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 survey

 

 

core definition

Accreditation survey is a term mainly applicable in the US context and refers to a process of checking compliance.

 

analytical review

The UNESCO definition is:

The evaluation of an institution to identify its level of compliance with the applicable standards of the accreditation body and to make determinations concerning its accreditation status. The survey includes an evaluation of documents and information (evidence) provided by the personnel of the higher education institution, following on-site observations by mandated visitors. (Vlăsceanu, et al., 2004, p. 21)

 

In many respects this is similar to compliance audits.

 

related terms

see also:

accreditation:

institutional accreditation

programme accreditation

regional accreditation

specialist accreditation

accreditation status

re-accreditation

accreditation survey

accreditation portfolio

accreditation body

accreditation status

duration of accreditation

 

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