The section details the different membership categories of the Network (ISG aligned, Full, Associate, and Affiliate) with their specific eligibility criteria.
Are organizations in operation for more than two years responsible for assuring the quality of tertiary education provisions – institutions and programs, such as accreditation, audit or other bodies responsible for the external evaluation of institutions and/or programs.
Are tertiary education providers, external quality assurance providers in operation for less than two years and interested parties with a major interest and commitment in evaluation, accreditation and quality assurance in tertiary education.
Are individuals (scholars, researchers, academics, employers, professional staff) with a major commitment and interest in evaluation, accreditation and quality assurance in tertiary education and a proven track record of involvement in tertiary education quality assurance.
The criteria for each of the membership categories are described below:
It is the responsibility of the applicant organization to provide the required evidence to inform INQAAHE’s membership decision. INQAAHE reserves the right to refuse applications for membership lacking required evidence.
The applicant organization should have their information published on their website in English or ensure the valid translation in English.
Criteria for Full Membership
The applicant organization should demonstrate it is a credible and legitimate External Quality Assurance Provider that has been in operation for more than 2 years. The following information must be publicly available in English on the organization’s website:
Criteria for Associate Membership
A) TERTIARY EDUCATION INSTITUTION. The applicant organization is required to demonstrate it is a degree awarding institution for educational programmes at ISCED levels 5 to 8 recognised by the relevant educational regulatory authority in the jurisdiction in which it is based. The following information must be publicly available in English on the organization’s website:
B) EXTERNAL QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVIDER. The applicant organization should demonstrate it is a credible and legitimate External Quality Assurance Provider that has been in operation for less than 2 years. The following information must be publicly available in English on the organization’s website:
C) INTERESTED PARTY. The applicant organization should demonstrate it is a credible and legitimate interested party.
The applicant might be an organization responsible for a National Qualification Framework, a research center, a think tank, a professional affiliation such as a union or professional organization and should demonstrate its legitimate interest in quality assurance and clearly explain how becoming a member would benefit the broader INQAAHE community. The applicant should provide information such as:
Criteria for Affiliate Membership
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