Accreditation Defined
“Accreditation in education institution is a collegial process of self-review and peer review for improvement of academic quality and public accountability of institutions and programs”
With the popularity and ever-growing trend of online degrees, especially in the world of higher education, it has become imperative for higher education institutions to get a reputable accreditation status. When an institution receives an accreditation status from a recognized accreditation body, it agrees to maintain and conform to the quality standards defined by the accreditation body. The accreditation body keeps sending its recommendations to the accredited college, university or institution periodically to maintain and enhance the quality of academic services provided to students.
Understanding the needs of the higher education institutions to be accredited internationally and to promote the finest education practices, Universal Accreditation Organization (UAO) stepped in to the global education scenario. Before UAO was formed, there was a lack of a unified global accreditation body that could define and maintain the international academic practices at one place.
Getting the accreditation status by Universal Accreditation Organization (UAO) asserts that an educational institution can be trusted to provide quality education as per the global standards. UAO grants international accreditation status based on a unique Points Profile Systems that evaluates the institution from various aspects. The process of getting the accreditation status is straightforward and can be completed within 30 days. First the institution has to submit an application form and submit the supporting documents. UAO accreditation panel will review all the information provided by the institution and make a decision regarding its candidacy status. The next step comprises of an on-site review by the accreditation panel in which the experts evaluate and analyze various aspects and validate the information submitted in the initial steps. Once the institution achieves UAO full accreditation status, it can display its association with UAO everywhere. UAO will continuously guide the institution on regular basis to improve its points profile and educational standards.
Benefits of Receiving UAO Accreditation Status for Educational Institutions
Given below are some of the top benefits of receiving a full accreditation status from Universal Accreditation Organization (UAO).
International Accreditation Status along with Worldwide Recognition
Getting an accreditation status by UAO enhances and improves an educational institution’s reputation internationally. It also helps the institution in attracting more students and convincing them about the quality of its programs and academic services. Institutions receiving the accreditation status by UAO experience an increased enrollment rate right after being recognized. They achieve more confidence, integrity and a desire to keep making themselves better. The students of these institutions are accepted for employment at various national and multinational organizations worldwide.
A Benchmark to Maintain Quality
Universal Accreditation Organization (UAO) accreditation status benefits the institutions by allowing them to determine if they are performing as per the global standards and providing them a benchmark to maintain that competence. The accredited institution also receives continuous recommendations from UAO to maintain and comply with the UAO standards. These recommendations help the institution to:
- Further enhance its capacity for academic quality.
- Provide even a better level of academic services to students.
- Work in accordance to international quality assurance standards.
The accredited institution is also awarded the UAO points profile score that ensures the institution’s education quality and provides it a competitive edge over other regional and international educational institutions.
Global Promotion & Access to UAO’s Publications
The accredited educational institutions can promote themselves at the educational events, workshops and seminars organized by UAO. The institutions can also get hold of useful publications and academic resources by UAO that could benefit them in enhancing their academic services.
Professional Development Opportunity
An accreditation status by UAO could also mean professional development opportunities for the institution’s employees that they could access by taking part in UAO’s conferences and seminars. These learning and development opportunities also encourage exchange of information and resources on quality assurance standards and good educational practices on an international level.