Institutional Accreditation

Institutions must demonstrate excellence in the following areas:

• Provision of adequate learning resources, including library facilities, computer and information services, and instructional materials.
• A robust and transparent system for assessing and recording student performance and academic progress.
• Course content clearly reflects stated institutional goals, learning objectives, evaluation methods, and expected student outcomes.
• Regular self-evaluation of academic programs, faculty performance, staff effectiveness, and overall alignment with institutional mission.
• Comprehensive student support services, including academic advising, counseling, and appropriate supervision.
• Publicly stated policies of non-discrimination based on race, color, sex, national or ethnic origin, disability, or other protected characteristics.
• Accurate, complete, and up-to-date institutional catalogues, curriculum guides, and official publications.
• Faculty and instructional staff qualifications verified by appropriate academic credentials and relevant subject-matter expertise.
• Clearly defined and consistently applied policies regarding the acceptance of prior learning, life experience, or work experience credits, supported by verifiable documentation.
• A formally adopted mission statement approved by the governing board that clearly demonstrates an educational purpose.
• Publicly available and consistently applied admission policies and procedures.

Individual academic or training programs must maintain:

• Acceptable course content that aligns with clearly stated program goals and evaluation methods.
• Well-articulated learning outcomes with appropriate assessment strategies.
• Curricula that remain current, relevant, and responsive to industry or professional standards.
• Programmatic accreditation is conducted separIndividual academic or training programs must maintain:
• Acceptable course content that aligns with clearly stated program goals and evaluation methods.
• Well-articulated learning outcomes with appropriate assessment strategies.
• Curricula that remain current, relevant, and responsive to industry or professional standards.

Programmatic accreditation is conducted separately following successful institutional accreditation.
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All QAHE accreditation evaluations focus on five core areas:

1. Academic Quality and Integrity
2. Teaching Staff Qualifications
3. Delivery of Programs
4. Student Services
5. Website Design and Performance