Analytic Quality Glossary
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
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
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