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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Adverse action

core definition

Adverse action is a term used in the US to refer to failure to achieve/retain accreditation.

analytical review

CHEA (2001), defines adverse action as:

Denial of eligibility or recognition of a higher education institution by an accrediting or quality assurance organization, or (U.S.) of an accrediting organization, as determined by the national, regional, or specialized accreditation body.

related terms

See also

action

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.