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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Action

 

core definition

Action is a term used in the United States to imply a judgment or decision following an accreditation.

 

analytical review

CHEA defines action as:

A judgment by an accrediting organization regarding accreditation for new institutions and programs or review of accreditation for ongoing institutions and programs. Includes, for example, denial of accreditation, probation, and warning. (See also adverse action.)

 

Action in this sense is similar to the term ‘decision’ used in other countries in relation to quality review processes.

 

sources

Council For Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) 2001, Glossary of Key Terms in Quality Assurance and Accreditation, http://www.chea.org/international/inter_glossary01.html, updated  8 May 2001.