Analytic Quality Glossary

 

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Citation reference: Harvey, L., 2004–8, Analytic Quality Glossary, Quality Research International, http://www.qualityresearchinternational.com/glossary/

This is a dynamic glossary and the author would welcome any e-mail suggestions for amendments or additions.

 

 

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Accreditation portfolio

 

 

core definition

An accreditation portfolio is the accumulated evidence germane to establishing accredited status.

 

analytical review

The UNESCO definition is:

An accumulation of evidence (record of achievement) about specific proficiencies and the characteristics of an institution in relation to a specific type of activity, especially to learning standards. This operation can be accomplished either by a concerned institution or by an external observer/assessor. (Vlăsceanu, et al., 2004, p. 21)

 

related terms

see also:

accreditation:

institutional accreditation

programme accreditation

regional accreditation

specialist accreditation

accreditation status

re-accreditation

accreditation survey

duration of accreditation

accreditation body

 

sources

Vlăsceanu, L., Grünberg, L., and Pârlea, D., 2004, Quality Assurance and Accreditation: A Glossary of Basic Terms and Definitions (Bucharest, UNESCO-CEPES) Papers on Higher Education, ISBN 92-9069-178-6. http://www.cepes.ro/publications/Default.htm