The Accreditation as an Evolutionary and Developmental Process in Higher Education: Transforming Academic Strategic Visions to Social Impact
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2025-02-01
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This chapter examines the evolution of accreditation as a dynamic and developmental process in higher education, emphasizing its transformative role in aligning academic goals with societal needs. It refers to the importance of education for individual and societal development, explaining the increasing complexity of higher education in a rapidly changing global context. The chapter also highlights the historical evolution from implicit quality assurance practices to formalized accreditation standards that enable innovation, inclusivity, and responsiveness. It makes a deep analysis of accreditation standards and examines how accreditation integrates in the current period social responsibility, technological adaptation, and interdisciplinary approaches. The benefits of accreditation are highlighted for various stakeholders, including students, institutions, and society, while addressing key challenges like resource constraints, the integration of AI, and the need for international cooperation.
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M. Lytras & A. Șerban (Eds.), Academic Accreditation and Evaluation in Higher Education: Practices, Experiences, and Quality Assurance