Analytic Quality Glossary
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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, 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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core definition
Re-accreditation
is the re-establishment or re-statement (usually on a fixed periodic cycle) of
the status, legitimacy or appropriateness of an institution, programme
(i.e. composite of modules) or module
of study or of the professional recognition of an individual.
explanatory context
Re-accreditation
is the follow up to accreditation
once the duration
of accreditation has been reached.
It may involve a
comprehensive review
or may involve a limited procedure to establish continuation.
analytical review
Colby Community
College (2003), in answering the question ÔWhat is reaccreditation?Õ state:
Colby Community
College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the 19-state North
Central Association of Colleges and Schools based in Chicago, Illinois. Colby
Community College was reaccredited last in 1994. Every ten years the college
must successfully complete the process of reaccreditation in order to maintain
its standing with the association.
In the UK and
US, reaccreditation applies to both programmes of study and also to the
standing of professionals. For example, the Law Society (which accredits
solicitors) reaccredits members of various legal panels, and expects solicitors
to update their knowledge and skills regularly, such as:
A
practitionerÕs membership doesnÕt last forever. Every five years, it must be renewed. The process is called Ôre-accreditationÕ. Re-accreditation is the Law SocietyÕs
way of assuring consumers that members of the Children Panel continually meet the
requirements for membership.
All solicitors undertake appropriate training and
development activities every year, as stipulated by the Law SocietyÕs continuing professional development requirements. (Law Society, 2004)
Similarly the Institute for Supply Management (2004) notes that:
Individuals
who have earned their A.P.P. designation are required to reaccredit every five
years. Individuals seeking reaccreditation must have accumulated at least 42
hours of continuing education during their current certificate period.
related terms
see also:
sources
Colby Community College, 2003, What is
reaccreditation? http://www.colbycc.edu/?m=283&s=&l=285
Institute for Supply
Management, 2004, A.P.P.
Reaccreditation Requirements,
http://www.ism.ws/Certification/APPReaccreditation.cfm
Law Society of England and
Wales, 2004, Reaccreditation: Children law, http://www.lawsociety.org.uk/professional/accreditationpanels/childrenpanel/reaccreditation.law