Key Accreditation Guidelines

Institutions must articulate a clear mission and educational goals to the public, detailing their focus on research, teaching, and academic programs.

• Mission Statement: Institutions need a publicly accessible mission statement approved by their board, aligning with higher education standards.

• Mission Achievement: Institutions must define how they measure mission fulfillment, showcasing outcomes that align with their educational objectives.

Effective governance and ethical practices are essential for maintaining institutional integrity and fulfilling the mission.

• Leadership and Administration: Institutions must demonstrate effective governance that supports their mission and fosters collaborative processes.

• Integrity Maintenance: Institutions must ensure that their operations uphold ethical standards and protect their integrity.

Institutions must provide evidence that they support effective teaching and learning outcomes.

• Learning Goals: Clearly defined learning outcomes for each program should be established and assessed.

• Teaching Support: Institutions should support and value effective teaching methods.

• Learning Environments: Institutions need to create effective and supportive learning environments.

• Resource Allocation: Adequate resources must be available to support both teaching and student learning.

Institutions should promote continuous learning and intellectual inquiry among their community.

• Commitment to Learning: Institutions should demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning and intellectual growth.

• Curricular Integration: Programs should ensure students acquire a diverse range of knowledge and skills.

• Curriculum Relevance: Institutions must assess the relevance of their curricula in a global and technological context.

• Knowledge Utilization: Support should be provided for responsible application of knowledge by faculty, students, and staff.

Institutions must ensure they have the necessary resources and planning to support their mission and adapt to future challenges.

• Strategic Planning: Resources must support current programs and future quality enhancements.

• Resource Management: The institution's resource base supports its educational programs and its plans for maintaining and strengthening their quality in the future.

• Effectiveness Monitoring: Regular evaluations should provide evidence of effectiveness, guiding continuous improvement efforts

• Mission Alignment: Institutional planning must align with the mission to enhance its fulfillment.