiple international organizations (INQAAHE, CHEA-CIQG, QA agencies) in many countries on three continents for three decades.

Media Contact

Perliter Walters-Gilliam

President & Principal Consultant, NBBE Consulting

[email protected] | 703.919.0357