Academic Accreditation

For an institution to be accredited by AHEAB, it must have a well-defined mission that is publicly communicated and understood. This mission should reflect the institution's commitment to research, teaching, and academic programs. Accredited institutions must demonstrate that their mission guides their activities and goals, providing a clear direction for their educational efforts.

Mission Statement: Institutions must have a mission statement that is approved by the governing board and is widely known within the community. This statement should articulate the institution's purpose and provide a framework for its educational efforts.

Mission Fulfillment: Institutions should define what success looks like in terms of mission fulfillment and outline how they measure their accomplishments. This helps in setting clear expectations and evaluating progress toward meeting institutional goals.

Integrity is central to the accreditation process. Institutions must demonstrate that their governance structures support effective leadership and ensure that the institution operates with honesty and transparency.

Governance and Leadership: The governance structure should support effective leadership and collaborative processes, ensuring that the institution operates in a manner that is aligned with its mission and values.

Protecting Integrity: Institutions must maintain and protect their integrity through robust policies and practices that ensure ethical operations and accountability

Accredited institutions must provide evidence that they are achieving their educational mission through effective teaching and student learning outcomes.

Learning Outcomes: Institutions should clearly state their goals for student learning and ensure that these goals are assessed effectively to gauge student progress and achievement.

Teaching Support: Institutions must support and value effective teaching practices, creating an environment that fosters student learning and development.

Learning Environments: Effective learning environments are essential, supported by resources that enhance teaching and learning.

AHEAB emphasizes the importance of fostering a lifelong commitment to learning among all members of the academic community.

Lifelong Learning: Institutions should demonstrate that they value and promote a culture of continuous learning and intellectual inquiry.

Curriculum Relevance: Institutions must assess the relevance of their curricula to ensure that students acquire a breadth of knowledge and skills that are applicable in a global and diverse society.

Support for Knowledge Acquisition: Providing support for discovering and applying knowledge responsibly is crucial for academic and professional development.

Institutions must have adequate resources and planning processes in place to support their mission and ensure future effectiveness.

Future Planning: Institutions should prepare for future challenges and opportunities, aligning their resource base with their educational goals.

Evaluation and Assessment: Ongoing evaluation processes should provide evidence of institutional effectiveness and inform strategies for continuous improvement.

Strategic Alignment: All planning efforts should align with the institution’s mission to enhance its capacity to fulfill its goals.