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Accreditation is a non-governmental process for assessment of educational programs against rigorous education and industry standards. It proves that the program meets or exceeds the challenges of technological change, in addition to, stimulating curriculum development, review and continuous improvement.
Who Benefits?
Graduates
Graduates of accredited programs leave the College with the skill set required by industry and the ability to incorporate these skills into the workplace.
Employers
Accredited programs provide assurance to employers that graduates of the College have the knowledge and competencies required by industry.
Public
When industry employs graduates of accredited programs, the public benefits by receiving high quality services.
Faculty
Faculty benefit through ongoing professional development needed to ensure they are up-to-date with industry requirements. Accreditation is a non-governmental, peer review process for assessment of educational programs against a predeteremined standard.
Objectives
- An auditing mechanism that is independent of the educational system
- Assures the educational community and the general public that a program has clearly defined appropriate objectives and is meeting them
- Ensures that a program reflects correct technical practices and educational methodologies
- Promotes portability of qualifications through the provision of national and provincial accredited educational programs
- Maintains a registry of accredited programs
- Stimulates curriculum development
Areas of Assessment
- Admission and Retention Policies and Standards
- Requirements for Graduation
- Delivery Format
- Program Duration
- Size of Operation
- Program History
- Faculty
- Staff
- Teaching Loads
- Professional Development Activities
- Faculty Evaluation
- Facilities (classroom and equipment)
- College Partnerships
- Resource Centre
- Course Portfolios (learning guides, tests, assignments, projects)
- Student Success and Satisfaction
- Graduates and Employers
- Industry Advisory Committee Members
- Quality Control Mechanisms
- Administration, Planning and Internal Processes
- Budget and Funding Information
- Research and Grant Funding
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