Analytic Quality Glossary

 

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Citation reference: Harvey, L., 2004, 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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Mutual recognition

 

core definition

Agreement between two organisations to recognise each other's processes or programmes.

 

explanatory context

Mutual recognition may between higher education institutions, quality or accrediting agencies or professional bodies.

 

analytical review

The UNESCO definition of:

Mutual Recognition: Agreement by two or more institutional bodies to validate each otherÕs degrees, programmes, or institutions and/or affirmation by two or more quality assurance or accrediting agencies that the methodology of the agencies are sound and that the procedures are functioning accordingly. (Vl‹sceanu et al. 2004, p.55)

 

associated issues

 

related terms

See also

academic recognition

professional recognition

recognition

 

sources

Vl‹sceanu, L., GrŸnberg, L., and P‰rlea, 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